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High Wind Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 17, 20239 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Dec 17, 2023, 2:59 AM EST for 9 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Dec 18, 2023, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 10 hr. 38 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2023, 2:59 AM EST (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2023, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 18, 2023, 3:29 PM EST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:59 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 18, 8:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Barrington, RIWind gust located at the southern tip of Adams Point in Barrington. Relayed by broadcast media.
Dec 18, 8:38 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 E Wellfleet, MAMesonet station XWEL Wellfleet.
Dec 18, 8:49 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Norwood Ap, MAASOS station KOWD Norwood AP.
Dec 18, 8:50 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nne Roxbury, MAMesonet station 0518W 1.7 NW Boston (WEATHERSTEM).
Dec 18, 9:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Nantucket Ap, MAASOS station KACK Nantucket AP.
Dec 18, 9:15 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Plymouth Ap, MAASOS station KPYM Plymouth AP.
Dec 18, 9:20 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nnw East Providence, RIBrick facade ripped off of the Healthtrax building on Catamore BLVD. Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 9:47 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGHanover, MA*** 1 FATAL *** A man was killed when a tree fell onto a small travel trailer on the 90 block of Industrial Way.
Dec 18, 10:14 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODWesterly, RISocial media posts indicate that there is coastal flooding occurring on Atlantic Avenue at Winnapaug Road.
Dec 18, 10:20 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Tf Green Ap, RIASOS station KPVD RI TF Green AP.
Dec 18, 10:23 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 54Chelsea, MA
Dec 18, 10:26 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 Nnw Dighton, MA
Dec 18, 10:34 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 62New Bedford Ap, MAASOS station KEWB New Bedford AP.
Dec 18, 10:35 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Norwood Ap, MAASOS station KOWD Norwood AP.
Dec 18, 10:38 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Nnw Weymouth, MA
Dec 18, 10:43 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ese Westerly Ap, RI
Dec 18, 10:45 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNarragansett, RINarragansett Avenue at Boston Neck Road, Beach Road by the town beach, and Ocean Avenue closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 10:53 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Logan Ap, MAASOS station KBOS Logan AP.
Dec 18, 11:00 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Taunton Ap, MAASOS station KTAN Taunton AP.
Dec 18, 11:01 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Newport Ap, RIASOS station KUUU Newport AP.
Dec 18, 11:10 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNarragansett, RIReports of coastal flooding at Galilee and Ocean Avenue which is closed off to traffic. Relayed by amateur radio.
Dec 18, 11:10 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNewport, RIOcean Avenue in the Brenton Point area and Memorial Boulevard from Eustis Avenue to the Middletown line closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 11:20 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODWesterly, RIAtlantic Avenue in Misquamicut impassable and closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 11:35 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMarion, MAFront Street at Cottage Street closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 11:38 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 903 Sw Milton, MAREPORTED AT BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTER.
Dec 18, 11:38 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 90Blue Hill Observatory, MAREPORTED AT BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTER.
Dec 18, 11:39 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMattapoisett, MASection of water street impassable due to coastal flooding. Waves crashing over the roadway.
Dec 18, 11:44 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 411 Nnw Lexington, MA
Dec 18, 11:50 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODWestport, MAEast Beach Road flooded with debris in the roadway near Horseneck Beach. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 11:50 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODWestport, MAEast Beach Road flooded with reports of debris in the roadway in the vicinity of Horseneck Beach. Relayed by amateur radio.
Dec 18, 11:55 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODMattapoisett, MASection of Water Street impassible due to coastal flooding.
Dec 18, 11:56 AM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNew Bedford, MAEast Rodney French Boulevard at Butler Street flooded. Road became impassable and was closed around 1210 PM per Law Enforcement.
Dec 18, 12:00 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOODDartmouth, MAPotomska Road at Little River Road closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 12:04 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 61Chelsea, MA
Dec 18, 12:20 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOODNew Bedford, MAHome on Samoset Circle surrounded by coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio.
Dec 18, 12:27 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Hyannis Ap, MAASOS station KHYA Hyannis AP.
Dec 18, 12:35 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Nantucket Ap, MAASOS station KACK Nantucket AP.
Dec 18, 12:35 PM ESTCOASTAL FLOODProvidence, RICar stuck in coastal flooding in a park area on River Road next to Narragansett Bay.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 187 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2023-12-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2023-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -8 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
887 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-8 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

