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Hurricane Jose Local Statement Advisory Number 51
National Weather Service Taunton MA  AL122017
1146 PM EDT Sun Sep 17 2017

This product covers Southern New England

**Tropical Storm Watch Remains In Effect From Watch Hill, Rhode Island
 to Plymouth, Massachusetts**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barnstable MA, Block
      Island RI, Dukes MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Nantucket MA, Newport
      RI, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, and Washington RI

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 630 miles south of Nantucket MA
    - 32.2N 71.6W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Jose is expected to weaken to a Tropical Storm before
nearing southern New England but will still bring a variety of
significant hazards.

Tropical Storm Force winds may impact coastal Rhode Island including
Block Island, and coastal portions of southeast Massachusetts
including Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket by sometime
Tuesday afternoon, which could result in some tree damage and
scattered power outages.

Of greater concern is the potential for severe beach erosion along
ocean coastlines of Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts. Some
protective dunes may be overtopped or severely eroded by this storm.

On the coastal waters south and southeast of New England, seas will
likely build to over 20 feet. The combination of these high seas and
Tropical Storm Force winds will result in life-threatening conditions.
Mariners are advised to be in port by Monday night.

Other potential hazards include minor to moderate coastal flooding and
localized flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across
South Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and
the Islands.

Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across the rest of southern New England.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant impacts
across coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Areas of inundation with storm surge flooding accentuated by
      waves. Damage to several buildings, mainly near the coast.
    - Sections of near-shore escape routes and secondary roads become
      weakened or washed out, especially in usually vulnerable low
      spots.
    - Major beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes. Strong and
      numerous rip currents.
    - Moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers.
      Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in
      unprotected anchorages.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited
impacts across Southern New England. Potential impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams may become swollen and overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and take necessary
actions to secure your home or business. Deliberate efforts should be
underway to protect life and property. Ensure that your Emergency
Supplies Kit is stocked and ready.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track as there are inherent forecast uncertainties
which must be taken into account.

All mariners should be in port by late Monday. Make sure that your
boat is moored very securely or remove it from the water while there is
still time.

If you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to high wind,
such as a mobile home or on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter. Take
enough supplies for you and your family for several days.

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the
forecast.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Taunton MA around 6 AM EDT Monday, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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