[Weather] [2019.12.14 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Heavy rain and strong winds today

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning,

Heavy rainfall will impact the region through this afternoon. Gusty winds
will also impact the region today, strongest across Cape Cod and the
islands. Changes and details below:

*Changed:*
Interior icing threat has ended as temperatures are above freezing.
Gale Warning upgraded to Storm Warning for Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound,
Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. Gale Warning continues for all other
waters.
Wind Advisory upgraded to High Wind Warning for Cape Cod and the Islands.
New Wind Advisory for Block Island, Southern Rhode Island and Southeast
Massachusetts.

*Heavy Rain/River Flooding Threat:*
*Locations*: All locations. Particular rivers at risk include: Pawcatuck
River at Westerly and Wood River Junction, Pawtuxet River at Cranston,
Taunton River at Bridgewater, Wood River at Hope Valley, and Assabet River
at Maynard.
*Timing:* Now through Saturday evening, heaviest this morning through
midday.
*Amounts*: 1 to 2 inches across Western MA. 2 to 2.5 inches across northern
CT and RI as well as central and eastern MA. May see local amounts up to 3
inches.
*Impact*: Combination of snow melt and heavy rain may result in localized
flooding.
*Confidence:* High.

*Strong Winds:*
*Locations*: Cape Cod, the islands and all coastal waters.
*Timing*: From 8 AM through 3 PM today.
*Wind Speeds*: South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
*Impact*: Damaging winds may result in downed trees and scattered power
outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
*Confidence*: High.

*High Seas: *
*Locations*: Coastal waters from Provincetown to Chatham to Nantucket and
out 20 nm, Coastal waters 25nm south of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
*Timing*: From 8 AM through 4 PM today.
*Wave Heights*: 9 to 14 feet.
*Impact*: Hazardous seas combined with strong winds could capsize or damage
vessels.

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:

Meteorologist: Rodney Chai

National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA
46 Commerce Way
Norton, MA 02766
508.622.3280
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