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
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