[Weather] [2020.03.05 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Wind and High Waves Friday night and Saturday

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon,

A strong ocean storm will pass well southeast of Nantucket Friday night and
Saturday morning. This will bring strong winds to coastal areas especially
along Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. Ocean areas will have
strong winds and high seas.

The wind may combine with light snow accumulation on the Cape and Islands
as well as coastal Plymouth County. This would create slick travel Friday
night into Saturday morning. Actual snow amounts will range from a coating
to 2 inches.

Please see the details below for more information. Attached are graphics
depicting the wind, wave heights, and snow.

*Headlines and Where: *

   - *High Wind Watch *for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties Friday
   Evening through Saturday Morning
   - *Wind Advisory* for Block Island, Southern and Eastern Plymouth County
   Friday Evening through Saturday Morning
   - *Storm and Gale Watches* in effect for the ocean waters Friday Evening
   into Saturday

*What: *

   - North winds of 20 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph.
   - Tides running about 2 feet above normal.

*When: *

   - Highest wind gusts expected Friday night into Saturday morning.
   - Highest wave heights are expected Saturday morning.

*Impacts:*

   - Tree limbs and power lines may be blown down that could cause damage
   along with power outages.
   - Splashover near the time of high tide Saturday may cause coastal
   erosion.

*Confidence:*

   - Forecast winds may increase depending on the track of the low.
      - If the storm tracks closer to the coast then speeds would be higher
      and stronger winds would push further inland
      - If the storm pushes further offshore lesser winds would be expected

Expect another updated briefing no later than 5 AM Friday morning.

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
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Norton, MA 02766
508.622.3280
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