[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Elsa Local Statement Advisory Number 38
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL052021
1123 AM EDT Fri Jul 9 2021

This product covers Southern New England

**Tropical Storm Elsa Impacting Southern New England**

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 110 miles west of Nantucket MA or about 70 miles
      south-southwest of Providence RI
    - 41.0N 72.1W
    - Storm Intensity 50 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 31 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Elsa will move across southeast Massachusetts early
this afternoon. The main threat from Elsa will be flooding rains across
much of southern New England, especially in urban areas. The strongest
winds should be focused along the coastal waters and near the
shoreline, especially on Cape Cod and the Islands. Elsa will rapidly
exit the region later this afternoon, leading to improving conditions
by evening.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
coastal Rhode Island and across south coastal Massachusetts including
the Cape and Islands. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having
possible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.


* SURGE:
No impacts are anticipated at this time across Southern New England.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Potential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across
much of southern New England. Remain well guarded against life-
threatening flood waters having possible extensive impacts. If
realized, these 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.

* TORNADOES:
Potential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across extreme
southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Remain aware of the potential for
an isolated tornado, producing possible limited impacts. If realized,
these 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.

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

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 stay inside. Listen for updates and be ready in
case you lose electrical power. Keep a battery- powered radio, charged
cell phone and flashlight handy.

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


NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Boston/Norton MA around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Nash
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