[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 27
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL092020
540 PM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

This product covers Southern New England

...Tropical Storm Isaias To Impact Southern New England
Late Tuesday...

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for northern Connecticut,
      Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 850 miles southwest of Boston MA or about 770 miles
      south-southwest of Hartford CT
    - 32.0N 79.4W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 15 degrees at 16 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Isaias is expected to quickly track through southeast New York and
western New England Tuesday evening before heading into northern New
England. Most of the storm's impacts will occur during a roughly 6
hour period from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.

Strong southerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph, with local gusts to 60
mph, will be capable of downing some trees and power lines. There is
also the possibility of an isolated tornado. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4
inches are expected in portions of the area, especially closer to the
Berkshires, where minor urban or poor drainage flooding may occur. It's
possible that parts of Rhode Island and eastern Massachusetts receive
less than one inch of rain.

Minor coastal flooding is expected to impact south coastal Rhode
Island and Massachusetts during high tide Tuesday evening. Inundation
of 1 to 2 feet above ground level is possible.

Rough surf and an increased risk of dangerous rip currents should
affect south coastal beaches Tuesday and at least into Wednesday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across southern New England. Potential impacts in this area include:
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or
      heavily wooded places.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

* SURGE:
Minor impacts are anticipated at this time across south coastal areas
in southern New England. This would occur during the Tuesday evening
high tide with inundation of 1 to 2 feet above ground level possible.

* FLOODING RAIN:
The heaviest rainfall is expected across portions of western
Massachusetts and northern Connecticut where 2 to 4 inches is expected.
Potential impacts include:
    - Small streams, creeks, and ditches overflow.
    - Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid inundation
      at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some
      streets and parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and
      retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous.
      Some road and bridge closures.

Elsewhere across southern New England, rainfall amounts will be less
and little to no impact is expected.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across Southern New England. Potential impacts include:
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over and minor damage to roofs.

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.

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 after 11 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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