[Weather] NWS Boston EM Briefing: Storm Update

[BOX Operations - NOAA Service Account]

Good Morning Everyone,

We are in the peak of the storm for damaging winds and flooding rainfall
from now through roughly 12 pm, then conditions will slowly improve
(although river flooding will become more of a concern starting this
afternoon as runoff enters the rivers).

Here are the details:

*Damaging Winds: All of Southern New England*
- Gusts of 50 to 70 MPH will continue through noon, with the
highest gusts in Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts,
including Cape Cod and the Islands.
- Downed trees and wires may lead to power outages.
- Driving will be difficult, especially on bridges.

*Flooding Rain: All of Southern New England*
- Another 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected today, with the
higher totals near the Berkshires.
- Flooding of rivers and streams is possible.
- Flooding of streets and poor drainage areas will make travel
difficult.

*Coastal Flooding: South Coastal MA/RI*
- Moderate tidal flooding is expected on the upper part of
Narragansett Bay around Providence during the midday high tide.
Flooding 1 to 2 feet deep may impact more vulnerable
locations. Providence may reach 10 feet Mean Lower Low Water
which has not occurred since Hurricane Bob in August, 1991.
- Minor tidal flooding is expected elsewhere along the Rhode
Island and Massachusetts South Coast. Flooding less than one
foot deep will impact some coastal roads.
- Be aware that some coastal roadways may become impassable
around high tide.

Additional emails will be sent as needed, otherwise this will be the last
briefing for this storm.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't
hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via:
email: box.operations at noaa.gov
phone: 508.622.3280
Slack/NWSChat 2.0 <https://nwschatws.slack.com/> (for approved partners)
social media: Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter
<http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>

Thanks,
Joe Dellicarpini
NWS Boston/Norton
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