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