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Hurricane Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 38
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL132023
522 PM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023

This product covers Southern New England

**HURRICANE LEE EXPECTED TO IMPACT COASTAL NEW ENGLAND LATE FRIDAY INTO
 SATURDAY NIGHT**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Storm Surge Watch has been cancelled for Barnstable MA and
      Nantucket MA
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Block Island
      RI, Bristol RI, Newport RI, and Washington RI
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Southern
      Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA, and Western
      Plymouth MA

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barnstable MA, Dukes
      MA, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA,
      Nantucket MA, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
      Suffolk MA, and Western Plymouth MA

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 660 miles south of Nantucket MA
    - 31.7N 68.3W
    - Storm Intensity 85 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 15 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Lee is forecast to pass offshore of southern New England on
Saturday but its impacts will extend far from the storm's center. Lee
will bring rough surf and coastal flooding, damaging winds, and bands
of heavy rain to at least coastal areas of Massachusetts and Rhode
Island.

The following are the primary hazards of concern with Lee:

* Damaging wind - Winds will increase on Friday and remain gusty
through Saturday night. Tropical storm force winds are expected late
Friday night and Saturday near the coast, where downed branches or
trees are possible since trees are fully leafed and root systems may
be weakened from saturated soils. These winds and high seas will also
be dangerous for mariners.

* Coastal Flooding - Coastal flooding is likely on the bay side of
Cape Cod and the northern side of Nantucket, including Nantucket
Harbor, late Friday and Saturday.

* High Surf - Dangerous surf with large breaking waves will occur
along Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal regions along with
dangerous rip currents

* Flooding rainfall - Bands of heavy rain may result in flash flooding
  Friday night and Saturday, mainly near the coast. Rainfall totals of
  1 to 3 inches are possible in a short period of time.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Potential impacts in this
area include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

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

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across eastern Massachusetts. Potential impacts
include:
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
      Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become swollen and
      overflow in spots.
    - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually
      vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water
      occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
      areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become
      near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge
      closures.

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 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.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

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

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 12 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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