[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Hurricane Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 36
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA  AL132023
506 AM 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:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Storm Surge Watch and Tropical Storm Watch are in effect for
      Barnstable MA and Nantucket MA
    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Block Island RI,
      Bristol RI, Dukes MA, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Norfolk MA,
      Eastern Plymouth MA, Newport RI, Southern Bristol MA, Southern
      Plymouth MA, Suffolk MA, Washington RI, and Western Plymouth MA

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 840 miles south of Nantucket MA
    - 29.1N 68.1W
    - Storm Intensity 100 mph
    - Movement North or 350 degrees at 9 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
should bring rough surf and possible storm surge 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 possible 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.

* Storm surge - Life-threatening storm surge flooding is possible onthe
  bay side of Cape Cod and the northern side of Nantucket, including
  Nantucket Harbor, late Friday and Saturday. In addition, ocean
  beaches will experience dangerous rip currents and significant beach
  erosion through the weekend. Viewing the surf from jetties, piers, or
  close to the shoreline will be extremely dangerous.

* Flooding rainfall - Bands of heavy rain may result in flash flooding
  Friday night and Saturday, mainly near the coast. Rainfall totals of
  2 to 4 inches are possible in a short period of time.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Prepare for 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.

* SURGE:
Prepare for life-threatening surge having possible significant
impacts across the bay side of Cape Cod and the northern side of
Nantucket, including Nantucket Harbor. Potential impacts in this area
include:
    - Sections of coastal roadways and secondary roads become flooded
      and impassable, especially in usually vulnerable low spots.
    - Significant beach erosion with heavy surf breaching dunes.
      Strong and numerous rip currents.

Also, prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts across the rest of the eastern Massachusetts coast. This
includes minor inundation of coastal roads and low lying areas.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across eastern Massachusetts. 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.

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 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
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.

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.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

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

* 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 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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JWD
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