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Coastal Flood Statement 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this coastal flood statement at Feb 24, 2016, 3:00 PM EST for 5 counties in Rhode Island; 5 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Feb 25, 2016, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 3 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 24, 2016, 3:00 PM EST (20:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 25, 2016, 7:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Feb 25, 2016, 10:00 AM EST
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Counties Barnstable County, MA, Bristol County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Plymouth County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, Newport County, RI, Providence County, RI, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Chatham, MA (KCHH), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 87 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 406 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 59 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 597 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 650 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
833
WHUS41 KBOX 242000
CFWBOX
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
300 PM EST WED FEB 24 2016
MAZ020>024-RIZ002-004>007-250400-
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.S.0004.160225T1200Z-160225T1500Z/
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
300 PM EST WED FEB 24 2016
...ISOLATED MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RHODE ISLAND
AND MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH COAST DURING THE THURSDAY MORNING HIGH
TIDE...
* LOCATION...SOUTH FACING SHORELINES OF RHODE ISLAND AND
MASSACHUSETTS
* COASTAL FLOODING...A 1 TO 2 FOOT STORM SURGE MAY BE ENOUGH TO
CAUSE ISOLATED MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE TIME OF THE
THURSDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE. SWELLS OF 10 TO 15 FEET OFFSHORE MAY
ALSO CAUSE SOME SPLASHOVER ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH FACING
SHORELINES.
* TIMING...GENERALLY BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM THURSDAY.
* IMPACTS...ANY IMPACTS WILL BE SPOTTY AND MINOR. ESPECIALLY
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS MAY GET WET FOR A TIME ABOUT THE HIGH
TIDE. ALSO...SOME BEACH EROSION IS POSSIBLE ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH
FACING BEACHES. AREAS NEAR THE MOUTH OF A FEW STREAMS AND RIVERS
SUCH AS THE PAWCATUCK MAY EXPERIENCE MINOR FLOODING AROUND THE
TIME OF BOTH THE WEDNESDAY EVENING AND THURSDAY MORNING HIGH
TIDES DUE TO A COMBINATION OF FRESH WATER RUNOFF AND THE
RELATIVELY HIGH OCEAN LEVEL.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
NARRAGANSETT BAY - FOX POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.2- 6.8 24/09 PM 1.5/ 2.0 2 NONE
6.0- 6.5 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
3.6- 4.1 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/10 AM -1.0/-0.5 1 NONE
3.6- 4.1 26/11 PM -0.8/-0.2 1 NONE
3.7- 4.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
NARRAGANSETT BAY - CONIMICUT POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.9- 6.4 24/09 PM 1.5/ 2.0 1-2 NONE
5.7- 6.2 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
3.4- 3.9 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 2-3 NONE
3.1- 3.6 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 1 NONE
3.4- 3.9 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.6- 4.1 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
POINT JUDITH
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.5- 5.0 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 6-9 NONE
4.0- 4.5 25/10 AM 1.3/ 1.8 9-11 NONE
2.0- 2.5 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 10-11 NONE
1.7- 2.2 26/10 AM -1.0/-0.5 6-9 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 3-5 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.2 2 NONE
WESTERLY
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.0- 4.5 24/10 PM 1.3/ 1.8 5-8 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/10 AM 1.3/ 1.8 6-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 25/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 6-7 NONE
1.3- 1.8 26/11 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-5 NONE
1.8- 2.2 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-3 NONE
1.9- 2.3 27/12 PM -0.2/ 0.2 1-2 NONE
NEWPORT HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.9- 5.4 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 1-2 NONE
5.0- 5.5 25/09 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
2.5- 3.0 25/10 PM -1.0/-0.5 3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.6- 3.1 26/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
WESTPORT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.7- 5.2 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 4-6 NONE
4.6- 5.1 25/09 AM 1.3/ 1.8 8-9 NONE
2.6- 3.1 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 10-11 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 5-8 NONE
2.6- 3.1 26/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 3-4 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.2 2 NONE
