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>
