[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 51
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL052019
1109 PM EDT Thu Sep 5 2019

This product covers Southern New England

 **Tropical Storm Warnings remain in effect for Cape Cod and the
  Islands**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barnstable MA, Dukes
      MA, and Nantucket MA

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 650 miles southwest of Nantucket MA
    - 33.8N 77.4W
    - Storm Intensity 100 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian is forecast to pass about 120 miles southeast of
Nantucket Saturday morning as it moves quickly northeastward and well
offshore by late Saturday afternoon. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and
high surf will be the main impacts, with the strongest wind and
heaviest rain occurring late Friday night through Saturday morning,
especially over Nantucket. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect
for Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

Winds will peak at 30 to 40 mph late Friday night and Saturday morning
over the outer Cape and Islands as winds turn from northeast to north.
Occasional gusts to 60 mph are possible. Winds will diminish Saturday
afternoon. Total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is possible with minor
urban poor drainage flooding. A storm surge of 2 to 2.5 feet is
possible during the Saturday morning high tide which may bring minor
coastal flooding to Nantucket Harbor.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
the Cape and Islands. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Downed trees and power lines.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

Also, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across southeast Massachusetts, especially near the coast.

* SURGE:
Minor coastal flooding is possible along Nantucket Harbor during the
high tide Saturday morning.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across the Cape and Islands. Potential impacts
include:
    - 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.

Elsewhere across Southern New England, little to no impact is
anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Listen to local official for recommended
preparedness actions.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

* 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 Boston/Norton MA around 6 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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