FALL RIVER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.1- 6.6 24/09 PM 1.5/ 2.0 1-2 NONE
5.9- 6.4 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 1-2 NONE
3.6- 4.1 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.7- 4.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
NEW BEDFORD - OUTSIDE HURRICANE BARRIER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.1- 5.6 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 2 NONE
4.7- 5.2 25/09 AM 1.3/ 1.8 2 NONE
2.8- 3.4 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 3-5 NONE
2.5- 3.0 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
MATTAPOISETT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.2- 4.7 24/09 PM 1.1/ 1.6 2-3 NONE
4.6- 5.1 25/10 AM 1.7/ 2.2 3-4 NONE
2.2- 2.7 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 3-4 NONE
1.9- 2.3 26/11 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
WAREHAM
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.0- 5.5 24/10 PM 1.1/ 1.6 1-3 NONE
5.2- 5.7 25/11 AM 1.3/ 1.8 3 NONE
3.4- 3.9 25/11 PM -0.5/ 0.0 3 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/11 AM -0.8/-0.2 1 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/12 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/12 PM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
SANDWICH / DENNIS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
8.2- 8.7 24/02 PM 0.5/ 1.0 1-2 NONE
9.3- 9.8 25/01 AM 0.4/ 0.9 3 NONE
9.0- 9.5 25/01 PM -0.2/ 0.3 3 NONE
8.1- 8.6 26/01 AM -0.9/-0.4 2-3 NONE
8.2- 8.7 26/02 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
8.3- 8.8 27/02 AM -0.5/ 0.0 3 NONE
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
9.1- 9.6 24/02 PM 0.6/ 1.1 1-2 NONE
10.0-10.5 25/01 AM 0.5/ 1.0 3-4 NONE
9.6-10.1 25/01 PM 0.0/ 0.5 5-6 NONE
8.8- 9.3 26/01 AM -0.7/-0.2 3-4 NONE
8.7- 9.2 26/02 PM -0.7/-0.2 3 NONE
8.9- 9.4 27/02 AM -0.5/ 0.0 3 NONE
CHATHAM - EAST COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.4- 6.9 24/02 PM 0.5/ 1.0 5 NONE
6.1- 6.6 25/02 AM 0.2/ 0.8 7-9 NONE
5.9- 6.4 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.3 7-8 NONE
5.2- 5.7 26/02 AM -0.7/-0.2 7 NONE
5.2- 5.7 26/02 PM -0.7/-0.2 5 NONE
5.5- 6.0 27/03 AM -0.3/ 0.2 3-4 NONE
CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.4- 4.9 24/02 PM 0.5/ 1.0 1-2 NONE
4.6- 5.1 25/02 AM 0.9/ 1.4 3-4 NONE
4.0- 4.5 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3-5 NONE
3.1- 3.6 26/02 AM -0.7/-0.2 4 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/03 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 27/03 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2 NONE
BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.3- 2.8 24/09 PM 0.5/ 1.0 1-2 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/10 AM 1.5/ 2.0 3 NONE
1.1- 1.6 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 3 NONE
0.9- 1.4 26/11 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
1.2- 1.7 26/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2 NONE
1.4- 1.9 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
WINGS NECK
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.0- 5.5 24/10 PM 1.1/ 1.6 1-3 NONE
5.2- 5.7 25/11 AM 1.3/ 1.8 3 NONE
3.4- 3.9 25/11 PM -0.5/ 0.0 3 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/11 AM -0.8/-0.2 1 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/12 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/12 PM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
VINEYARD HAVEN
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
1.8- 2.2 24/02 PM 0.5/ 1.0 1 NONE
2.0- 2.5 25/01 AM 0.6/ 1.1 1-3 NONE
1.5- 2.0 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3 NONE
0.5- 1.0 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 2 NONE
0.9- 1.4 27/03 AM -0.5/ 0.0 1-2 NONE
NANTUCKET HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.4- 3.9 24/02 PM 0.2/ 0.8 2 NONE
3.5- 4.0 25/02 AM 0.5/ 1.0 3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 4 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/03 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/03 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2-3 NONE
NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.6- 4.1 24/02 PM 0.5/ 1.0 4-5 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/01 AM 0.2/ 0.7 6-7 NONE
3.1- 3.6 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.3 7 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 8 NONE
2.3- 2.8 26/02 PM -0.8/-0.2 6-7 NONE
2.8- 3.4 27/03 AM -0.2/ 0.2 3-4 NONE
NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.7- 3.2 24/02 PM 0.5/ 1.0 4 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/02 AM 1.4/ 1.9 6-9 NONE
2.3- 2.8 25/02 PM 0.0/ 0.5 10-11 NONE
1.5- 2.0 26/02 AM -0.9/-0.4 10 NONE
1.4- 1.9 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 6-7 NONE
2.0- 2.5 27/03 AM -0.3/ 0.2 3-4 NONE
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WHUS41 KBOX 250318
CFWBOX
COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1018 PM EST WED FEB 24 2016
MAZ020>024-RIZ002-004>007-251130-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.S.0004.160225T1200Z-160225T1500Z/
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
1018 PM EST WED FEB 24 2016
...ISOLATED MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RHODE ISLAND
AND MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH COAST DURING THE THURSDAY MORNING HIGH
TIDE...
