[Weather] [2020-03-19 PM] NWS Boston EM Briefing for Severe Storms Friday Afternoon & Evening

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good afternoon,

A cold front will slide in from the west Friday afternoon and into the
evening. Ahead of the front, a few severe thunderstorms may develop.

The graphics attached are the severe thunderstorm outlook for southern New
England for March 20, 2020, hazards expected and a reminder of the SPC
Severe Weather Outlook definitions.

There is potential for a coastal storm to impact southern New England
Monday into Tuesday with accumulating snow possible. Folks should stay
tuned to the forecast over the weekend.

*What:*

   -  A few severe thunderstorms are possible with the main threats of:
      - Damaging Wind Gusts
      - Heavy Downpours
      - Low risk of rotating storms

*When and Where:*

   - During Friday afternoon and into the evening. Roughly between 4-8 PM.
      - Between 4-6 PM western MA and CT
      - Between 6-8 PM RI and eastern MA

*Uncertainty:*

   - Showers may develop during the morning into the early afternoon, which
   could inhibit storms from becoming strong

Expect an updated weather briefing no later than 6 AM Friday.

Thanks,
Meteorologists Frank Nocera and Bill Leatham

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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