[Weather] [2019.03.19 PM NWS Briefing]

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon,

This is a follow-up to our morning e-mail.  We continue to monitor a
developing coastal storm which will likely impact Southern New England in
some capacity beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing into early
Friday.  Note that there is a fair amount of uncertainty in details.

*Changes:*

   - Strong northwest wind gusts to 45 mph will trail the storm center late
   Friday into Saturday. Gale headlines may be needed on the waters.

*What:*

   - Rain, with a risk for some wet snow mixing in.
   - Periods of heavy rainfall rates with a low risk for brief heavy
   snowfall rates if it occurs.
   - Risk for at least minor coastal flooding.
   - Strong Northwest wind gusts to 40-45 mph starting late Friday through
   Saturday evening.

*When:*

   - Mainly rain beginning in Western MA and Northern CT Thursday afternoon
   and in the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour.
   - If a change to snow occurs, it would likely be during the overnight
   hours Thursday night.
   - Coastal flood risk for Thursday night, and Friday mid day high tides,
   mainly for east coastal Massachusetts.

*When we will know more/Uncertainty:*

   - There is uncertainty as to whether a change to wet snow will
   ultimately occur, and if so, where exactly the best chances are.
   - Strength of the low pressure will ultimately determine the risk for
   coastal flooding.
   - We will continue to monitor over the next 36-60 hours and update as
   necessary as the potential impacts become better defined.

As always, if you have any questions in the interim, don't hesitate to
reach out at any time.

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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