* LOCATION...SOUTH FACING SHORELINES OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS
* COASTAL FLOODING...A 1 TO 2 FOOT STORM SURGE MAY BE ENOUGH TO CAUSE ISOLATED
MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE TIME OF THE THURSDAY MORNING HIGH TIDE. SWELLS
OF 10 TO 15 FEET OFFSHORE MAY ALSO CAUSE SOME SPLASHOVER ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH
FACING SHORELINES.
* TIMING...GENERALLY BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM THURSDAY.
* IMPACTS...ANY IMPACTS WILL BE SPOTTY AND MINOR. ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE SHORE
ROADS MAY GET WET FOR A TIME ABOUT THE HIGH TIDE. ALSO...SOME BEACH EROSION
IS POSSIBLE ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH FACING BEACHES. AREAS NEAR THE MOUTH OF A
FEW STREAMS AND RIVERS SUCH AS THE PAWCATUCK MAY EXPERIENCE MINOR FLOODING
AROUND THE TIME OF BOTH THE WEDNESDAY EVENING AND THURSDAY MORNING HIGH
TIDES DUE TO A COMBINATION OF FRESH WATER RUNOFF AND THE RELATIVELY HIGH
OCEAN LEVEL.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
NARRAGANSETT BAY - FOX POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.2- 6.8 24/09 PM 1.5/ 2.0 2 NONE
6.0- 6.5 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
3.6- 4.1 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/10 AM -1.0/-0.5 2 NONE
3.6- 4.1 26/11 PM -0.8/-0.2 1-3 NONE
3.7- 4.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
NARRAGANSETT BAY - CONIMICUT POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.9- 6.4 24/09 PM 1.5/ 2.0 1-2 NONE
5.7- 6.2 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
3.4- 3.9 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
3.1- 3.6 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
3.4- 3.9 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 1-3 NONE
3.6- 4.1 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
POINT JUDITH
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.5- 5.0 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 6-9 NONE
4.0- 4.5 25/10 AM 1.3/ 1.8 9-11 NONE
2.0- 2.5 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 10-11 NONE
1.7- 2.2 26/10 AM -1.0/-0.5 7-8 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 3-5 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.2 2 NONE
WESTERLY
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.0- 4.5 24/10 PM 1.3/ 1.8 5-8 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/10 AM 1.3/ 1.8 6-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 25/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 7-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 26/11 AM -1.1/-0.6 4-5 NONE
1.8- 2.2 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-3 NONE
1.9- 2.3 27/12 PM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
NEWPORT HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.9- 5.4 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 1-2 NONE
5.0- 5.5 25/09 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
2.5- 3.0 25/10 PM -1.0/-0.5 3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.6- 3.1 26/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
WESTPORT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.7- 5.2 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 4-6 NONE
4.6- 5.1 25/09 AM 1.3/ 1.8 8-9 NONE
2.6- 3.1 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 9-10 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 6-8 NONE
2.6- 3.1 26/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 3-5 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.2 1-2 NONE
FALL RIVER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.1- 6.6 24/09 PM 1.5/ 2.0 1-2 NONE
5.9- 6.4 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 3 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
3.6- 4.1 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
3.7- 4.2 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
NEW BEDFORD - OUTSIDE HURRICANE BARRIER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.1- 5.6 24/09 PM 1.3/ 1.8 2 NONE
4.7- 5.2 25/09 AM 1.3/ 1.8 2 NONE
2.8- 3.4 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 4-5 NONE
2.5- 3.0 26/10 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
MATTAPOISETT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.2- 4.7 24/09 PM 1.1/ 1.6 2-3 NONE
4.6- 5.1 25/10 AM 1.7/ 2.2 3-4 NONE
