Alert archive / Massachusetts / High Wind Warnings in 2025
High Wind Warning 5, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this high wind warning at Dec 18, 2025, 12:22 AM EST for 8 counties in Massachusetts; 5 counties in Rhode Island. It took effect at Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 AM EST. It was in force for 7 hr. 29 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2025, 12:22 AM EST (05:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 19, 2025, 3:00 PM EST
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Norfolk County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Suffolk County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 20 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 10:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Franklin, MA | In Franklin a tree fell onto a house. Report relayed via amateur radio. |
| Dec 19, 10:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Middleborough, MA | In Middleborough a tree was down across Old Center Street. |
| Dec 19, 10:56 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Se Wrentham, MA | Mesonet station AT212 Wrentham. |
| Dec 19, 10:56 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Se Wrentham, MA | Mesonet station AT212 Wrentham. |
| Dec 19, 10:57 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | Norwood Ap, MA | ASOS station KOWD Norwood AP. |
| Dec 19, 11:06 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 3 Sw Milton, MA | Mesonet station CW2236 Milton (Blue Hill). |
| Dec 19, 11:36 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ssw Cohasset, MA | In Cohasset there were wires down on Beachwood Street. |
| Dec 19, 11:43 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Norwood Ap, MA | ASOS station KOWD Norwood AP. |
| Dec 19, 11:43 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Logan Ap, MA | ASOS station KBOS Logan AP. |
| Dec 19, 11:43 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | Logan Ap, MA | ASOS station KBOS Logan AP. |
| Dec 19, 11:50 AM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | West Roxbury, MA | In Roxbury there were multiple reports of tree and wire damage. Report relayed via amateur radio. |
| Dec 19, 12:05 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Roxbury, MA | In Boston scaffolding was blown down from a building. |
| Dec 19, 12:06 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nne Wareham, MA | In Wareham a utility pole was downed across Cranberry Highway. |
| Dec 19, 12:13 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 3 Sse Portsmouth, RI | Mesonet station XFOG Fogland. |
| Dec 19, 12:15 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw New Bedford, MA | In New Bedford a tree was down blocking Templeton Street. Report relayed via amateur radio. |
| Dec 19, 12:18 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Norwood Ap, MA | ASOS station KOWD Norwood AP. |
| Dec 19, 12:20 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | Duxbury, MA | Mesonet station XDXB Duxbury Bay. |
| Dec 19, 12:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 1 Ssw Wareham, MA | Mesonet station EW8080 Wareham. |
| Dec 19, 12:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sse Pawtucket, RI | In Pawtucket trees and powerlines were down at the intersection of Beverage Hill and Prospect street. Report relayed via amateur radio. |
| Dec 19, 12:51 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 N Orleans, MA | Mesonet station XHCH Hatch Beach. |
| Dec 19, 12:56 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 81 | 3 Sw Milton, MA | Mesonet station CW2236 Milton (Blue Hill). |
| Dec 19, 12:57 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 W Horseneck Beach, MA | Mesonet station XHOR Horseneck Beach - The Knubble. |
| Dec 19, 12:57 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nw Hingham, MA | In Hingham a large pine tree was down and closed Thaxter St. |
| Dec 19, 1:03 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 E Westport, MA | In Dartmouth a tree was down on wires on Hixville Road. Report relayed via Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 19, 1:08 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nnw Rochester, MA | In Rochester wires were down blocking Ally Road. |
| Dec 19, 1:30 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 W Woods Hole, MA | Mesonet station FW2970 Woods Hole. |
| Dec 19, 1:40 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Ne Acushnet, MA | In New Bedford power lines were down on Perry Hill Road. Report relayed via Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 19, 1:45 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Wnw Rochester, MA | In Acushnet a tree was down on Quaker Lane. Report relayed via Amateur Radio. |
| Dec 19, 1:50 PM EST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Plymouth Ap, MA | In Plymouth a large tree was down on power lines on Carver Road. Report relayed via 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 00:00Z, 5.4 hours before the alert went out and 186 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
- 1589 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 73 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
