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NOTICE: Upcoming Decommissioning of AHPS and NWPS Replacement
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Dear Partners, As outlined in the National Weather Service (NWS) Strategic Plan <https://www.weather.gov/media/wrn/NWS-2023-Strategic-Plan.pdf>, the NWS is investing in its infrastructure. This strategy includes the modernization and replacement of the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) <https://water.weather.gov/ahps/> web dissemination platform with the National Water Prediction Service (NWPS) on or around March 27, 2024. We recognize that AHPS provides you and others with critical hydrologic information, especially during extreme hydrologic events, and as such we are sharing information here about the transition not only to help you prepare but also to ensure there are no gaps in service. Below is key information for you: - What is NWPS: The NWPS web dissemination platform will be the replacement for AHPS. NWPS will leverage the NWS’ Dissemination Cloud infrastructure, a modernized Web technology framework incorporating geospatial technology and web services to disseminate critical hydrologic information to you year round. In addition to the enhanced Graphical User Interface (GUI), NWPS will include an Application Programming Interface (API) that will allow you to integrate operational forecast information within your own applications. Information on the NWPS access, use, evaluation and training material is available at https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations. - Service Change Notice: - A Service Change Notice <https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/pdf_2023_24/scn24-03_exp_nwps_we…> (SCN) <https://www.weather.gov/media/notification/pdf_2023_24/scn24-03_exp_nwps_we…>(listed here: https://www.weather.gov/notification/ <https://www.weather.gov/notification/#scn>) was posted on Friday, January 12, announcing the 75-day transition of the experimental NWPS service to operational status. - https://preview.water.noaa.gov will still be available until March 27, 2024 with minor interruption. It is advised that the public and NWS partners continue to familiarize themselves with this webpage. - Operational Implementation: On or about March 27, 2024 NWPS will become fully operational. While https://water.weather.gov/ was used for AHPS, NWPS will be implemented using the following URL, https://water.noaa.gov. The application currently present at https://water.noaa.gov will be replaced when NWPS is implemented. To support this transition, AHPS will continue operating for 60 days after NWPS is operationally implemented. After this time, all users will be redirected to https://water.noaa.gov. Thank you for your close partnership with the NWS. We look forward to continuing to work with you as the NWS transforms into a more nimble, flexible, and mobile agency providing essential mission services to you and others. With appreciation, NWS Boston/Norton If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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NWS Boston EM Briefing: Light Icing This Morning and Potential RI Flooding Thu Fri
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Good Morning Everyone, We have attached two one-page briefings and corresponding images: *1) Light icing this morning across interior southern New England*. Slippery travel is possible before temperatures rise above freezing this afternoon. Note that we have added western Rhode Island to the Winter Weather Advisory. *2) Potential for urban and river flooding in Rhode Island. * A Flood Watch has been issued for Rhode Island (except Block Island) Thursday night into Friday. We are most concerned about the possibility of the Pawtuxet River reaching its moderate flood stage sometime Thursday night or early Friday morning. Note that we *do not* expect flooding to be as significant as it was earlier this month. Homes and businesses could be impacted in low lying sections of Warwick, West Warwick and Cranston. This will be the final update on the light icing. The next briefing on the potential flooding will be issued later this afternoon. Thanks, Joe Dellicarpini and Kyle Pederson If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.23 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Light snow and icing across the interior
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Good afternoon, Here is the latest briefing on the light snow and ice event for tonight into Wednesday. We expanded the winter weather advisory to include northern CT through central MA for a period of light icing on Wednesday. In addition to the one pager briefing, we have attached graphics of expected snow and ice accumulations and the Winter Weather Advisory area. Thank you. Kevin Cadima and Torry Dooley If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.23 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Light Snow tonight followed by light icing on Wednesday across the interior high terrain