2.2- 2.7 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 4-5 NONE
1.9- 2.3 26/11 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
WAREHAM
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.0- 5.5 24/10 PM 1.1/ 1.6 1-3 NONE
5.2- 5.7 25/11 AM 1.3/ 1.8 3 NONE
3.4- 3.9 25/11 PM -0.5/ 0.0 3 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/11 AM -0.8/-0.2 1-2 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/12 AM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/12 PM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
SANDWICH / DENNIS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
9.3- 9.8 25/01 AM 0.4/ 0.9 3 NONE
9.0- 9.5 25/01 PM -0.2/ 0.3 3 NONE
8.1- 8.6 26/01 AM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
8.2- 8.7 26/02 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-3 NONE
8.3- 8.8 27/02 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2-3 NONE
8.0- 8.5 27/02 PM -0.6/-0.1 1 NONE
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
10.0-10.5 25/01 AM 0.5/ 1.0 3-4 NONE
9.6-10.1 25/01 PM 0.0/ 0.5 5-6 NONE
8.8- 9.3 26/01 AM -0.7/-0.2 5-6 NONE
8.7- 9.2 26/02 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-3 NONE
8.9- 9.4 27/02 AM -0.5/ 0.0 3-4 NONE
8.5- 9.0 27/02 PM -0.6/-0.1 1 NONE
CHATHAM - EAST COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.1- 6.6 25/02 AM 0.2/ 0.8 7-9 NONE
5.9- 6.4 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.3 7-8 NONE
5.2- 5.7 26/02 AM -0.7/-0.2 7 NONE
5.2- 5.7 26/02 PM -0.7/-0.2 5 NONE
5.5- 6.0 27/03 AM -0.3/ 0.2 3-4 NONE
CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.6- 5.1 25/02 AM 0.9/ 1.4 3-4 NONE
4.0- 4.5 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3-5 NONE
3.1- 3.6 26/02 AM -0.7/-0.2 4 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/03 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 27/03 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2 NONE
BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.3- 2.8 24/09 PM 0.5/ 1.0 1-2 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/10 AM 1.5/ 2.0 3 NONE
1.1- 1.6 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 3 NONE
0.9- 1.4 26/11 AM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
1.2- 1.7 26/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
1.4- 1.9 27/11 AM -0.2/ 0.3 1 NONE
WINGS NECK
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.0- 5.5 24/10 PM 1.1/ 1.6 1-3 NONE
5.2- 5.7 25/11 AM 1.3/ 1.8 3 NONE
3.4- 3.9 25/11 PM -0.5/ 0.0 3 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/11 AM -0.8/-0.2 1-2 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/12 AM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/12 PM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
VINEYARD HAVEN
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
1.5- 2.0 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3 NONE
0.5- 1.0 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 3 NONE
0.9- 1.4 27/03 AM -0.5/ 0.0 1 NONE
NANTUCKET HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.5- 4.0 25/02 AM 0.5/ 1.0 3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 4 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/03 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/03 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2 NONE
NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.2- 3.7 25/01 AM 0.2/ 0.7 6-7 NONE
3.1- 3.6 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.3 7 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 7 NONE
2.3- 2.8 26/02 PM -0.8/-0.2 5-6 NONE
2.8- 3.4 27/03 AM -0.2/ 0.2 3-4 NONE
NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.7- 4.2 25/02 AM 1.4/ 1.9 6-9 NONE
2.3- 2.8 25/02 PM 0.0/ 0.5 10-11 NONE
1.5- 2.0 26/02 AM -0.9/-0.4 10-11 NONE
1.4- 1.9 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 6-8 NONE
2.0- 2.5 27/03 AM -0.3/ 0.2 3-4 NONE
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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
459 AM EST THU FEB 25 2016
MAZ020>024-RIZ002-004>007-251500-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.S.0004.160225T1200Z-160225T1500Z/
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
459 AM EST THU FEB 25 2016
...ISOLATED MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE RHODE ISLAND
AND MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH COAST DURING THIS MORNING HIGH TIDE...
