[Weather] [2020-08-02 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Isaias & Severe Risk Today

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning everyone,

You will find attached the latest update on Tropical Storm Isaias. *The
main changes with this update were a track farther to the west and decrease
in probability of tropical storm force winds (that is, sustained winds >=
39 mph). *

*Threats:*
Potential for 2-4" heavy rain with localized 6" and strong winds of 40 mph
with gusts up to 60 mph. Also, there is potential for minor coastal
flooding and storm surge.

*Timing:*
Late Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

*Confidence:*
Confidence remains low.  A slight shift in track will have significant
implications on the axis of heavy rain and tropical storm force winds.

*Severe Potential Today:*
There remains a small chance for a few isolated strong to severe storms
this afternoon into the evening. The main threats would be localized
damaging winds with a very low but non-zero risk of tornadoes. Localized
urban poor drainage flooding with heavy downpours.

Thanks,
Bryce Williams and Matt Belk


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