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Hurricane Dorian Local Statement Advisory Number 53
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL052019
1126 AM EDT Fri Sep 6 2019

This product covers Southern New England

**TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS**

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, Dukes, and
      Nantucket Counties in MA

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 460 miles southwest of Nantucket MA
    - 35.7N 74.8W
    - Storm Intensity 90 mph
    - Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 17 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Dorian is forecast to pass about 120 miles southeast of
Nantucket Saturday morning as it moves quickly northeastward and well
offshore by late Saturday afternoon. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and
high surf will be the main impacts, with the strongest wind and
heaviest rain occurring late tonight through Saturday morning,
especially over Nantucket. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect
for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Wind gusts will peak at 40 to 60 mph late tonight and Saturday morning
over the Cape and Islands as winds turn from northeast to north. Winds
will diminish Saturday afternoon. Total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is
possible with minor urban poor drainage flooding. A storm surge up to
2 feet is possible during the Saturday morning high tide, which may
bring minor coastal flooding to Nantucket Harbor and portions of the
bay side coast of Cape Cod.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
      Cape Cod and the islands. 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 away from the immediate coast.

* SURGE:
Minor coastal flooding is possible along Nantucket Harbor during the
high tide Saturday morning. Portions of the bay side coast of Cape Cod
may also see localized minor flooding.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across Cape Cod and the islands, especially Nantucket.
Potential impacts include:
    - Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
    - 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.

* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time
across Southern New England.

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.

* 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 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

$$

Belk
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