Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 8:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Barrington, RI | Wind gust located at the southern tip of Adams Point in Barrington. Relayed by broadcast media. |
| Dec 18, 8:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 E Wellfleet, MA | Mesonet station XWEL Wellfleet. |
| Dec 18, 8:49 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Norwood Ap, MA | ASOS station KOWD Norwood AP. |
| Dec 18, 8:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nne Roxbury, MA | Mesonet station 0518W 1.7 NW Boston (WEATHERSTEM). |
| Dec 18, 9:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Nantucket Ap, MA | ASOS station KACK Nantucket AP. |
| Dec 18, 9:15 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Plymouth Ap, MA | ASOS station KPYM Plymouth AP. |
| Dec 18, 9:20 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw East Providence, RI | Brick facade ripped off of the Healthtrax building on Catamore BLVD. Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 18, 9:47 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hanover, 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 EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Westerly, RI | Social media posts indicate that there is coastal flooding occurring on Atlantic Avenue at Winnapaug Road. |
| Dec 18, 10:20 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Tf Green Ap, RI | ASOS station KPVD RI TF Green AP. |
| Dec 18, 10:23 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | Chelsea, MA | |
| Dec 18, 10:26 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 Nnw Dighton, MA | |
| Dec 18, 10:34 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | New Bedford Ap, MA | ASOS station KEWB New Bedford AP. |
| Dec 18, 10:35 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Norwood Ap, MA | ASOS station KOWD Norwood AP. |
| Dec 18, 10:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | 2 Nnw Weymouth, MA | |
| Dec 18, 10:43 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ese Westerly Ap, RI | |
| Dec 18, 10:45 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Narragansett, RI | Narragansett 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 EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | Logan Ap, MA | ASOS station KBOS Logan AP. |
| Dec 18, 11:00 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Taunton Ap, MA | ASOS station KTAN Taunton AP. |
| Dec 18, 11:01 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Newport Ap, RI | ASOS station KUUU Newport AP. |
| Dec 18, 11:10 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Narragansett, RI | Reports of coastal flooding at Galilee and Ocean Avenue which is closed off to traffic. Relayed by amateur radio. |
| Dec 18, 11:10 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Newport, RI | Ocean 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 EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Westerly, RI | Atlantic Avenue in Misquamicut impassable and closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 18, 11:35 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Marion, MA | Front Street at Cottage Street closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 18, 11:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 90 | 3 Sw Milton, MA | REPORTED AT BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTER. |
| Dec 18, 11:38 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 90 | Blue Hill Observatory, MA | REPORTED AT BLUE HILL OBSERVATORY SCIENCE CENTER. |
| Dec 18, 11:39 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Mattapoisett, MA | Section of water street impassable due to coastal flooding. Waves crashing over the roadway. |
| Dec 18, 11:44 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 41 | 1 Nnw Lexington, MA | |
| Dec 18, 11:50 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Westport, MA | East Beach Road flooded with debris in the roadway near Horseneck Beach. Report relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 18, 11:50 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Westport, MA | East 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 EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Mattapoisett, MA | Section of Water Street impassible due to coastal flooding. |
| Dec 18, 11:56 AM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | New Bedford, MA | East Rodney French Boulevard at Butler Street flooded. Road became impassable and was closed around 1210 PM per Law Enforcement. |
| Dec 18, 12:00 PM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Dartmouth, MA | Potomska Road at Little River Road closed due to coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 18, 12:04 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Chelsea, MA | |
| Dec 18, 12:20 PM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | New Bedford, MA | Home on Samoset Circle surrounded by coastal flooding. Report relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 18, 12:27 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 63 | Hyannis Ap, MA | ASOS station KHYA Hyannis AP. |
| Dec 18, 12:35 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | Nantucket Ap, MA | ASOS station KACK Nantucket AP. |
| Dec 18, 12:35 PM EST | COASTAL FLOOD | Providence, RI | Car 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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2:59 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 37 hr |
| Dec 17, 3:02 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 39 hr | |
| Dec 17, 1:45 PM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Essex | 27 hr |
| Dec 17, 1:45 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 24 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.