[Weather] [2019.07.17 AM] Flood and Severe Thunderstorm Threats Today and Thursday, Heat and Humidity Friday through Sunday

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good Morning,

Please see the attached briefing which outlines potential weather hazards
for the remainder of the week and the weekend. Both weather events may
require headlines to be issued.

*1.) Possible strong to severe thunderstorms along with potential localized
flooding Today through Thursday ...*

*What ... *

   - Strong to severe thunderstorms with locally strong to damaging winds.
   - Heavy downpours, 1 to 3 inches of rainfall, localized urban,
   poor-drainage flood risk.

*Where ... *

   - All areas of Southern New England could be affected.

*When ... *

   - Thunderstorm potential begins around Noon and continues into the
   evening.
   - Heavy rain threat will also begin around noon and is forecast to
   continue into Thursday.

*Confidence ... *

   - Confident there will be scattered thunderstorms, some strong to
   severe, along with heavy downpours across Southern New England.
   - Lower confidence regarding where the greatest impact will occur. One
   town could be impacted by a downpour while the neighboring town sees very
   little.

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*2.) Heat and Humidity Friday through Sunday ...*

*What ...*

   - Hot and humid weather with highs in the 90s to lower 100s.
   - Heat indices ranging from 95F to 110F.  Dew points in the low to mid
   70s. Oppressive.

*Where ...*

   - All areas of Southern New England except the Cape & Islands will be
   affected.

*When ... *

   - Friday through Sunday.

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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:

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