[Weather] [2019.12.14 AM Update] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Updated Weather Hazards

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning,

A follow up to this morning's email to give an update on the latest weather
hazards.

*Changed:*
Storm Warning cancelled for Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound
and Buzzards Bay. Gale Warning in effect now for all waters till 7pm
tomorrow.
High Wind Warning cancelled for Cape Cod and the Islands.
Wind Advisory cancelled for Block Island, Southern Rhode Island and
Southeast Massachusetts.
Areal Flood Watch cancelled for most areas except for certain rivers.
Detail below:

*Rain/Flooding Threat*
*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 Nashua River at East Pepperell.
*Timing:* Now through tomorrow morning, heaviest this afternoon.
*Amounts*: Additional 0.25 inches of precipitation across Western MA and
northern CT. Additional 0.5 to 1 inch of rain for RI as well as central and
eastern MA.
*Impact*: Combination of snow melt and rainfall runoff may result in
localized flooding. Also, very minor flooding or splashover in eastern MA
coast during high tide through this afternoon.
*Confidence*: High.

*Strong Winds:*
*Locations*: Cape Cod, the islands and all coastal waters.
*Timing*: Now through this afternoon.
*Wind Speeds*: Southwest winds 15 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
*Impact*: Gusty winds could blow unsecured objects around. Tree limbs could
be blown down and a few power outages may result.
*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*: Now through 7pm tomorrow.
*Wave Heights*: 10 to 15 feet.
*Impact*: Hazardous seas combined with strong winds could capsize or damage
vessels.
*Confidence*: High

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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