[Weather] [2020-07-20 AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Heat Advisory and Potential for Strong Thunderstorms

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning all,

Here is the latest briefing regarding the heat advisory and potential for a
few strong to severe storms on Monday.

*What Has Changed*

The heat advisory was expanded to the south coast of Rhode Island and
Massachusetts, except for the Cape/Islands and Newport County RI.

*Heat Advisory:*

*What:*

   - Heat index of 98 to 104 degrees.

*Where:*

   - Much of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, except the Cape
   and Islands and Newport County RI.

*When:*

   - Today

*Impacts:*

   - Heat illnesses may occur with prolonged strenuous activity outdoors.


*Thunderstorm Risk:*

   - A few strong thunderstorms possible this afternoon
   - Localized damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall with the stronger
   storms
   - Heavy rainfall may produce localized flooding

*Confidence:  *Areal coverage of storms this afternoon will likely be
limited and any showers or thunderstorms moving through this morning may
impact instability and potential for stronger storms to develop this
afternoon.

Attached are the updated Heat Advisory map and maximum heat index values
forecast for today. The Severe Thunderstorm Outlook for Monday is also
attached.

Thank you.
Kevin Cadima


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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