[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

Sun Aug 22 07:07:47 CDT 2021

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Tropical Storm Henri Local Statement Intermediate Advisory Number 26A
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL082021
807 AM EDT Sun Aug 22 2021

This product covers Southern New England

**HENRI WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TODAY INTO MONDAY**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Hurricane Warning has been cancelled and a Tropical Storm
      Warning has been issued for Block Island RI, Newport RI, and
      Washington RI

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Hartford CT, Northern
      Bristol MA, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI,
      Southern Worcester MA, Tolland CT, Western Kent RI, Western
      Norfolk MA, Western Plymouth MA, and Windham CT
    - A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in effect
      for Barnstable MA, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Dukes MA,
      Eastern Kent RI, Nantucket MA, Newport RI, Southern Bristol MA,
      Southern Plymouth MA, and Washington RI

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 80 miles south of Providence RI
    - 40.7N 71.3W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northwest or 345 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Henri will continue moving northward Sunday morning. Henri
is expected to make landfall somewhere between eastern Long Island and
Narragansett Bay as a strong tropical storm. Henri should weaken
rapidly as it heads into central and northeast Massachusetts Sunday
night and Monday. The main hazards include damaging winds, flooding
rain, storm surge flooding, and possibly a tornado.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive
impacts across coastal Rhode Island and the south coast of
Massachusetts. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
      window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
      damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
      Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
      uninhabitable for weeks.
    - Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
      roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
      access routes impassable.
    - Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across the rest of southern New England.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts across western Massachusetts and most of
Connecticut. Potential impacts include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become
      dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, destructive runoff may run
      quickly down valleys while increasing susceptibility to
      rockslides and mudslides. Flood control systems and barriers
      may become stressed.
    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes.
      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with
      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous.
      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.

Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited
to significant impacts across the rest of southern New England.

* SURGE:
Protect against life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across south coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts,
especially on Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay shorelines. 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.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across Southern New England. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.

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

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - For those not under evacuation orders, assess
the risk from wind, falling trees, and flooding at your location. If
you decide to move, relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do
not relocate, help keep roadways open for those under evacuation
orders.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - If evacuating, leave with a destination in mind
and allow extra time to get there. Take your emergency supplies kit.
Gas up your vehicle ahead of time.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - Let others know where you are going prior to
departure. Secure loose items and pets in the car, and avoid
distracted driving.

WATCH/WARNING PHASE - If evacuating, follow designated evacuation
routes. Seek traffic information on roadway signs, the radio, and
from official sources.

IMMINENT/ONGOING PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials
have given the all clear to return.

RECOVERY PHASE - Do not enter evacuated areas until officials have
given the all clear to return.

* 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.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

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.

Do not venture outside while in the eye of a hurricane as any
improvement in weather will only be temporary. Once the eye passes,
conditions will become life threatening as winds immediately return
to dangerous speeds, so remain safely sheltered from the storm.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for senseless photos or
videos.

Quickly move to the safest place within your shelter if it begins to
fail, preferably an interior room on the lowest floor as long as
flooding is not a concern.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.

If a tornado warning is issued for your area, quickly move to the
safest place within your shelter. Protect your head and body.

If an Extreme Wind Warning is issued for your area, move to the
safest place within your shelter. Take the same life-saving actions
as if it were a violent tornado.

* 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 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$
Gaucher
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