August 2019 - Weather - mailman.dca2.superb.net

Flash Flood Watch through Tonight
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 28 Aug '19

28 Aug '19

Good afternoon, There are no changes to the forecast regarding the heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH continues for central/eastern MA and RI where confidence is highest for heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. Details below. *What:* - Heavy rainfall with rainfall rates 1-2 inches/per hour - Total rainfall of 2 to 3 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 5 inches over a short period of time - Pockets of significant urban and poor drainage flooding possible - Low risk for an isolated severe storm *Where:* - The greatest risk across eastern MA and RI, but axis of heavy rainfall may still shift slightly *When:* - Heaviest rainfall will be tonight through the early morning hours - Best chance for an isolated severe storm will be tonight *Uncertainty:* - The heaviest rainfall amounts and potential flooding will be localized, and thus amounts will vary considerably over short distances. However, the greatest confidence lies within the Flash Flood Watch area. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 28 Aug '19

28 Aug '19

Good morning, Here are our latest thoughts on the potential for heavy rainfall later today which may lead to a risk of localized flash flooding. A* FLASH FLOOD WATCH* has been issued for central/eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Details below. *What:* - Heavy rainfall with rainfall rates 1-2 inches/per hour - 1 to 3" of rainfall expected, with localized pockets of 4 to 5" over a short period of time - Urban and poor drainage flooding possible - *Concern for heavy rain/flooding during evening rush hour* - Low risk for an isolated severe storm *Where:* - All of southern New England, but a greater risk across eastern MA and RI *When:* - Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night - The greatest risk will be Wednesday evening into the overnight hours *Uncertainty:* - The heaviest rainfall amounts and potential flooding will be localized and may occur anywhere across southern New England. However, the greatest confidence lies within the Flash Flood Watch area. Amounts will vary considerably over short distances. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding possible late Wed and Wed night
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Hi everyone, We wanted to give everyone a heads up on the potential for locally heavy rainfall later Wednesday and Wednesday night which may lead to a risk of localized flash flooding. Details follow below. *What:* - Localized heavy rainfall with rainfall rates 1-2 inches/per hour - Urban and poor drainage flooding possible *Where:* - All of southern New England, but a greater risk across eastern MA and RI *When:* - Late Wednesday and Wednesday night - The greatest risk will be Wednesday night *Uncertainty:* - The heaviest rainfall amounts and potential flooding will be localized and may occur anywhere across southern New England If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.08.22 AM] Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible Today/this evening
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Good morning. There is a Marginal risk of Severe Thunderstorms in Southern New England today. The air is not as unstable as yesterday but could still produce isolated damaging weather. Also a large amount of water remains available to produce heavy downpours. *WHAT/WHEN:* - Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms with the main risk from 2 to 10 pm. *WHERE:* - All of southern New England is at risk, but the greatest risk is the eastern half of Massachusetts (Worcester County and east), all of Rhode Island, and Northern Connecticut. *POTENTIAL IMPACTS:* - Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat - Heavy downpours from thunderstorms could cause a local flash flood threat. - Large hail is a secondary threat. - Low risk for an isolated tornado. - Dangerous cloud to ground lightning will pose a risk to those with outdoor activities, including mariners and beach goers. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.08.21 AM] Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon/evening
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Good morning. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon across all of Southern New England. *WHAT/WHEN:* - Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms with the main risk from 2 to 10 pm. *WHERE:* - All of southern New England is at risk, but the greatest risk is north and west of the Boston to Providence corridor. *POTENTIAL IMPACTS:* - Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Large hail is a secondary threat. - Low risk for an isolated tornado - Torrential downpours with any strong storms will result in a localized flash flood threat - Dangerous cloud to ground lightning will pose a risk to those with outdoor activities, including mariners and beach goers. *UNCERTAINTY:* - A few showers or thunderstorms are moving into Western CT and Western MA this morning. A second round of thunderstorms is expected this afternoon. If the clouds from this morning's thunderstorms linger they may diminish the ability for the afternoon storms to form. If clearing develops fast, the severe weather risk would increase. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.08.20 PM] Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday afternoon/evening
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Aug '19

20 Aug '19

Good afternoon, Just wanted to send you a heads up on the potential for severe weather Wednesday afternoon and evening across southern New England. Details follow below. *WHAT/WHEN:* - Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms with the main risk from 3 to 9 pm. *WHERE:* - All of southern New England is at risk, but the greatest risk is north and west of the Boston to Providence corridor. *POTENTIAL IMPACTS:* - Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the primary threat - Low risk for an isolated tornado - Torrential downpours with any strong storms will result in a localized flash flood threat - Dangerous cloud to ground lightning will pose a risk to those with outdoor activities, including mariners and beach goers. *UNCERTAINTY:* - A few showers or thunderstorms may move through the region late tonight into Wed morning. If clouds and showers linger longer than expected, the severe weather risk in the afternoon would be lower. If clearing develops fast enough, the severe weather risk would increase. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Scattered severe storms possible later this afternoon/evening
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Good afternoon, Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on potential severe weather this afternoon and evening. SPC has upgraded the region to a slight risk for severe thunderstorms. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts, but large hail is also possible. In addition,there is a risk for locally heavy rainfall with any string storms leading to a localized flood threat. The main timing threat is from 3 to 9 pm. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Heat Advisory for Springfield-Hartford Corridor for Monday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Good morning, We have expanded the Heat Advisory for today to include areas of eastern MA for heat indices in the mid and upper 90s. See the attached image for the updated warning area. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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Heat Advisory for Springfield-Hartford Corridor for Monday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 18 Aug '19

18 Aug '19

Good afternoon, Sending you a heads up that we have issued a Heat Advisory for Monday, for the Hartford to Springfield corridor and vicinity. This includes Hartford and Tolland Counties in CT and eastern Hampden County in MA. Heat indices in the mid and upper 90s are expected in the Advisory area. The attached images have more details. If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2019.08.13 AM] Showers and Thunderstorms Today with Local Downpours
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 13 Aug '19

13 Aug '19

Good morning. - A cold front will move south through the region today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will form along this front and move through Southern New England. - High humidity will support embedded heavy downpours that could cause local poor drainage flooding, with the greatest risk across CT, RI, and SE Mass. The latest briefing is attached. Matthew Belk If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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