795 WWUS71 KBOX 180522 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1222 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 MAZ022>024-182100- /O.UPG.KBOX.HW.A.0004.251219T1200Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1200Z-251219T2000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Falmouth, and Provincetown 1222 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>021-026-RIZ001>008-182100- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T0900Z-251220T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Eastern 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 Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI- Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Boston, New Shoreham, Fitchburg, Milford, Putnam, Ayer, Barre, Springfield, West Greenwich, Norwood, Lawrence, Lowell, East Greenwich, West Warwick, Westerly, Blandford, Newport, Fall River, Foster, Narragansett, Providence, Coventry, Gloucester, Smithfield, Warwick, Plymouth, Foxborough, Chesterfield, Orange, Quincy, New Bedford, Greenfield, Taunton, Windsor Locks, Amherst, Framingham, Brockton, Mattapoisett, Bristol, Cambridge, Worcester, Union, Northampton, Willimantic, Charlemont, Hartford, and Vernon 1222 AM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph in the morning. A few gusts to 60 mph possible across southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. * WHERE...Most of southern New England. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift to west during the late afternoon and evening with gusts to 40 to 50 mph possible, especially over the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box KC
5 follow-up statements
915 WWUS71 KBOX 181841 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 141 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 MAZ007-015-016-019>021-RIZ004>008-191000- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T0900Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1100Z-251219T2000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI- Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Narragansett, Newport, East Greenwich, New Shoreham, Mattapoisett, West Warwick, Bristol, Westerly, New Bedford, Boston, Quincy, Fall River, Plymouth, Warwick, and Gloucester 141 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern and southern coast of Massachusetts and the southern coast of Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ022>024-191000- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1100Z-251219T2000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Falmouth, Provincetown, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, and Chatham 141 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-017-018-026-RIZ001>003-191000- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T0900Z-251220T0600Z/ 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-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI- Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Foxborough, Providence, Ayer, Amherst, Worcester, Barre, Charlemont, Norwood, Vernon, Milford, Northampton, Windsor Locks, Foster, Coventry, Hartford, Smithfield, Lowell, Willimantic, Taunton, Fitchburg, Lawrence, West Greenwich, Brockton, Greenfield, Orange, Union, Putnam, Framingham, Springfield, Blandford, Chesterfield, and Cambridge 141 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds shift to west during the late afternoon and evening with gusts to 40 to 50 mph possible, especially over the Berkshires and Worcester Hills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Dooley
992 WWUS71 KBOX 190534 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1234 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 MAZ017-018-RIZ002-192000- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T0900Z-251220T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1300Z-251219T2000Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Taunton, and Providence 1234 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ007-015-016-019>024-RIZ004>008-192000- /O.EXT.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1300Z-251219T2000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk 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 East Greenwich, Fall River, Westerly, Provincetown, Quincy, Gloucester, Warwick, New Shoreham, Plymouth, Mattapoisett, Chatham, Newport, Narragansett, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Boston, Bristol, West Warwick, Falmouth, and New Bedford 1234 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern and southern coast of Massachusetts and the southern coast of Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-026-RIZ001-003-192100- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T1300Z-251221T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Norwood, Ayer, Putnam, Framingham, Blandford, Foxborough, Smithfield, Fitchburg, Worcester, Charlemont, Amherst, Windsor Locks, Hartford, West Greenwich, Northampton, Chesterfield, Coventry, Foster, Cambridge, Lawrence, Willimantic, Union, Greenfield, Lowell, Milford, Barre, Springfield, Orange, and Vernon 1234 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph tonight. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut, interior Massachusetts and portions of northern and western Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box
