Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 9:27 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Orange, MA | |
| Feb 28, 9:27 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Orange Ap, MA | ASOS station KORE Orange AP. |
| Feb 28, 9:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Gardner, MA | Tree down on wires near West Street. |
| Feb 28, 9:35 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Orange, MA | Large tree down blocking the road near Wheeler Ave and Ward Road Relayed Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 28, 9:35 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Warwick, MA | Relayed by Amateur Radio Tree down on Wendell Road. Wires down on Revere Hill Road. |
| Feb 28, 9:38 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 W Westminster, MA | Tree down on Narrows Road. |
| Feb 28, 9:39 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Gardner, MA | Tree and wires down on Chestnut Street Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 28, 9:48 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S East Longmeadow, MA | Tree fell through the roof of a house on Sanford Street Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 28, 9:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Agawam, MA | Tree fell on car near Edward Street. |
| Feb 28, 10:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Sterling, MA | Tree down on Pole with Transformer Fire on Rugg Road at Maple St. |
| Feb 28, 10:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Ashby, MA | Tree and Wires down across roadway on Damon Road. |
| Feb 28, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 W Weston, MA | On overlook drive, large tree down on wires blocking a driveway. |
| Feb 28, 10:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Hudson, MA | On Blaine Street, large tree branch down on wires taking out a transformer box. |
| Feb 28, 10:34 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Cochituate, MA | Near the intersection of Rice Road and Woodridge Road, very large tree down in roadway. Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 28, 10:36 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 N Ashland, MA | On of Oak Street - large tree down on wires Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 28, 10:38 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Westford, MA | Large tree down blocking entire roadway on Powers Rd Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 28, 10:52 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Arlington, MA | Tree down on house and wires on High Haith Rd. |
| Feb 28, 11:29 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Worcester Ap, MA | ASOS station KORH Worcester AP. |
| Feb 29, 1:01 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 S Gill, MA | Utility pole down blocking both directions of Route 2 near mile marker 54 Relayed by Amateur Radio. |
| Feb 29, 2:18 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Worcester Ap, MA | ASOS station KORH Worcester AP. |
| Feb 29, 2:41 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | New Salem, MA | On 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.
- 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
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. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 4:18 AM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester | 23 hr |
| Feb 27, 4:18 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden and 7 more | 51 hr |
| Feb 27, 4:19 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 69 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.