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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 35
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL052021
526 PM EDT Thu Jul 8 2021

This product covers Southern New England

**ELSA FORECAST TO AFFECT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND FRIDAY**

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, Block
      Island RI, Bristol RI, Dukes MA, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Kent
      RI, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Nantucket MA,
      Newport RI, Northern Bristol MA, Northwest Providence RI,
      Southeast Middlesex MA, Southeast Providence RI, Southern
      Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA, Washington RI,
      Western Kent RI, Western Norfolk MA, and Western Plymouth MA

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 560 miles southwest of Nantucket MA
    - 36.3N 78.3W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 40 degrees at 21 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to track near Block Island during
Friday morning, tracking through southeastern New England during the
day. The strongest winds should arrive Friday morning and be focused
along the coastal waters and near the shoreline, especially on Cape Cod
and the Islands. The threat for flooding rain should be greatest
across interior southern New England and northeast Massachusetts, where
the heaviest rain is expected to fall. Elsa will rapidly exit the
region during Friday evening.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts within southern New England. Potential impacts
include:
    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues,
      especially in urban areas.
    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
      multiple places. Small streams may become dangerous rivers.
    - 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.

* WIND:
Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts near
the South Coast, Cape Cod, and the Islands. Potential impacts in this
area include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to
      porches, awnings, carports, and sheds.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers
      in places where trees are shallow rooted.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or
      heavily wooded places. A few bridges and access routes
      impassable.
    - Power and communications outages possible, but more prevalent in
      areas with above ground lines.

Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts
across the remainder of Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for 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 roof damage*, large tree tops and
      branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, and
      small boats pulled from moorings.

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

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as a
low-lying or poor drainage area, in a valley, or near a river, plan
to move to safe shelter on higher ground.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county in which you are
located and where it is relative to current watches and warnings. If
staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their onsite
disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially pertaining to
area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* 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 Midnight EDT tonight, or sooner if
conditions warrant.

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