[Weather] [2020-07-18 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Heat Advisory Sunday/Monday

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon everyone,

Following is an update to the briefing sent this morning based on Saturday
afternoon's updated forecast.

*What Has Changed:*

The Heat Advisory has been expanded to now include the remainder of
Worcester County.


*Heat Advisory Sunday & Monday - Details*:

*What:*

   - Heat index of 97 to 102 degrees.

*Where:*

   - Much of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, except the South
   Coast and the Berkshires.

*When:*

   - Sunday and Monday.

*Impacts:*

   - Heat illnesses may occur with prolonged strenuous activity outdoors.


*Scattered Thunderstorms Monday - Details:*

Scattered strong thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon. A few
stronger storms may contain damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall. Heavy
rainfall may produce localized flooding.

Attached are the updated Heat Advisory map and maximum heat index values
forecast for Sunday and Monday. The Severe Thunderstorm Outlook for Monday
is attached as well but is *unchanged* from this morning's briefing.

Thank You!

Meteorologists: Andrew Loconto and Bill Babcock


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:

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