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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

February 27, 20248 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Feb 27, 2024, 3:22 PM EST for 8 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 28, 2024, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 21 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
Feb 27, 2024, 3:22 PM EST (20:22 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 28, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 29, 2024, 2:56 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Worcester County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 33 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:22 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
Feb 28, 9:27 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Orange, MA
Feb 28, 9:27 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Orange Ap, MAASOS station KORE Orange AP.
Feb 28, 9:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Gardner, MATree down on wires near West Street.
Feb 28, 9:35 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGOrange, MALarge tree down blocking the road near Wheeler Ave and Ward Road Relayed Amateur Radio.
Feb 28, 9:35 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWarwick, MARelayed by Amateur Radio Tree down on Wendell Road. Wires down on Revere Hill Road.
Feb 28, 9:38 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 W Westminster, MATree down on Narrows Road.
Feb 28, 9:39 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 Sw Gardner, MATree and wires down on Chestnut Street Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Feb 28, 9:48 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S East Longmeadow, MATree fell through the roof of a house on Sanford Street Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Feb 28, 9:50 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 Nnw Agawam, MATree fell on car near Edward Street.
Feb 28, 10:13 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGSterling, MATree down on Pole with Transformer Fire on Rugg Road at Maple St.
Feb 28, 10:15 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGAshby, MATree and Wires down across roadway on Damon Road.
Feb 28, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG2 W Weston, MAOn overlook drive, large tree down on wires blocking a driveway.
Feb 28, 10:30 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGHudson, MAOn Blaine Street, large tree branch down on wires taking out a transformer box.
Feb 28, 10:34 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Cochituate, MANear the intersection of Rice Road and Woodridge Road, very large tree down in roadway. Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Feb 28, 10:36 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 N Ashland, MAOn of Oak Street - large tree down on wires Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Feb 28, 10:38 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGWestford, MALarge tree down blocking entire roadway on Powers Rd Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Feb 28, 10:52 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGArlington, MATree down on house and wires on High Haith Rd.
Feb 28, 11:29 PM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Worcester Ap, MAASOS station KORH Worcester AP.
Feb 29, 1:01 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMG1 S Gill, MAUtility pole down blocking both directions of Route 2 near mile marker 54 Relayed by Amateur Radio.
Feb 29, 2:18 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Worcester Ap, MAASOS station KORH Worcester AP.
Feb 29, 2:41 AM ESTNON-TSTM WND DMGNew Salem, MAOn Route 202 mile marker 49 - large tree down blocking the road. Relayed by Amateur Radio.

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 12:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 171 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 2024-02-27Temperature 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 2024-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 148 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1330 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
193 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

315 
WWUS71 KBOX 272022
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

MAZ022-280930-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T1200Z-240229T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.240228T1200Z-240229T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, and Provincetown
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected during the day Wednesday. Winds shift to the west
  northwest Wednesday night with speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts
  up to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Barnstable County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

MAZ023-024-280930-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T1200Z-240229T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0003.240228T1200Z-240229T1200Z/
Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Vineyard Haven and Nantucket
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Winds shift to the west northwest Wednesday night with
  speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Dukes and Nantucket Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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-MAZ005-006-012-280930-
/O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240229T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, 
Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford County. In Massachusetts, 
  Central Middlesex, Western Essex and Southern Worcester 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ016>021-RIZ002>008-280930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T1200Z-240229T1200Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected on Wednesday. Winds shift to the west northwest
  Wednesday night with speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 55
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and 
  northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>015-RIZ001-280930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T1800Z-240229T1200Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Foster, 
and Smithfield
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected. Winds shift to the west northwest Wednesday night 
  with speeds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland and Windham Counties. In 
  Massachusetts, Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, Southeast 
  Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ004-026-280930-
/O.EXB.KBOX.HW.A.0004.240229T0000Z-240229T1800Z/
Northern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Barre, Fitchburg, and Ayer
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northern Worcester and Northern Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  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.

&&

$$

MAZ002-003-008>011-280930-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.A.0004.240229T0000Z-240229T1800Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, and Springfield
322 PM EST Tue Feb 27 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
4 follow-up statements
913 
WWUS71 KBOX 280844
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
344 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

MAZ022>024-282145-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.240228T1200Z-240229T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
344 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

MAZ002>004-008>011-026-282145-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.240229T0000Z-240229T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240229T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, and Ayer
344 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Northern Worcester, and 
  Northern Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ016>021-RIZ002>008-282145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T1200Z-240229T1200Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
344 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and 
  northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>015-RIZ001-282145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T1800Z-240229T1200Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Foster, 
and Smithfield
344 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland and Windham Counties. In 
  Massachusetts, Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, Southeast 
  Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ005-006-012-282145-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240229T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Southern Worcester MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, 
Lowell, Lawrence, Milford, and Worcester
344 AM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford County. In Massachusetts, 
  Central Middlesex, Western Essex and Southern Worcester 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
753 
WWUS71 KBOX 282012
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

MAZ002-008-009-290915-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240229T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0003.240228T2300Z-240229T1200Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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>024-290915-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
  Winds shift to the west this evening at 20 to 25 mph with gusts
  up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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-MAZ003>006-010>012-026-290915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.240228T2100Z-240229T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Greenfield, 
Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Amherst, 
Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, Hartford, 
  Eastern Franklin, Western Essex, Eastern Hampshire, and 
  Eastern Hampden Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ016>021-RIZ002>008-290915-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
  Winds shift to the west at 20 to 25 mph this evening with gusts
  up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and 
  northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>015-RIZ001-290915-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Foster, 
and Smithfield
312 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland and Windham Counties. In 
  Massachusetts, Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, Southeast 
  Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
307 
WWUS71 KBOX 290020
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

MAZ003-004-010>012-026-291200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Greenfield, Orange, Barre, Fitchburg, 
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Worcester, Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampshire, 
  Eastern Hampden, and Northern Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are possible. Travel could 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>024-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

MAZ002-008-009-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Western Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Chesterfield, and Blandford
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power 
  lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could 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.

&&

$$

MAZ016>021-RIZ002>008-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and 
  northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>015-RIZ001-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Gloucester, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Foster, 
and Smithfield
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Tolland and Windham Counties. In 
  Massachusetts, Eastern Essex, Western Norfolk, Southeast 
  Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. In Rhode Island, Northwest 
  Providence County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ002-MAZ005-006-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Framingham, 
Lowell, and Lawrence
720 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Hartford County. In Massachusetts, 
  Central Middlesex and Western Essex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday.

* 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
048 
WWUS71 KBOX 290756
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
256 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

MAZ022>024-291200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Including the cities of Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, 
Vineyard Haven, and Nantucket
256 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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>004-008>012-026-291200-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-
Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
256 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Worcester, and Northern 
  Middlesex Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ016>021-RIZ002>008-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Providence, Coventry, 
West Greenwich, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Bristol, 
Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
256 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and 
  northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ002>004-MAZ005>007-013>015-RIZ001-291200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240229T1200Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Gloucester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Foster, and Smithfield
256 AM EST Thu Feb 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex, Essex, Hartford, 
  Tolland, Windham, Western Norfolk, Suffolk, and Northwest 
  Providence Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 4:18 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester23 hr
Feb 27, 4:18 AM ESTWind AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more51 hr
Feb 27, 4:19 AM ESTGale WarningBOX69 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.