[Weather] [2022.12.21AM] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Impactful Storm Fri-Sat

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good morning, we continue to monitor an impactful storm that will affect
holiday travel from Friday into Saturday. Overall the forecast remains
similar to the previous briefing.

*What is new:*

   -
*A High Wind Watch was issued for all of eastern Massachusetts from Friday
   through Saturday afternoon. *[image: High_Wind_Watch.png]
   -
*Gale Watch and Storm Watch were issued for all waters from Friday through
   Saturday.  *[image: Hazardous_Marine_Conditions.png]
   - *Rainfall is slightly higher, generally 1.5" to 2.5", with locally
   higher amounts. *


As previously discussed, the main concerns include:

   - Damaging winds up to 65 MPH Friday from the south or southeast, and
   strong west/southwest winds up to 45 MPH Saturday, which could affect power
   restoration efforts.
   - Minor to Moderate coastal flooding along parts of both the east and
   south coasts during the Friday morning high tide, and for the south coast
   during the evening high tide.
   - Minor river flooding, especially along the mainstem Connecticut River.
   Minor flooding refers to flooding less than one foot deep and is primarily
   confined to low-lying areas.
   - Hazardous winds and seas for marine travel.

Meteorologists Torry Gaucher and Matt Belk

Thank you,
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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