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Wind Advisory 13, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

December 9, 2023Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island; Bristol County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Dec 9, 2023, 2:31 PM EST for Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island; Bristol County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Dec 10, 2023, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for .

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 9, 2023, 2:31 PM EST (19:31 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 10, 2023, 8:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2023, 4:08 AM EST
In force
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Bristol County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Newport County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 22 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:31 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 172 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 12:00Z on 2023-12-09Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2023-12-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 142 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
995 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
142 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
259 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

695 
WWUS71 KBOX 091931
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
231 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-100900-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.231211T0100Z-231211T1400Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
231 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds of 30-40mph with gusts to 50mph. 

* WHERE... Plymouth and southern Bristol counties in Massachusetts
  and Washington, Bristol, and Newport counties in Rhode Island. 

* WHEN... Sunday evening through early Monday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down branches and trees,
  which could lead to power disruptions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are
capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly
causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-100900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0002.231211T0600Z-231211T1800Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
231 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket 
  Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. 

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
283 
WWUS71 KBOX 091944
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
244 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-100900-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.231211T0100Z-231211T1400Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
244 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE... Plymouth and southern Bristol counties in 
  Massachusetts and Washington, Bristol, and Newport counties in 
  Rhode Island. 

* WHEN... Sunday evening through early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down branches and trees, 
  which could lead to power disruptions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph are
expected, with gusts between 46 to 57 mph. Winds this strong are
capable of downing small tree limbs and branches, possibly
causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-100900-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.A.0002.231211T0600Z-231211T1800Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
244 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket 
  Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island. 

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
502 
WWUS71 KBOX 100908
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

MAZ019>021-RIZ006-007-102215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0013.231211T0100Z-231211T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1500Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport
408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Eastern and Southern Plymouth, Southern Bristol MA, 
  Washington, and Newport Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-102215-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0002.231211T0600Z-231211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.231211T0300Z-231211T1800Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and New Shoreham
408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket 
  Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ007-013-015>018-RIZ001>004-102215-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0014.231211T0000Z-231211T1800Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Boston, 
Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, Smithfield, Providence, 
Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, 
and West Warwick
408 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Norfolk, Providence, Kent, Eastern Essex, Suffolk, 
  Northern Bristol MA, and Western Plymouth Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 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.

&&

$$

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.