811 
WWUS71 KBOX 170759
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

MAZ022>024-172100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ002-004>008-172100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...South coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts, as well as
  Block Island.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ007-172100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County, especially near Cape Ann.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ015-016-019-172100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Greater Boston and the South Shore.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ013-017-018-RIZ001-003-172100-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0003.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, 
Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Norfolk, Northern Bristol 
  and Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence and Western Kent Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ014-172100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-
Including the city of Cambridge
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Middlesex County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-172100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T0600Z-231218T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, and Willimantic
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Connecticut.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-172100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T0600Z-231218T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Berkshires.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ003-010-011-172100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T0600Z-231218T2100Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton,
and Springfield
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampshire and Eastern 
  Hampden Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ004>006-012-026-172100-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
259 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, and Western 
  Essex Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
3 follow-up statements
084 
WWUS71 KBOX 171851
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

MAZ022>024-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ002-004>008-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, 
  Southeast Providence, Eastern Kent, Bristol, and Newport 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ007-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ014>016-019-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and 
  Eastern Plymouth Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ013-017-018-RIZ001-003-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, 
Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Norfolk, Northern Bristol 
  and Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence and Western Kent Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T0600Z-231218T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, and Willimantic
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T0600Z-231218T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Western Franklin, Western Hampshire and Western 
  Hampden Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ003-010-011-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T0600Z-231218T2100Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton,
and Springfield
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampshire and Eastern 
  Hampden Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ004>006-012-026-180900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
151 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, and Western 
  Essex Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
475 
WWUS71 KBOX 180749
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

MAZ022>024-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ020-021-RIZ002-004>008-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, 
Providence, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol, Southern Plymouth, 
  Southeast Providence, Eastern Kent, Bristol, and Newport 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ007-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
Including the city of Gloucester
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ014>016-019-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-
Including the cities of Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, and Plymouth
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and 
  Eastern Plymouth Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

MAZ013-017-018-RIZ001-003-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Foxborough, Norwood, Taunton, Brockton, 
Foster, Smithfield, Coventry, and West Greenwich
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Western Norfolk, Northern Bristol 
  and Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence and Western Kent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-231218T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, and Willimantic
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-231218T2100Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Western Franklin, Western Hampshire and Western 
  Hampden Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ003-010-011-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-231218T2100Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Amherst, Northampton,
and Springfield
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampshire and Eastern 
  Hampden Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ004>006-012-026-182100-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.231218T1000Z-231219T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
249 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, and Western 
  Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
973 
WWUS71 KBOX 182029
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
329 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

MAZ019-021>024-190000-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0016.231218T2029Z-231219T0000Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, 
Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
329 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, and 
  Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

MAZ007-013>018-020-RIZ001>008-182130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, 
Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Fall River, 
New Bedford, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
329 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will become southwest into this evening, with gusts
continuing to diminish less than 40 mph.

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-182130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-231218T2100Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield
329 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will become southwest into this evening, with gusts
continuing to diminish less than 35 mph.

$$

MAZ004>006-012-026-182130-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-231219T0000Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
329 PM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will become southwest into this evening, with gusts
continuing to diminish less than 35 mph.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 2:59 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXEssex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester37 hr
Dec 17, 3:02 AM ESTStorm WarningBOX39 hr
Dec 17, 1:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBOXBristol, Essex27 hr
Dec 17, 1:45 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington24 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.