[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 28
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL092020
1117 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

This product covers Southern New England

...Tropical Storm Isaias To Impact Southern New England Late Tuesday...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for northern Connecticut,
      Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 690 miles southwest of Nantucket MA
    - 33.8N 78.5W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 22 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Isaias is expected to quickly track through southeast New
York and western New England Tuesday evening as a strong tropical
storm, before heading into northern New England. Most of the storm's
impacts will occur during about a 6 hour period early Tuesday night.

Strong southerly winds gusting to 60 mph may be capable of downing
some trees and power lines. There is also the possibility of an
isolated tornado. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected, with
the higher totals closer to the Berkshires, where urban or small
stream flooding may occur. It's possible that parts of Rhode Island
and eastern Massachusetts receive less than one inch of rain.

Minor coastal flooding may impact south coastal Rhode Island and
Massachusetts during high tide Tuesday evening. Inundation would be
1 to 2 feet ground level if it were to occur.

Rough surf and an increased risk of dangerous rip currents should
affect south coastal beaches Tuesday and at least into Wednesday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southern New England. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or
      heavily wooded places.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.

* SURGE:
Minor impacts are anticipated at this time across south coastal areas
in southern New England. This would occur during the Tuesday evening
high tide with inundation of 1 to 2 feet above ground level possible.

* FLOODING RAIN:
The heaviest rainfall is expected across portions of western
Massachusetts and northern Connecticut where 2 to 4 inches is expected.
Potential impacts include:
    - Small streams, creeks, and ditches may overflow.
    - Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation
      at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some
      streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and
      retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous.
      Some road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across Southern New England. Potential impacts include:
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, and minor damage to roofs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

* 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.

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

* 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.

$$

JWD
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