* LOCATION...SOUTH FACING SHORELINES OF RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS
* COASTAL FLOODING...A 1 TO 2 FOOT STORM SURGE MAY BE ENOUGH TO
CAUSE ISOLATED MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE TIME OF THIS MORNING
HIGH TIDE. SWELLS OF 10 TO 15 FEET OFFSHORE MAY ALSO CAUSE SOME
SPLASHOVER ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH FACING SHORELINES.
* TIMING...GENERALLY BETWEEN 8 AND 11 AM THURSDAY.
* IMPACTS...ANY IMPACTS WILL BE SPOTTY AND MINOR. ESPECIALLY
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS MAY GET WET FOR A TIME ABOUT THE HIGH
TIDE. ALSO...SOME BEACH EROSION IS POSSIBLE ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH
FACING BEACHES.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
NARRAGANSETT BAY - FOX POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.6- 6.1 25/10 AM 1.2/ 1.7 3 NONE
3.6- 4.1 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/11 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-3 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/11 AM -1.0/-0.5 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 27/11 PM -0.9/-0.4 1 NONE
NARRAGANSETT BAY - CONIMICUT POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.7- 6.2 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 1-3 NONE
3.5- 4.0 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 2-3 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.0- 3.5 26/11 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-3 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 27/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 1 NONE
POINT JUDITH
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.2- 4.7 25/10 AM 1.4/ 1.9 10 NONE
1.9- 2.3 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.7 11 NONE
1.4- 1.9 26/10 AM -1.3/-0.8 7-8 NONE
1.6- 2.0 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 3-5 NONE
1.8- 2.2 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
2.1- 2.6 27/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-4 NONE
WESTERLY
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.7- 3.2 25/10 AM 0.2/ 0.8 7-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 25/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 7-8 NONE
1.1- 1.6 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 4-5 NONE
1.2- 1.7 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 2-3 NONE
1.5- 2.0 27/12 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
1.6- 2.0 28/12 AM -0.8/-0.2 2 NONE
NEWPORT HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.7- 5.2 25/09 AM 1.4/ 1.9 1-3 NONE
2.6- 3.1 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2-3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-2 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
WESTPORT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.7- 5.2 25/09 AM 1.4/ 1.9 9 NONE
2.5- 3.0 25/10 PM -1.0/-0.5 10-11 NONE
1.9- 2.3 26/10 AM -1.3/-0.8 6-8 NONE
2.0- 2.5 26/10 PM -1.3/-0.8 3-5 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2-4 NONE
FALL RIVER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.0- 6.5 25/10 AM 1.7/ 2.2 1-3 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-3 NONE
3.1- 3.6 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/11 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-2 NONE
3.4- 3.9 27/11 AM -0.6/-0.1 1 NONE
3.6- 4.1 27/11 PM -0.5/ 0.0 1 NONE
NEW BEDFORD - OUTSIDE HURRICANE BARRIER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.0- 5.5 25/09 AM 1.5/ 2.0 3-4 NONE
3.0- 3.5 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 3-4 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/10 AM -1.3/-0.8 2 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 PM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/11 PM -0.3/ 0.2 1-2 NONE
MATTAPOISETT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.4- 4.9 25/10 AM 1.5/ 2.0 3-4 NONE
2.3- 2.8 25/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 3 NONE
1.5- 2.0 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 2 NONE
1.7- 2.2 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.0- 2.5 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
2.3- 2.8 28/12 AM -0.3/ 0.2 1-2 NONE
WAREHAM
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.6- 6.1 25/11 AM 1.7/ 2.2 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2-3 NONE
2.3- 2.8 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/12 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/12 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 28/01 AM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
SANDWICH / DENNIS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
9.0- 9.5 25/01 PM -0.2/ 0.3 3 NONE
7.8- 8.3 26/01 AM -1.1/-0.7 2-3 NONE