546 WWUS71 KBOX 190553 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1253 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 MAZ007-015-016-019>024-RIZ004>008-192000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1300Z-251219T2000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk 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 Chatham, Nantucket, Warwick, West Warwick, Newport, Mattapoisett, Quincy, Provincetown, New Shoreham, Bristol, Plymouth, Narragansett, Gloucester, Fall River, Vineyard Haven, East Greenwich, Westerly, New Bedford, Falmouth, and Boston 1253 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ017-018-RIZ002-192000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.251219T1300Z-251219T2000Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Brockton, Providence, and Taunton 1253 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Northern Bristol MA and Western Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Southeast Providence RI County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-026-RIZ001-003-192100- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T1300Z-251220T0600Z/ 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-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Smithfield, Willimantic, Milford, Framingham, Northampton, Amherst, West Greenwich, Norwood, Orange, Vernon, Union, Lowell, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Fitchburg, Coventry, Charlemont, Hartford, Lawrence, Putnam, Blandford, Foster, Foxborough, Greenfield, Worcester, Ayer, Barre, Cambridge, and Chesterfield 1253 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box
052 WWUS71 KBOX 191606 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1106 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 MAZ007-015-016-019>024-RIZ004>008-192000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T2000Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Newport, Fall River, Boston, Provincetown, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Nantucket, Falmouth, New Shoreham, Narragansett, Plymouth, East Greenwich, West Warwick, Gloucester, Bristol, Quincy, Warwick, Chatham, Westerly, and Vineyard Haven 1106 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MAZ017-018-RIZ002-192000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T2000Z/ Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Including the cities of Providence, Brockton, and Taunton 1106 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Northern Bristol MA and Western Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Southeast Providence RI County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-026-RIZ001-003-200515- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251220T0600Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Norwood, Windsor Locks, West Greenwich, Fitchburg, Milford, Putnam, Chesterfield, Smithfield, Union, Lawrence, Barre, Northampton, Orange, Foxborough, Blandford, Charlemont, Vernon, Greenfield, Ayer, Hartford, Framingham, Lowell, Willimantic, Coventry, Foster, Springfield, Amherst, Worcester, and Cambridge 1106 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Dooley
879 WWUS71 KBOX 191934 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 234 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 MAZ007-015>024-RIZ002-004>008-201000- /O.EXP.KBOX.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-251219T2000Z/ /O.EXB.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.251219T2000Z-251220T1200Z/ Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA- Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Southeast Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI- Newport RI-Block Island RI- Including the cities of Newport, Fall River, Boston, Provincetown, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Nantucket, Falmouth, Brockton, New Shoreham, Narragansett, Plymouth, East Greenwich, West Warwick, Gloucester, Taunton, Bristol, Quincy, Warwick, Chatham, Westerly, Providence, and Vineyard Haven 234 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002>006-008>014-026-RIZ001-003-201000- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-251220T1200Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI- Including the cities of Norwood, Windsor Locks, West Greenwich, Fitchburg, Milford, Putnam, Chesterfield, Smithfield, Union, Lawrence, Barre, Northampton, Orange, Foxborough, Blandford, Charlemont, Vernon, Greenfield, Ayer, Hartford, Framingham, Lowell, Willimantic, Coventry, Foster, Springfield, Amherst, Worcester, and Cambridge 234 PM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Infrequent gusts up to 60 mph are possible across the high terrain of the Berkshires and the northern Worcester Hills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Dooley
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Dec 17, 7:12 PM EST, 5 hours 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Dry weather with mild temperatures Thursday.
- Widespread rain with strong to possibly damaging winds late Thursday night into Friday.
- The risk for minor coastal flooding for south-facing shore during Friday morning high tide has diminished.
- System moves through late Saturday into Sunday bringing light rain Saturday and gusty winds for Sunday.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 17, 7:12 PM EST, 5 hours 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
712 PM EST Wed Dec 17 2025
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Wind Advisories added for southern New England, except for the Cape
and Islands where a High Wind Watch remains. This will be in effect
early Friday morning through early Saturday morning.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Dry weather with mild temperatures Thursday.
- Widespread rain with strong to possibly damaging winds late
Thursday night into Friday.
