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[2019.10.11 PM] Emergency Management Briefing For Offshore Ocean Storm/Melissa
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 11 Oct '19

11 Oct '19

Good afternoon, A long-duration storm (Subtropical Storm Melissa) continues to bring wind, rain and minor coastal flooding to portions of southern New England into tonight. *What has changed ...* - A *WIND ADVISORY* extended for the Cape & Islands through 10 PM EDT. - A *COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY* has been issued for Nantucket for the overnight high tide - A *COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT *has been issued for the south coast of RI for splashover during the high tide this evening. - *GALE WARNINGS* continue till 5 AM EDT Saturday at the latest. *What / Where / When ... * *Strong to damaging winds (Cape & Islands)* - Especially along the immediate coastline for the areas referenced above - Max sustained around 25 to 35 mph, max gusts around 35 to 50 mph - Isolated tree damage, power outages - Strongest winds this evening, diminishing overnight *Minor coastal flooding (Nantucket)* - Around 1.5 to 2.0 foot surge with high tides + around 5 to 10 foot waves - Less than one-foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, more specifically, potential issues for Easy Street in Nantucket - For the high tide around midnight - Surge lowers into Saturday with diminishing wind and wave action - Beach erosion remains possible with persistent northeast winds and waves of 10 to 20 feet up to the entrances of inner bays and sounds *Gale force winds along with high seas (all waters)* - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels - Strong winds and high seas continue this morning into this afternoon, diminishing overnight into Saturday - Max sustained winds around 25-35 kt, gusts around 35-50 kt; highest seas around 10-20 feet 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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Sub-Tropical Storm Melissa
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 11 Oct '19

11 Oct '19

Good Morning Everyone, The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on Sub-Tropical Storm Melissa which was located about 200 miles south-southeast of Martha's Vineyard. The forecast takes Melissa slowly to the east northeast over the next couple of days, away from our area. See the attached graphic for more details. The impacts that we briefed earlier this morning (rain, strong winds, minor coastal flooding, and rough seas) are still valid. The storm's impacts will gradually ease tonight and Saturday as it pulls farther away from our region. At this time, we are continuing with our current headlines for wind and coastal flooding. No tropical headlines will be issued. 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 by phone at 508.622.3280. Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston> Thanks, Joe DelliCarpini

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[2019.10.11 AM] Emergency Management Briefing For Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 11 Oct '19

11 Oct '19

Good morning, A long duration storm system continues to bring wind, rain and coastal flooding to the region today into this evening. Details are below along with the attached briefing. *What has changed ...* - The *FLOOD WATCH* has been canceled. - A *WIND ADVISORY* continues for the Cape & Islands through 6 pm. - A *COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY* has been issued for Nantucket with the 11:30 am high tide. - *STORM WARNINGS* have been canceled. - *GALE WARNINGS* continue till 5 am Saturday at the latest. *What / Where / When ... * *Strong to damaging winds (Cape & Islands)* - Especially along the immediate coastline for the areas referenced above - Max sustained around 25 to 35 mph, max gusts around 35 to 50 mph - Isolated tree damage, power outages - Strongest winds this morning into this afternoon, diminishing evening and overnight *Minor coastal flooding (Nantucket)* - Around 1.5 to 2.0 foot surge with high tides + around 5 to 10 foot waves - Less than one-foot of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, more specifically, potential issues for Easy Street in Nantucket - For the high tide around 11:30 am - Surge lowers into Saturday with diminishing wind and wave action - Beach erosion remains possible with persistent northeast winds and waves of 10 to 20 feet up to the entrances of inner bays and sounds *Gale force winds along with high seas (all waters)* - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels - Strong winds and high seas continue this morning into this afternoon, diminishing overnight into Saturday - Max sustained winds around 25-35 kts, gusts around 35-45 kts; highest seas around 10-20 feet If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address or on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>. Respectfully, Benjamin Sipprell Meteorologist 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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[2019.10.10 PM] Emergency Management Briefing For Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

Good afternoon, Latest trends continue to support less rain but strong winds with isolated tree damage/power outages will continue tonight into Friday morning across Cape Cod and the Islands along with minor to moderate coastal flooding and beach erosion. *What has changed ...* - The *FLOOD WATCH* is now confined to only Cape Cod and the Islands - The *WIND ADVISORY* is now confined to only coastal Plymouth and Bristol counties of MA along with southern RI - The *COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY* has been cancelled for Suffolk County MA including the City of Boston *What / Where / When ... * *Strong to damaging winds* (Southeast MA, Cape & Islands, southern RI) - Max sustained around 20 to 40 mph, max gusts around 40 to 60 mph Cape Cod and Islands - Isolated tree damage, power outages - Strongest winds this evening, diminishing Friday into Friday night *Inland flooding* (Cape & Islands) - An additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall - Poor drainage flooding especially for coastal communities during high tide + storm surge - Periods of rain through Friday *Minor to moderate coastal flooding *(E/SE Coastal MA including the Cape & Islands) - Around 2 foot surge with high tides + around 15 to 25 foot waves - Significant beach erosion anticipated - Flooding near shore roads, potential closures, inundation of 1 to 2 feet possible - For the high tide cycle this evening, worst flooding & erosion at Nantucket *Gale to storm force winds along with dangerous seas* (all waters) - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels - Highest seas and strongest winds today into this evening, diminishing Friday into Saturday - Max sustained winds around 25-35 kts, gusts around 35-55 kts; highest seas around 15-25 feet 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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[2019.10.10 AM] Emergency Management Briefing For Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 10 Oct '19

