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Hurricane Lee Local Statement Advisory Number 42
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA AL132023
515 PM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023
This product covers Southern New England
**HURRICANE LEE EXPECTED TO BRUSH 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, 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 290 miles southeast of Nantucket MA or about 380 miles
southeast of Boston MA
- 37.9N 66.7W
- Storm Intensity 80 mph
- Movement North or 10 degrees at 20 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,
mainly affecting the Massachusetts coastline.
The following are the primary hazards of concern with Lee:
* Damaging wind - Winds will increase this evening into tonight and
remain gusty through Saturday night. Tropical storm force winds
should arrive early tonight and continue into Saturday near the
coast, especially on Cape Cod and the Islands, where downed trees are
possible. These winds combined with high seas will also be dangerous
for mariners.
* Coastal Flooding - Minor flooding is likely with pockets of moderate flooding
possible on the bay side of Cape Cod and on the northern side of
Nantucket. Inundation above ground level could range from 1 to 2 feet
in these areas. The greatest risk for coastal flooding at these
locations will be during the high tide late tonight. Along the rest
of the eastern Massachusetts coast, minor flooding is expected with
flooding less than one foot deep. Large waves could bring debris onto
coastal roads. Another round of nuisance to minor coastal flooding
is possible with the Saturday afternoon high tide with the greatest
risk again on the bay side of Cape Cod and northern side of
Nantucket.
* High Surf - Dangerous surf with large breaking waves will occur along
the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coasts along with dangerous rip
currents at ocean beaches.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across
coastal Massachusetts, but primarily on Cape Cod and the Islands.
Potential impacts in this area include:
- 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.
- 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions.
* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:Have all preparations completed today
to protect life and property in accordance with your emergency plan.
Ensure you are in a safe location before the onset of strong winds,
especially on Cape Cod and the Islands.
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.
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 11:15 PM, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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