- The risk for minor coastal flooding for south-facing shore during
Friday morning high tide has diminished.
- System moves through late Saturday into Sunday bringing light rain
Saturday and gusty winds for Sunday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Dry and milder Thursday.
Expect to see winds drop off overnight tonight into Thursday
morning, with even warmer temperatures in the mid 40s to low
50s.
KEY MESSAGE 2...Locally heavy rainfall and strong to possibly
damaging winds.
A deep trough moves across the northeast late Thursday and Friday.
Ahead of this trough a strong LLJ, several standard deviations above
normal in magnitude develops. This will help transport above normal
moisture into the region (200-300% of normal). PWATS have also been
flagged by NAEFS as considerably above normal values. This will
support not only rain, but a period of heavy rainfall. In terms of
timing of the rain, showers are possible Thursday night, becoming
more steady into early Friday morning. Strong convergence and
marginal instability later Friday morning into early afternoon will
bring the additional forcing to bring a period of moderate to heavy
rain with perhaps an isolated rumble of thunder. This system should
be quick moving which will limit the potential for this being an
excessive rainfall event. Ensemble guidance shows values 0.50-1.00"
for rain totals with indications of locally higher amounts. This is
consistent with the potential for a few weak thunderstorms and the
upper percentiles of ensemble guidance. Localized spots may receive
1-2 inches in the more persistent downpours. Given the morning
timeframe, this means it may impact the morning commute on Friday.
Minor urban and poor drainage street flooding is possible, but given
the quick progression of the rain, no major flooding impacts are
expected. As the cold front pushes through in the afternoon, there
will be strong drying behind it which will taper off the rain other
than some scattered showers in the afternoon/evening as the trough
approaches. Any showers over the high terrain will become more
favored as light snow showers or flurries in the early evening.
Regarding the wind potential...a 70-80 kt LLJ develops across
southeast southern New England Friday morning with the strongest
core of the winds shifting over the Cape and Islands toward the
afternoon. The challenge (as it usually is with southerly LLJ
events) is how much wind will mix down to the surface. Model
soundings display an inversion in the thermal profiles across
southern New England Friday morning with a stronger inversion
present over the Cape/Islands. What this means is that we will need
additional warming to efficiently mix down the stronger winds aloft.
Model guidance indicates continued warm air advection Friday morning
with subtle differences in how warm it ends up getting. We will
likely need temperatures around 57-59F for the deeper mixing. Now
that we are getting in high-resolution guidance, it is appearing to
be close with temperatures warming into the mid-50s with some
solutions showing temperatures approaching 60 as the LLJ shifts
across. Using more conservative approach, given the uncertainty of
deeper mixing, 50-60 percent yields gusts 40-55 mph with the
strongest gusts SE MA, most consistently for the Cape/Islands late
AM to mid-afternoon. If temperatures end up warmer, gusts 60+ are
possible. Ensemble guidance continues to highlight moderate
probabilities for 50 kts or greater for SE MA as well as portions of
the south coast. Pressure falls and even the marginal convection may
also be features that can contribute to bringing down stronger
gusts. With reasonable justification for the potential of high
winds, the Cape/Islands remain in a High Wind Watch. As
confidence in the thermal profiles increases this will be
converted to either a Warning or Advisory. Wind Advisories have
been added for the rest of southern New England.
Another round of strong winds are possible Friday night into early
Saturday. Strong cold advection behind a cold front and 40-50 kt
westerly LLJ will promote a period of strong west winds. Ensembles
show high probabilities for gusts 40 mph or greater for the higher
terrain of the interior and Cape/Islands. Model soundings show
potential for gusts 45-55 mph. With the additional downslope
enhancement off the slopes of the Berkshires, can't rule out a
gust or two to 60 mph Friday night. Advisories extend through
Saturday morning to cover this period, but it is possible that
the more consistent advisory (45 mph+) level gusts stay confined
to the higher terrain and Cape/Islands rather than all of
southern New England.
