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[2020-03-19 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Severe Storms Friday Afternoon & Evening
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 19 Mar '20

19 Mar '20

Good afternoon, A cold front will slide in from the west Friday afternoon and into the evening. Ahead of the front, a few severe thunderstorms may develop. The graphics attached are the severe thunderstorm outlook for southern New England for March 20, 2020, hazards expected and a reminder of the SPC Severe Weather Outlook definitions. There is potential for a coastal storm to impact southern New England Monday into Tuesday with accumulating snow possible. Folks should stay tuned to the forecast over the weekend. *What:* - A few severe thunderstorms are possible with the main threats of: - Damaging Wind Gusts - Heavy Downpours - Low risk of rotating storms *When and Where:* - During Friday afternoon and into the evening. Roughly between 4-8 PM. - Between 4-6 PM western MA and CT - Between 6-8 PM RI and eastern MA *Uncertainty:* - Showers may develop during the morning into the early afternoon, which could inhibit storms from becoming strong Expect an updated weather briefing no later than 6 AM Friday. Thanks, Meteorologists Frank Nocera and Bill Leatham 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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[2020.03.07 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Wind, Snow and Minor Coastal Flooding this Morning
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 07 Mar '20

07 Mar '20

Good morning, A strong ocean storm will lift to the east and northeast of Cape Cod this morning. Strong winds will persist until late this morning across coastal areas, especially Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Ocean areas will have strong winds and high seas. Snow will gradually taper off from west to east this morning across southeast MA, Cape Cod and the Islands. Weather related headlines and specifics are listed below. In addition, the attached images include storm total snow, maximum wind gust in miles per hour (MPH) on land, and maximum wave heights in feet for the coastal waters. *Headlines and locations:* - *High Wind Warning* for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket through noon today - *Wind Advisory* for Block Island, coastal Essex County, eastern Norfolk County and all of Plymouth County through noon today - *Storm Warning *in effect for most of the coastal waters south/east of MA - *Gale Warning* for Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, Block Island Sound, Narragansett Bay and coastal waters south of RI - *Winter Weather Advisory* for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket until 11 AM today - *Coastal Flood Advisory *for high tide this morning along all of east coastal MA, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket *What:* - North winds of 15 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph. Speeds lessening as the morning progresses - Tides running around 2 feet above normal. Minor coastal flooding is expected with coastal erosion possible - Storm total snowfall of 2-4 inches on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, 3-5 inches expected on Nantucket *When:* - Wind speeds diminishing this morning, remaining breezy throughout the day - High tide this morning brings the greatest risk of coastal flooding and erosion - Snow tapering off this morning This will be the last briefing. Thank you, Meteorologists Frank Nocera and Bill Leatham 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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[2020.03.06 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Wind, High Waves and Minor Coastal Flooding Tonight and Saturday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Good afternoon, We continue to expect a strong ocean storm passing well southeast of Nantucket tonight and Saturday morning. This will bring strong winds to coastal areas, especially Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Ocean areas will have strong winds and high seas. Snow accumulations up to a few inches are forecast for the Cape, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. This could create slippery travel Friday night into Saturday morning. Weather related headlines and specifics are listed below. In addition, the attached images include storm total snowfall, maximum wind gust in miles per hour (MPH) on land, and maximum wave heights in feet for the coastal waters. *Headlines and locations:* - *High Wind Warning* for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket this evening through noon Saturday - *Wind Advisory* for Block Island, coastal Essex County, eastern Norfolk County and all of Plymouth County this evening through noon Saturday - *Storm Warning *in effect for most of the coastal waters south of RI and south/east of MA - *Gale Warning* for Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay, Block Island Sound and Narragansett Bay - *Winter Weather Advisory* for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket - *Coastal Flood Advisory *for the Saturday morning high tide along all of east coastal MA, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket *What:* - North winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. On Nantucket, gusts peaking at 60 to 70 mph. - Tides running around 2 feet above normal. Minor coastal flooding is expected with coastal erosion possible - Snowfall of 2-4 inches on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, 4-6" on Nantucket. *When:* - Strongest winds expected Friday night and Saturday morning - Saturday morning high tide brings greatest risk of coastal flooding and erosion - Snowfall tonight into Saturday morning *Confidence: * - Forecast winds could increase depending on the track of the low - If the storm tracks closer to the coast then the higher wind speeds and heavier snowfall would push further inland This will be the last briefing unless conditions or headlines change. 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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[2020-03-06 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Potent Ocean Storm Passing By Tonight - Sat
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