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Good morning everyone Attached is a one-pager on the periods of light snow on tap for tonight followed by pockets of light freezing rain/freezing drizzle across the interior high terrain on Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the high terrain of interior Massachusetts for tonight and Wednesday for the combination of minor snow accumulations and light icing. It is possible that this Winter Weather Advisory will need to be extended further southeast if confidence in light freezing rain/freezing drizzle increases. We have also included graphics on the expected minor snow accumulations tonight and the light icing across the interior high terrain for Wednesday. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank You! Meteorologists: Hayden Frank and Kyle Pederson If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.20 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Final Update on Frigid Temperatures through Sunday
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Good afternoon, Attached is our final update on the frigid temperatures this weekend. There have been no major changes in our last update. Please see the attached graphics for more information. Thanks, Bill Leatham and Matthew Belk If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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**CORRECTION** [2024.01.20 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Update on Frigid Temperatures this Weekend
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Good morning, Our previous email stated a wind advisory was in effect for Berkshire County and the East Slopes of The Berkshires. This was a typo, a *Wind Chill Advisory* is in effect from 10PM tonight through 10AM tomorrow morning. Apologies for any confusion. Thanks and have a great weekend. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.20 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Update on Frigid Temperatures this Weekend
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Good morning, We want to provide a quick update on the expected cold temperatures this weekend. A wind advisory will be in effect for Berkshire County and the east slopes of The Berkshires in MA from 10PM tonight through 10AM tomorrow. Wind chills are forecast to reach -15F or lower in the advisory area. Please find attached a map of the advisory and a table depicting the wind chill forecast through Monday morning. Thanks and have a great weekend, Meteorologists Rob Megnia and Andrew Loconto If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.19 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Update on Frigid Temperatures this Weekend
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Good afternoon, Please find an update regarding frigid temperatures this weekend attached. While wind chills are not currently forecast to dip below "advisory" or "warning" criteria, we want to emphasize potentially dangerous wind chills near and below zero both tonight and Saturday night. Given we do not currently have any products in effect, an update will be provided no later than 5 pm tomorrow (Saturday) unless significant changes are made to the forecast overnight. Additionally, freezing spray remains likely both tonight and tomorrow night given frigid temperatures and strong northwest winds. Mariners should be aware of hazardous conditions. Kind regards, Bill Leatham and Kristie Smith If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.19 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Light Snow Today and Frigid Temperatures this Weekend
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Good morning, Please find attached an updated one page briefing regarding expected accumulating snow across southeastern MA today. Since our briefing yesterday afternoon, confidence has increased that this will be a nuisance level event for most locations in southeastern MA and RI, thus no advisory headlines will be put into effect. We're generally expecting 2 to 3 inches of snow accumulations in Plymouth and Barnstable Counties in MA. Some locally higher amounts remain a possibility due to ocean effect enhancements. While this is expected to be a minor event, most of the accumulations are forecast to take place during the evening commute, so there may be some travel impacts this afternoon, especially along routes 3 and 6 in southeastern MA. This will be the last briefing for this event barring any significant changes. Thank you and have a great weekend, Meteorologists Rob Megnia and Andrew Loconto If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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[2024.01.18 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Light Snow Friday and Frigid Temperatures this Weekend
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Good afternoon, Please find our latest briefing regarding light snow accumulations on Friday and frigid temperatures this weekend attached. The most significant change to the forecast revolves around snow totals, which have *decreased* since our previous update. Dry air will limit snow accumulations across interior southern New England. The greatest accumulations will occur across Plymouth and Barnstable counties, specifically the general area surrounding the Cape Cod Canal. Our current forecast calls for 2-3" of snow, generally falling between noon and midnight tomorrow. We do want to make you aware of a non-zero chance for localized accumulations as high as 4 to 5" in southern Plymouth county. As with the previous update, heavy freezing spray remains a risk Friday night through Saturday night. Kind regards, Frank Nocera and Kristie Smith If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via: email: box.operations(a)noaa.gov phone: 508.622.3280 Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners) social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

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