KEY MESSAGE 3...Diminishing risk for minor coastal flooding
Latest guidance continues to suggest the timing of the low level jet
and highest surge will occur a few hours after high tide Fri morning
which would likely preclude minor coastal flood impacts along the
south coast. The greatest risk would be for Narragansett Bay and
Buzzards Bay, but it would take a storm surge of 2.5 to 3 ft during
high tide to produce minor flooding. Latest guidance from the
Stevens Institute indicated a 2-2.5 ft surge for Providence but
occurring after high tide. The 95th percentile which represents a 5
percent exceedance probability has Providence slightly exceeding the
7 ft flood stage but this is a very low probability at this time. It
would take more favorable timing of the strongest winds at high tide
and a worst case wind forecast to realize this potential, which
would yield just minor flooding impacts along Narragansett and
Buzzards Bay.
KEY MESSAGE 4...System moves through late Saturday into Sunday
bringing light rain and gusty winds.
A mid-level shortwave trough moves through late Saturday into
Sunday. Moisture will be fairly marginal which will limit
precipitation to scattered light showers. A SW 40-60 kt LLJ nudges
northward Sunday night bringing at gusts 30-40 mph to at least the
coastal waters. This will be followed by a front which will favor
efficient mixing from the higher winds aloft while in the CAA regime
on Sunday. Still further out, but gusts 30-40 mph are possible in
the afternoon.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
00Z TAF Update: High confidence.
Tonight and Tomorrow ...High Confidence
VFR. W this evening become light overnight, then shift
southerly around 10 kt Thu afternoon.
Tomorrow Night...High Confidence in trends
MVFR/IFR ceilings overspread the region from west to east
tomorrow night with RA. Winds increase out of the south
with sustained speeds of 15 to 20 knots and gusts approaching
25 to 35 knots by Friday morning.
KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF.
KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF.
Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...
Friday: Mainly MVFR, with local IFR possible. Strong winds with
gusts up to 45 kt. RA.
Friday Night: VFR. Strong winds with gusts up to 45 kt.
Saturday: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.
Saturday Night through Sunday: VFR. Windy with local gusts up
to 30 kt. Slight chance RA.
Sunday Night: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.
Monday: Breezy.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Through Thursday...High confidence.
Winds decrease and seas subside briefly during the day Thursday.
Winds increase late Thursday night into Friday morning with Gale
force winds likely by 12Z Friday continuing through Saturday
morning. Seas increase to 6-10 ft Friday over the outer waters
with 10-12 ft possible for the southern outer waters late AM to
early afternoon Friday.
Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...
Friday: gale force winds with gusts up to 45 kt. Rough seas up
to 16 ft. Rain.
Friday Night: gale force winds with areas of gusts up to 45 kt.
Rough seas up to 16 ft. Slight chance of rain.
Saturday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft.
Saturday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
35 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.
Sunday: Strong winds with gusts up to 35 kt. Areas of rough
seas. Slight chance of rain.
Sunday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas up to
5 ft.
Monday: Strong winds with gusts up to 35 kt. Areas of rough
seas.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Wind Advisory from 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday for
CTZ002>004.
MA...Wind Advisory from 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday for
MAZ002>021-026.
High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday afternoon
for MAZ022>024.
RI...Wind Advisory from 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday for
RIZ001>008.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ230>237-251.
Gale Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning for
ANZ230.
Gale Watch from late Thursday night through Saturday morning
for ANZ231>234-251.
Gale Watch from late Thursday night through Saturday morning
for ANZ235-237.
Gale Watch from late Thursday night through late Friday night
for ANZ236.
Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Thursday for ANZ250-254>256.
Gale Watch from late Thursday night through Saturday morning
for ANZ250-254>256.
&&
DISCUSSION...Mensch/RM
AVIATION...McMinn/Mensch
MARINE...MenschThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 12:27 AM EST | Gale Warning | BOX | 57 hr | |
| Dec 18, 12:27 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 38 hr |
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