10 Oct '19

Good Morning, As we continue to monitor the storm system to our south, here are the latest updates ... *What has changed ...* - The *FLOOD WATCH* was dropped for Suffolk and Norfolk County MA, including the City of Boston, as rainfall totals were trimmed down. We are forecasting 1 to 2 inches throughout the 2-day event across E / NE Massachusetts. - The *WIND ADVISORY* was dropped for northeast CT and northwest RI as gusts exceeding 45 mph are no longer anticipated. Gusts 20 to 40 mph are still possible. - The *COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY* has been expanded to include Suffolk County MA including the City of Boston for the Thursday night high tide. *What / Where / When ... * *Strong to damaging winds* (Southeast MA, Cape & Islands, Southeast RI) - Especially along the immediate coastline for the areas referenced above - Max sustained around 20 to 40 mph, max gusts around 40 to 60 mph - Scattered tree damage, power outages - Strongest winds today into this evening, diminishing Friday into Friday night *Inland flooding* (Southeast MA, Cape & Islands) - Excessive rainfall risk with an additional 3 to 6 inches - Including yesterday’s rainfall, storm-total rainfall amounts upwards of 8-inches are possible - Urban, poor drainage flooding especially for coastal communities during high tide + storm surge - Periods of heavy rain today through Friday *Minor to moderate coastal flooding *(E/SE Coastal MA including the Cape & Islands) - Around 2 foot surge with high tides + around 15 to 25 foot waves - Significant beach erosion anticipated - Flooding near shore roads, potential closures, inundation of 1 to 2 feet possible - For the high tide cycle this evening *Gale to storm force winds along with dangerous seas* (all waters) - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels, rescues possible - Highest seas and strongest winds today into this evening, diminishing Friday into Saturday - Max sustained winds around 25-35 kts, gusts around 35-55 kts; highest seas around 15-25 feet If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address or on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>. Respectfully, Benjamin Sipprell Meteorologist 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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[2019.10.09 PM] Emergency Management Briefing For Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 09 Oct '19

09 Oct '19

Good Afternoon, *What has changed from previous forecast ...* - *Wind Advisory* has been expanded to Essex county with strongest winds along the coast of that county. *Wind advisory* also expanded to include all of southeast MA, RI into Windham county of northeast CT for NE winds 20-30 mph gusting up to 45 mph Thursday and Thursday night - *Flood Watch* has been expanded to include the Greater Boston area for 3-5 inches of total rainfall - *Coastal Flood Watch & Advisory* - no changes from previous forecast *What / Where / When ...* *Strong to damaging winds* - COAST: Forecast NE max winds sustained 20 to 40 mph, gusts 40 to 60 mph - INTERIOR: Forecast NE max winds sustained 15 to 25 mph, gusts 25 to 45 mph - Scattered tree damage, power outages - Biggest impact Cape Cod, Nantucket, Marthas Vineyard and coastal Plymouth county - Strongest winds Thursday into Thursday night *Inland flooding* - Excessive rainfall of 3 to 6 inch amounts eastern MA and RI with storm total in excess of 8-inches possible Plymouth county, Cape Cod and Islands - Urban, poor drainage flooding especially for coastal communities during high tide + storm surge - Heaviest rain late tonight through Thursday night *Minor to moderate coastal flooding* - Around 2 foot surge with high tides + 15 to 25 foot waves - Flooding near shore roads, potential closures, inundation of 1 to 2 feet possible - Eastern MA, especially Nantucket - Over multiple high tide cycles Thursday and Friday - Significant beach erosion anticipated *Gale to storm force winds along with dangerous seas* - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels - Prolonged period of NE gale to storm force winds now through Friday evening - Forecast NE max winds sustained 25 to 45 kts, gusts 35 to 55 kts - OUTER WATERS: Forecast max wave heights 15 to 25 feet - INNER WATERS (bays and sounds): Forecast max wave heights 5 to 15 feet - Impacts to all waters, building tonight into Thursday, height around Thursday afternoon into evening, diminishing Friday into Saturday Frank Nocera If you have any questions or would like more information don't hesitate to reach out to us as we are here 24x7. 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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[2019.10.09 AM] - Emergency Management Briefing For Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 09 Oct '19

