[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Jose Local Statement Advisory Number 53
National Weather Service Taunton MA  AL122017
1209 PM EDT Mon Sep 18 2017

This product covers Southern New England

**Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect from Watch Hill, Rhode Island
to Hull, Massachusetts**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Barnstable MA, Block Island RI, Dukes MA, Eastern
      Plymouth MA, Nantucket MA, Newport RI, Southern Bristol MA,
      Southern Plymouth MA, and Washington RI

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning 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 510 miles south of Nantucket MA
    - 33.9N 71.1W
    - Storm Intensity 75 mph
    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 9 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Although the center of Jose is forecast to pass southeast of
Nantucket, the broad storm will bring a variety of significant hazards
to southeast New England Tuesday through Thursday. The biggest impacts
will be on Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, Cape Cod, south
coastal Rhode Island, and coastal Plymouth and Bristol Counties in
Massachusetts.

The greatest concern is severe beach erosion along coastlines of
southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Some protective dunes may be
overtopped or severely eroded by this storm.

Moderate coastal flooding is possible during the times of high tide
Tuesday night into Thursday, especially over Nantucket and portions of
the eastern Massachusetts coast south of Boston. Minor to low-end
moderate coastal flooding is expected elsewhere.

Tropical Storm Force winds are likely to impact southeast
Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands, and southern Rhode
Island. These winds may be strong enough to result in some downed
trees, large branches, and power lines, resulting in scattered power
outages. Farther to the west, outside of the tropical storm force wind
threat area, because of the full foliage, there could still be some
impact of gusty winds.

On the coastal waters south and southeast of New England, seas will
build to more than 20 feet, with up to 25 feet over the outer waters
south of Nantucket. The combination of high seas and strong winds will
result in life-threatening conditions. All mariners are advised to be
in port by tonight.

Heavy rain, especially Tuesday night and Wednesday, may cause
localized flash flooding in urban areas. Three to five inches of rain,
possibly locally higher, may occur in southeast Massachusetts and
parts of Rhode Island.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Near the coast and especially across Cape Cod and the Islands, winds
may be strong enough to knock down some trees, large branches, and
power lines. Scattered power outages may occur from late Tuesday
through Wednesday across Cape Cod and the Islands and other portions of
southeastern Massachusetts and southern Rhode Island.

Farther inland, outside of the tropical storm force wind threat area,
because of the full foliage, there could still be some impacts from
gusty winds that could down some smaller tree limbs.

Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, especially across
Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cape Cod.

* SURGE:
A storm surge of around 2 feet may occur above already high
astronomical tides during the Tuesday night through Thursday high tide
cycles for both south and east facing coastlines. When combined with
large wave action, this could produce localized areas of 1 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Jose will likely bring large waves, possibly over 15 feet, to ocean
exposed beaches across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The result will
be dangerous rip currents through at least Wednesday for most ocean
exposed beaches. The rip current threat will likely persist throughout
the rest of the week or even longer.

Severe beach erosion is a special concern along the outer Rhode Island
coast from Westerly to Newport, Block Island, Westport, the outer Cape
from Eastham to Chatham, south side of Martha's Vineyard, and south
and east sides of Nantucket. Some protective dunes may be at risk of
being overtopped or eroded away.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Heavy rain, especially Tuesday night and Wednesday, may cause localized
flash flooding in urban areas. Three to five inches of rain, possibly
locally higher, may occur in southeast Massachusetts and parts of Rhode
Island. There could be some impacts to basements as well.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
If evacuating away from the area or relocating to a nearby shelter,
leave early before weather conditions become hazardous

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect your
home or business. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as
possible before weather conditions completely deteriorate. Deliberate
efforts should be underway to protect life and property. Ensure that
your emergency supplies kit is stocked and ready.

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

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 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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