7.8- 8.4 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 2-3 NONE
7.8- 8.3 27/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 2-3 NONE
7.7- 8.2 27/02 PM -0.9/-0.4 1-2 NONE
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
9.7-10.2 25/01 PM 0.1/ 0.6 4 NONE
8.4- 8.9 26/01 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-4 NONE
8.4- 8.9 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 2-3 NONE
8.4- 8.9 27/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 3-4 NONE
8.3- 8.8 27/02 PM -0.8/-0.2 1-2 NONE
CHATHAM - EAST COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.7- 6.2 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.2 7 NONE
4.7- 5.2 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.6 7-8 NONE
4.9- 5.4 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 5 NONE
4.7- 5.2 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-4 NONE
5.0- 5.5 27/03 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.0- 4.5 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 4-5 NONE
2.7- 3.2 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 4-5 NONE
2.7- 3.2 26/03 PM -1.1/-0.6 3 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/03 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.2- 3.7 25/10 AM 1.4/ 1.9 1 NONE
1.0- 1.5 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 2-3 NONE
0.5- 1.0 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 2 NONE
0.5- 1.0 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
0.9- 1.4 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
1.2- 1.7 28/12 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2 NONE
WINGS NECK
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.6- 6.1 25/11 AM 1.7/ 2.2 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2-3 NONE
2.3- 2.8 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/12 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/12 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 28/01 AM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
VINEYARD HAVEN
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
1.6- 2.0 25/02 PM 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 NONE
0.2- 0.8 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.7 2-3 NONE
0.2- 0.7 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.7 1 NONE
0.9- 1.4 28/12 AM -0.6/-0.1 2 NONE
NANTUCKET HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.2- 3.7 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3-4 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.6 4 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/03 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/03 AM -1.0/-0.5 2 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/03 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.1- 3.6 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.3 6-7 NONE
2.0- 2.5 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.7 7 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/02 PM -1.1/-0.6 5-6 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/03 AM -1.0/-0.5 3-4 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/03 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.5- 3.0 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 9-10 NONE
1.3- 1.8 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.6 11-12 NONE
1.2- 1.7 26/02 PM -1.1/-0.7 6-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-4 NONE
1.7- 2.2 27/03 PM -0.6/-0.1 2 NONE
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WHUS41 KBOX 251327
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COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
827 AM EST THU FEB 25 2016
MAZ020>024-RIZ002-004>007-251500-
/O.CON.KBOX.CF.S.0004.000000T0000Z-160225T1500Z/
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-NANTUCKET MA-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
827 AM EST THU FEB 25 2016
...SPOTTY MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE UPPER PART OF
BUZZARDS BAY AND SPOTTY SPLASHOVER POSSIBLE ALONG THE EXPOSED
RHODE ISLAND SOUTH COAST...
* LOCATION...BUZZARDS BAY AND EXPOSED RHODE ISLAND SOUTH COAST
* COASTAL FLOODING...A 1 TO 2 FOOT STORM SURGE MAY BE ENOUGH TO
CAUSE ISOLATED MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AT THE TIME OF THE MORNING
HIGH TIDE IN THE UPPER PART OF BUZZARDS BAY. ALSO...SWELLS OF
10 TO 15 FEET OFFSHORE MAY ALSO CAUSE SOME SPLASHOVER ALONG
EXPOSED RHODE ISLAND SOUTH FACING SHORELINES.
* TIMING...GENERALLY BETWEEN 9 AND 10 AM TODAY.
* IMPACTS...ANY IMPACTS WILL BE SPOTTY AND MINOR. ESPECIALLY
VULNERABLE SHORE ROADS MAY GET WET FOR A TIME ABOUT THE HIGH
TIDE IN THE UPPER PART OF BUZZARDS BAY AS WELL AS ALONG THE
RHODE ISLAND COAST EXPOSED TO SWELLS ARRIVING FROM THE SOUTH.