09 Oct '19

Greetings all, *A significant, impactful and potential dangerous situation is unfolding which may perhaps catch some folks off guard as this is an early-season storm system*. With increasing confidence, headlines have been updated accordingly to highlight periods in where threats will occur and when we have the greatest concern for impacts. *At this point we are encouraging everyone to plan accordingly, to take action as necessary especially for coastline communities towards the protection of life and property*. With the expectation of strong to damaging winds, we're anticipating scattered tree damage along with power outages. Minor, possibly moderate coastal flooding, there are likely going to be issues with vulnerable near-shore roads. *What / Where / When ...* *Strong to damaging winds* - COAST: Forecast NE max winds sustained 20 to 40 mph, gusts 40 to 60 mph - INTERIOR: Forecast NE max winds sustained 15 to 25 mph, gusts 25 to 45 mph - Scattered tree damage, power outages - Biggest impact for MA & RI coastal communities, especially the Cape & Islands - Developing today, height of winds around Thursday afternoon, diminishing Friday *Inland flooding* - Excessive rainfall risk with short duration 3 to 6 inch amounts, storm total in excess of 8-inches - Urban, poor drainage flooding especially for coastal communities during high tide + storm surge - Eastern MA & all of RI, especially the Cape & Islands - Heaviest rain late tonight through Thursday night *Minor to moderate coastal flooding* - Around 2 foot surge with high tides + 10 to 20 foot waves - Flooding near shore roads, potential closures, inundation of 1 to 2 feet possible - Eastern MA, especially Nantucket - Over multiple high tide cycles Thursday and Friday - Significant beach erosion anticipated *Gale to storm force winds along with dangerous seas* - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels, rescues possible - Prolonged period of NE gale to storm force winds now through Friday evening - Forecast NE max winds sustained 25 to 45 kts, gusts 35 to 55 kts - OUTER WATERS: Forecast max wave heights 15 to 25 feet - INNER WATERS (bays and sounds): Forecast max wave heights 5 to 15 feet - Impacts to all waters, building today into Thursday, height around Thursday afternoon into evening, diminishing Friday into Saturday If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address or on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>. Respectfully, Benjamin Sipprell Meteorologist 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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[2019.10.08 PM] - Emergency Management Briefing For Late Week Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

Greetings all, We continue to forecast a late week offshore ocean storm. Confidence is growing for at least some impact to southern New England. Higher end watches have been posted for the Cape and islands, as well as the adjacent coastal waters. These watches highlight the period of greatest concern for the wind threat. Gusty winds will begin *earlier *than when these watches begin. *What ...* - Lashing easterly winds and rain - Potential sustained winds 20 to 30 mph, gusts 30 to 50 mph, perhaps stronger - Possibly heavy rainfall amounts which could lead to localized flooding - Building waves and beach erosion - Gales, potentially storms over the waters with seas building upwards of 20 feet *Where ...* - All of Southern New England under threat - However, the more significant impacts are forecast along the coast, especially the southern RI, southern and southeastern MA coastline, including Cape Cod and the Islands *When ...* - Developing Wednesday, the height of impacts are anticipated late Thursday into Friday - Will see an improving trend beginning as early as Friday night going through the weekend It's important to note that tides are astronomically low. A Coastal Flood Watch has been posted for portions of the South Shore, Cape and islands. There is a risk in these areas for large surges and waves to overcome the lower astronomical tide and possibly result in coastal flooding. These details will evolve with later forecasts. 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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[2019.10.08 AM - Heads Up] Late Week Offshore Ocean Storm
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 08 Oct '19

08 Oct '19

Greetings all, This will serve as a heads up email. We are currently forecasting a late week offshore ocean storm. While there is uncertainty with specifics, we are concerned about the following: *What ...* - Lashing easterly winds and rain - Potential sustained winds 20 to 30 mph, gusts 30 to 50 mph, perhaps stronger - Possibly heavy rainfall amounts which could lead to localized flooding - Building waves and beach erosion - Gales, potentially storms over the waters with seas building upwards of 20 feet *Where ...* - All of Southern New England under threat - However, the more significant impacts are forecast along the coast, especially the southern RI, southern and southeastern MA coastline, including Cape Cod and the Islands *When ...* - Developing Wednesday, the height of impacts are anticipated late Thursday into Friday - Will see an improving trend beginning as early as Friday night going through the weekend It's important to note that tides are astronomically low so the expectation is a lower threat with respect to coastal flooding. 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/> . Respectfully, Benjamin Sipprell Meteorologist 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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Update - some minor coastal flooding likely in Nantucket Harbor
by BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account 07 Sep '19

07 Sep '19

Just a quick update... the surge is now about 2 feet above the astronomical tide at Nantucket, with about an hour until high tide. The 3 ft. astronomical tide, plus the 2 ft. surge will lead to 5 ft., which is the threshold for the start of some minor coastal flooding in Nantucket Harbor -- although 5.5 ft is when more significant flooding occurs there. -- Glenn Field NWS - Norton, MA 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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