[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 31
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL092020
638 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

This product covers Southern New England

**Tropical Storm Isaias Exiting Southern New England Tonight**

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 160 miles west of Boston MA or about 100 miles northwest
      of Hartford CT
    - 42.7N 74.2W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 40 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Isaias is quickly moving north northeastward. The storm will lift into
northern New England tonight. The strong winds continue, but will
diminish as the night progresses.

Strong southerly winds gusting to 40 to 60 mph have downed trees and
power lines. Precipitation is still sliding across portions of eastern
Massachusetts, but should come to an end this evening.

Minor coastal flooding will affect south coastal Rhode Island and
Massachusetts during high tide early tonight, resulting in inundation
of 1 to 2 feet ground level, primarily affecting more vulnerable shore
roads and low lying areas.

Rough surf and an increased risk of dangerous rip currents will affect
south coastal beaches today and Wednesday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event have occurred. These strong
winds will gradually diminish as the storm exits. Remain well sheltered
from hazardous wind. Impacts that have occurred include:
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from isolated tornadoes are still possible across far
eastern portions of Massachusetts. Remain well braced against a tornado
event. If realized, these 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.

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

* SURGE:
Minor impacts are anticipated across south coastal Rhode Island and
Massachusetts, including the Narragansett Bay shoreline, around the
time of high tide tonight which occurs between 930 PM and 10 PM.
Inundation of 1 to 2 feet above ground level is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery-
powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power-saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
check-ins.

* 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 11PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$

BL
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