SOME BEACH EROSION MAY ALSO OCCUR ALONG EXPOSED SOUTH FACING
BEACHES DUE TO THE INCOMING SWELLS.
THE STORM SURGE ROSE TO BETWEEN 2 AND 3 FEET ALONG PORTIONS OF THE
SOUTH COAST OVERNIGHT BUT HAS DIMINISHED TO BELOW 2 FEET THIS
MORNING. THE STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS THAT PRODUCED THE OVERNIGHT SURGE
HAVE MOVED TO THE GULF OF MAINE. THERE IS STILL ENOUGH OF A
SOUTHWEST WIND...HOWEVER...TO KEEP THE SURGE ELEVATED BETWEEN 1
AND 2 FEET IN BUZZARDS BAY THROUGH THE MORNING HIGH TIDE.
&&
ALL TIDE HEIGHTS ARE RELATIVE TO MEAN LOWER LOW WATER.
TIME OF HIGH TOTAL TIDES ARE APPROXIMATE TO THE NEAREST HOUR.
NARRAGANSETT BAY - FOX POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.6- 6.1 25/10 AM 1.2/ 1.7 3 NONE
3.6- 4.1 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/11 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-3 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/11 AM -1.0/-0.5 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 27/11 PM -0.9/-0.4 1 NONE
NARRAGANSETT BAY - CONIMICUT POINT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.7- 6.2 25/10 AM 1.6/ 2.0 1-3 NONE
3.5- 4.0 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 2-3 NONE
2.8- 3.4 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.0- 3.5 26/11 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-3 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 27/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 1 NONE
POINT JUDITH
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.2- 4.7 25/10 AM 1.4/ 1.9 10 NONE
1.9- 2.3 25/10 PM -1.1/-0.7 11 NONE
1.4- 1.9 26/10 AM -1.3/-0.8 7-8 NONE
1.6- 2.0 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 3-5 NONE
1.8- 2.2 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
2.1- 2.6 27/11 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-4 NONE
WESTERLY
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.7- 3.2 25/10 AM 0.2/ 0.8 7-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 25/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 7-8 NONE
1.1- 1.6 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 4-5 NONE
1.2- 1.7 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 2-3 NONE
1.5- 2.0 27/12 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
1.6- 2.0 28/12 AM -0.8/-0.2 2 NONE
NEWPORT HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.7- 5.2 25/09 AM 1.4/ 1.9 1-3 NONE
2.6- 3.1 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 2 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2-3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-2 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
WESTPORT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.7- 5.2 25/09 AM 1.4/ 1.9 9 NONE
2.5- 3.0 25/10 PM -1.0/-0.5 10-11 NONE
1.9- 2.3 26/10 AM -1.3/-0.8 6-8 NONE
2.0- 2.5 26/10 PM -1.3/-0.8 3-5 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1-2 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2-4 NONE
FALL RIVER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
6.0- 6.5 25/10 AM 1.7/ 2.2 1-3 NONE
3.7- 4.2 25/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 2-3 NONE
3.1- 3.6 26/10 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.2- 3.7 26/11 PM -1.1/-0.6 1-2 NONE
3.4- 3.9 27/11 AM -0.6/-0.1 1 NONE
3.6- 4.1 27/11 PM -0.5/ 0.0 1 NONE
NEW BEDFORD - OUTSIDE HURRICANE BARRIER
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.0- 5.5 25/09 AM 1.5/ 2.0 3-4 NONE
3.0- 3.5 25/10 PM -0.8/-0.2 3-4 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/10 AM -1.3/-0.8 2 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/10 PM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.5- 3.0 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.0- 3.5 27/11 PM -0.3/ 0.2 1-2 NONE
MATTAPOISETT
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.4- 4.9 25/10 AM 1.5/ 2.0 3-4 NONE
2.3- 2.8 25/10 PM -0.7/-0.2 3 NONE
1.5- 2.0 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 2 NONE
1.7- 2.2 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.0- 2.5 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
2.3- 2.8 28/12 AM -0.3/ 0.2 1-2 NONE
WAREHAM
