Alert archive / Massachusetts / Wind Advisories in 2026
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this wind advisory at Jan 31, 2026, 12:03 PM EST for Barnstable County, Dukes County, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2026, 12:03 PM EST (17:03 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 1, 2026, 6:49 PM EST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:02 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, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 222 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
- 809 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -97 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 82 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
302 WWUS71 KBOX 311703 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1203 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 MAZ022>024-010615- /O.NEW.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.260201T1000Z-260202T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Chatham, Nantucket, Provincetown, Falmouth, and Vineyard Haven 1203 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. A few brief gusts up to 55 mph possible for Nantucket. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Frank
5 follow-up statements
822 WWUS71 KBOX 311719 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1219 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-010630- /O.NEW.KBOX.CW.Y.0004.260201T0300Z-260201T1500Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Greenfield, Charlemont, Springfield, Orange, Blandford, Willimantic, Windsor Locks, Chesterfield, Amherst, Putnam, Vernon, Union, Hartford, and Northampton 1219 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below expected. * WHERE...Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MAZ022>024-010630- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.260201T1000Z-260202T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Chatham, Falmouth, Provincetown, and Nantucket 1219 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. A few brief gusts up to 55 mph possible for Nantucket. * WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box
520 WWUS71 KBOX 010656 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 156 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-011500- /O.CON.KBOX.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1500Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Springfield, Willimantic, Northampton, Greenfield, Amherst, Chesterfield, Charlemont, Putnam, Orange, Hartford, Blandford, Vernon, Windsor Locks, and Union 156 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut and portions of western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MAZ022>024-012300- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.260201T1000Z-260202T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Vineyard Haven, Falmouth, Nantucket, Chatham, and Provincetown 156 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and could reduce visibility due to blowing snow off existing mounds of snowpack. 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. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Loconto
915 WWUS71 KBOX 011235 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 735 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 MAZ024-020000- /O.UPG.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260202T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KBOX.HW.W.0001.260201T1235Z-260202T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Nantucket 735 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ CTZ002>004-MAZ002-003-008>011-011500- /O.CON.KBOX.CW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260201T1500Z/ Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA- Including the cities of Orange, Chesterfield, Hartford, Windsor Locks, Greenfield, Union, Vernon, Amherst, Springfield, Willimantic, Northampton, Putnam, Charlemont, and Blandford 735 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...Franklin County, Hampshire County, Hampden County, Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ MAZ022-023-020145- /O.CON.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260202T0400Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Provincetown, Chatham, Vineyard Haven, and Falmouth 735 AM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA and Dukes MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Frank
726 WWUS71 KBOX 011804 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 104 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 MAZ024-020000- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260202T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Nantucket 104 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * 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. && $$ MAZ022-023-020000- /O.EXT.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260202T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Provincetown, Chatham, Vineyard Haven, and Falmouth 104 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 40 and 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable MA and Dukes MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, and could reduce visibility due to blowing snow off existing mounds of snowpack. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box Frank
995 WWUS71 KBOX 012349 NPWBOX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 649 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 MAZ024-020100- /O.CAN.KBOX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260202T0000Z/ Nantucket MA- Including the cities of Nantucket 649 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ MAZ022-023-020100- /O.CAN.KBOX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260202T0000Z/ Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Including the cities of Falmouth, Vineyard Haven, Provincetown, and Chatham 649 PM EST Sun Feb 1 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/box KP
The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 11:35 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth | 37 hr |
| Jan 31, 12:47 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BOX | Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and 1 more | 61 hr |
| Jan 31, 1:01 AM EST | Storm Warning | BOX | 46 hr | |
| Jan 31, 1:01 AM EST | Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory | BOX | 56 hr | |
| Jan 31, 12:19 PM EST | Cold Weather Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 22 hr |
| Jan 31, 1:01 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | BOX | Nantucket | 24 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.