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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

January 8, 20248 counties in Massachusetts; Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 8, 2024, 3:12 PM EST for 8 counties in Massachusetts; Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Jan 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 8, 2024, 3:12 PM EST (20:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 9, 2024, 5:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 10, 2024, 7:04 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Essex County, MA, Franklin County, MA, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Kent County, RI, Providence County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 63 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:12 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, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 170 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 2024-01-08Temperature 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 2024-01-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
858 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

436 
WWUS71 KBOX 082012
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

MAZ019>024-RIZ006>008-090915-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.240110T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late Tuesday
  evening through daybreak Wednesday.

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-MAZ004-005-009-011-012-026-090915-
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, 
Worcester, and Ayer
312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Hampden, Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, 
  and Hartford Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late Tuesday
  evening through daybreak Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-090915-
/O.EXB.KBOX.HW.A.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, and Willimantic
312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Tolland and Windham Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late Tuesday
  evening through daybreak Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ006-007-013>018-RIZ001>005-090915-
/O.EXT.KBOX.HW.A.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Lawrence, Gloucester, Foxborough, 
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Taunton, Brockton, Foster, 
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, West Greenwich, East Greenwich,
Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol
312 PM EST Mon Jan 8 2024

...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur late Tuesday
  evening through daybreak Wednesday.

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
5 follow-up statements
406 
WWUS71 KBOX 090856
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
356 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

MAZ007-017-018-RIZ004-005-092200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HW.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Taunton, Brockton, 
East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and Bristol
356 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Essex, Northern Bristol and 
  Western Plymouth Counties. In Rhode Island, Eastern Kent and 
  Bristol Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ019>024-RIZ006>008-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, 
Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, 
Nantucket, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, and New Shoreham
356 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ006-013>016-RIZ001>003-092200-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Union, Vernon, Putnam, Willimantic, 
Lawrence, Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster,
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
356 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Norfolk, Providence, Tolland, Windham, Western Essex, 
  Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk, and Western Kent Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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-MAZ004-005-009-011-012-026-092200-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, 
Worcester, and Ayer
356 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Hampden, Worcester, Northern and Central Middlesex, 
  and Hartford Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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
457 
WWUS71 KBOX 091037
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
537 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

MAZ007-017>024-RIZ004>008-100045-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick,
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
537 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MAZ002-003-008-010-100045-
/O.EXA.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-
Including the cities of Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, 
Chesterfield, Amherst, and Northampton
537 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Franklin, and Hampshire Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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-MAZ004>006-009-011>016-026-RIZ001>003-100045-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northern Worcester MA-
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Barre, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, 
Lawrence, Blandford, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Ayer, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
537 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, 
  northeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode 
  Island.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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
232 
WWUS71 KBOX 092038
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
338 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

MAZ007-017>024-RIZ004>008-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick,
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
338 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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>004-MAZ002>006-008>016-026-RIZ001>003-100945-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.240109T2200Z-240110T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-
Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-
Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Chesterfield, Blandford,
Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Milford, Worcester, 
Foxborough, Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Ayer, Foster, 
Smithfield, Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
338 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, 
  northeastern and western Massachusetts and northern Rhode 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* 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
950 
WWUS71 KBOX 100835
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
335 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>004-008>012-026-100945-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-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 Hartford, Windsor Locks, Union, Vernon, 
Putnam, Willimantic, Charlemont, Greenfield, Orange, Barre, 
Fitchburg, Chesterfield, Blandford, Amherst, Northampton, 
Springfield, Milford, Worcester, and Ayer
335 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind advisory is cancelled as wind gusts have fallen below the
criteria for a Wind Advisory. Still, we expect periodic gusts
between 30 and 40 MPH are possible today, which could compromise 
trees located on saturated grounds. 

$$

MAZ007-017>024-RIZ004>008-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick,
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
335 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this 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...

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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>016-RIZ001>003-101800-
/O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
335 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Middlesex, Norfolk, Providence, 
  Western Essex, Suffolk, and Western Kent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 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.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/box
827 
WWUS71 KBOX 101204
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
704 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

MAZ007-017>024-RIZ004>008-101500-
/O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0003.240110T1204Z-240110T1500Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
Including the cities of Gloucester, Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, 
Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Falmouth, 
Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, East Greenwich, Warwick,
West Warwick, Bristol, Narragansett, Westerly, Newport, 
and New Shoreham
704 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>016-RIZ001>003-101315-
/O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240110T1800Z/
Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-
Including the cities of Framingham, Lowell, Lawrence, Foxborough,
Norwood, Cambridge, Boston, Quincy, Foster, Smithfield, 
Providence, Coventry, and West Greenwich
704 AM EST Wed Jan 10 2024

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will become southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
this morning.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 7, 7:35 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX22 hr
Jan 8, 2:53 AM ESTHigh Wind WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket and 3 more25 hr
Jan 8, 2:57 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryBOX12 hr
Jan 8, 2:57 AM ESTStorm WatchBOX25 hr
Jan 8, 3:50 AM ESTFlood WatchBOXBristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex and 4 more5 days
Jan 8, 3:12 PM ESTHigh Wind WarningBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 1 more40 hr
Jan 8, 3:16 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryBOXFranklin, Hampshire33 hr
Jan 8, 3:47 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk and 2 more20 hr
Jan 8, 6:04 PM ESTStorm WarningBOX40 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.