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.6- 6.1 25/11 AM 1.7/ 2.2 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2-3 NONE
2.3- 2.8 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/12 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/12 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 28/01 AM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
SANDWICH / DENNIS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
9.0- 9.5 25/01 PM -0.2/ 0.3 3 NONE
7.8- 8.3 26/01 AM -1.1/-0.7 2-3 NONE
7.8- 8.4 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 2-3 NONE
7.8- 8.3 27/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 2-3 NONE
7.7- 8.2 27/02 PM -0.9/-0.4 1-2 NONE
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
9.7-10.2 25/01 PM 0.1/ 0.6 4 NONE
8.4- 8.9 26/01 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-4 NONE
8.4- 8.9 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 2-3 NONE
8.4- 8.9 27/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 3-4 NONE
8.3- 8.8 27/02 PM -0.8/-0.2 1-2 NONE
CHATHAM - EAST COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.7- 6.2 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.2 7 NONE
4.7- 5.2 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.6 7-8 NONE
4.9- 5.4 26/02 PM -1.0/-0.5 5 NONE
4.7- 5.2 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-4 NONE
5.0- 5.5 27/03 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
CHATHAM - SOUTH COAST
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
4.0- 4.5 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 4-5 NONE
2.7- 3.2 26/02 AM -1.0/-0.5 4-5 NONE
2.7- 3.2 26/03 PM -1.1/-0.6 3 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.6 2 NONE
3.1- 3.6 27/03 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
BUZZARDS BAY - WOODS HOLE
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.2- 3.7 25/10 AM 1.4/ 1.9 1 NONE
1.0- 1.5 25/10 PM -0.9/-0.4 2-3 NONE
0.5- 1.0 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 2 NONE
0.5- 1.0 26/11 PM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
0.9- 1.4 27/11 AM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
1.2- 1.7 28/12 AM -0.5/ 0.0 2 NONE
WINGS NECK
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
5.6- 6.1 25/11 AM 1.7/ 2.2 2-3 NONE
3.2- 3.7 25/11 PM -0.6/-0.1 2-3 NONE
2.3- 2.8 26/11 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/12 AM -1.3/-0.8 1-2 NONE
2.7- 3.2 27/12 PM -0.7/-0.2 1 NONE
3.2- 3.7 28/01 AM -0.2/ 0.2 1 NONE
VINEYARD HAVEN
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
1.6- 2.0 25/02 PM 0.2/ 0.7 1-2 NONE
0.2- 0.8 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.7 2-3 NONE
0.2- 0.7 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.7 1 NONE
0.9- 1.4 28/12 AM -0.6/-0.1 2 NONE
NANTUCKET HARBOR
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.2- 3.7 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 3-4 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.6 4 NONE
2.2- 2.7 26/03 PM -0.9/-0.4 3 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/03 AM -1.0/-0.5 2 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/03 PM -0.6/-0.1 1-2 NONE
NANTUCKET EAST COAST - EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
3.1- 3.6 25/02 PM -0.2/ 0.3 6-7 NONE
2.0- 2.5 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.7 7 NONE
2.1- 2.6 26/02 PM -1.1/-0.6 5-6 NONE
2.2- 2.7 27/03 AM -1.0/-0.5 3-4 NONE
2.3- 2.8 27/03 PM -0.7/-0.2 2 NONE
NANTUCKET - MADAKET AREA EROSION IMPACTS
TOTAL
TIDE DAY/TIME SURGE WAVES FLOOD
/FT/ /FT/ /FT/ CATEGORY
----------- ---------- --------- ------- ----------
2.5- 3.0 25/02 PM 0.1/ 0.6 9-10 NONE
1.3- 1.8 26/02 AM -1.1/-0.6 11-12 NONE
1.2- 1.7 26/02 PM -1.1/-0.7 6-8 NONE
1.3- 1.8 27/03 AM -1.1/-0.6 3-4 NONE
1.7- 2.2 27/03 PM -0.6/-0.1 2 NONE
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| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Feb 24, 3:15 AM EST | High Wind Watch | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 12 hr |
| Feb 24, 3:02 PM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 25 hr |
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