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.
Respectfully,
Benjamin Sipprell
Meteorologist
National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA
46 Commerce Way