Good morning, A potent ocean storm will pass southeast of Nantucket Friday night and Saturday morning. This will bring strong to damaging winds to Cape Cod and the Islands. Accumulating snowfall is anticipated across Cape Cod and the Islands. Minor coastal flooding expected for this area as well. Please see the details below for more information. Attached are graphics depicting the highest wind gusts, highest wave heights, and expected snowfall amounts. *What has changed: * - Snowfall amounts increased across southern Rhode Island, south coastal Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands - Wind speeds increased across coastal areas and the ocean - Minor coastal flooding expected - Watches upgraded to Warnings - see the headlines section below *Headlines and Where: * - *Winter Weather Advisory and High Wind Warning* for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties Friday evening into Saturday morning - *Coastal Flood Advisory* for Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and eastern Plymouth counties Saturday morning - *Wind Advisory* for Block Island, Eastern Essex, Southern and Eastern Plymouth counties Friday evening through Saturday morning - *Storm and Gale Warnings* in effect for the ocean waters Friday Evening into Saturday *What: * - Northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph - Highest gusts expected where the high wind warning is in effect - Minor coastal flooding expected - Snowfall totals of 2-4 inches across Cape Cod, 3-6 inches across Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with the highest amounts expected across Nantucket *When: * - Highest winds are expected Friday night into Saturday morning - Highest wave heights are expected Saturday morning - Any rain becomes snow Friday evening and tapers off Saturday morning - Heaviest snowfall roughly between midnight and 6 AM - Coastal flooding expected between 6-11 AM Saturday *Impacts:* - Tree limbs and power lines may be blown down that could cause damage along with power outages across Cape Cod and the Islands. - Reduced visibility and slippery travel across Cape Cod and the Islands. - Minor coastal flooding and splash over near the time of high tide Saturday morning *Confidence:* - Highest in strong winds and waves - May have a brief period where there are hurricane force gusts (74 mph) across Nantucket - Low to moderate confidence in snowfall amounts - Amounts may be increased further if the storm shifts a bit closer to the coast - Amounts may be decreased if the storm shifts further offshore - Moderate confidence in coastal flooding Expect another updated briefing no later than 5 PM Friday. Thanks, Meteorologists Bill Leatham and Frank Nocera 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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[2020.03.05 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Wind and High Waves Friday night and Saturday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Good afternoon, A strong ocean storm will pass well southeast of Nantucket Friday night and Saturday morning. This will bring strong winds to coastal areas especially along Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Ocean areas will have strong winds and high seas. The wind may combine with light snow accumulation on the Cape and Islands as well as coastal Plymouth County. This would create slick travel Friday night into Saturday morning. Actual snow amounts will range from a coating to 2 inches. Please see the details below for more information. Attached are graphics depicting the wind, wave heights, and snow. *Headlines and Where: * - *High Wind Watch *for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties Friday Evening through Saturday Morning - *Wind Advisory* for Block Island, Southern and Eastern Plymouth County Friday Evening through Saturday Morning - *Storm and Gale Watches* in effect for the ocean waters Friday Evening into Saturday *What: * - North winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. - Tides running about 2 feet above normal. *When: * - Highest wind gusts expected Friday night into Saturday morning. - Highest wave heights are expected Saturday morning. *Impacts:* - Tree limbs and power lines may be blown down that could cause damage along with power outages. - Splashover near the time of high tide Saturday may cause coastal erosion. *Confidence:* - Forecast winds may increase depending on the track of the low. - If the storm tracks closer to the coast then speeds would be higher and stronger winds would push further inland - If the storm pushes further offshore lesser winds would be expected Expect another updated briefing no later than 5 AM Friday morning. 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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[Mar 5 5 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing - Strong Winds and High Waves Friday Night - Saturday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Good morning, There is a strong ocean storm expected to skirt by southeast of southern New England. This will bring strong winds across coastal areas especially Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Strong winds and high waves are expected across the ocean. Light snowfall accumulation coupled with the strong winds could result in slick travel across Cape Cod Friday night into Saturday morning. Please see the details below for more information. Attached are graphics of the highest wind gusts and wave heights expected. *Headlines and Where: * - *High Wind Watch *for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Friday Evening through Saturday Morning - *Wind Advisory* for Block Island, Southern and Eastern Plymouth Friday Evening through Saturday Morning - *Storm and Gale Watches* in effect for the ocean waters Friday Evening into Saturday *What: * - North winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. *When: * - Highest wind gusts expected Friday night into Saturday morning. - Highest wave heights are expected Saturday morning. *Impacts:* - Tree limbs and power lines may be blown down that could cause damage along with power outages. *Confidence:* - Forecast winds may increase depending on the track of the low. - If the storm tracks closer to the coast then speeds would be higher and stronger winds would push further inland - If the storm pushes further offshore lesser winds would be expected Expect another updated briefing no later than 5 PM this evening. Bill Leatham 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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