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Excessive Heat Warning 2, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 13, 2016Hampden County, Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this excessive heat warning at Aug 13, 2016, 4:31 AM EDT for Hampden County, Massachusetts; Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Aug 13, 2016, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 13, 2016, 4:31 AM EDT (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 13, 2016, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 13, 2016, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Capitol Planning Region, CT, Hampden County, MA

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 121 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:36 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 13, 2:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGWest Springfield, MATREE DOWN ON MAIN STREET AND BURFORD STREET
Aug 13, 2:25 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGWilbraham, MATREE DOWN ON WIRES ON BIRCH STREET ALSO TREE DOWN ON LEEMOND STREET
Aug 13, 2:30 PM EDTFLOODWest Springfield, MARIVER STREET UNDERPASS FLOODED AND IMPASSABLE WITH CARS STUCK IN FLOOD WATERS
Aug 13, 2:50 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGHampden, MAWIRES DOWN ON MAIN STREET

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 126 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2016-08-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2196 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2016-08-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 136 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2196 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-55 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1126 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

496 
WWUS71 KBOX 130831
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
431 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

CTZ002-MAZ011-131645-
/O.UPG.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.EH.W.0002.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...SPRINGFIELD
431 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED AN EXCESSIVE
HEAT WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING. THE HEAT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 107 DUE TO TEMPERATURES AROUND 90...
  AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

* LOCATION...EASTERN HAMPDEN COUNTY INCLUDING THE SPRINGFIELD AREA
  AND HARTFORD COUNTY INCLUDING THE GREATER HARTFORD AREA.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
DANGEROUSLY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR. THE COMBINATION OF HOT
TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A DANGEROUS
SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE LIKELY. DRINK PLENTY OF
FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE
SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND PETS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN
VEHICLES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE DURING
WARM OR HOT WEATHER WHEN CAR INTERIORS CAN REACH LETHAL
TEMPERATURES IN A MATTER OF MINUTES.

&&

$$

MAZ012-RIZ001>003-131645-
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...COVENTRY...WEST GREENWICH
431 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.

* LOCATIONS...EASTERN HAMPSHIRE AND EASTERN HAMPDEN COUNTIES.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 103 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 
  80S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

* LOCATION...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ010-131645-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON
431 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 103 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER
  80S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM SATURDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

THOMPSON

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4 follow-up statements
091 
WWUS71 KBOX 130845
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
445 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

CTZ002-MAZ011-131645-
/O.CON.KBOX.EH.W.0002.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...SPRINGFIELD
445 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...HARTFORD COUNTY IN NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND EASTERN
  HAMPDEN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES
  SPRINGFIELD AND HARTFORD.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 107 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER
  TO MID 90S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
DANGEROUSLY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR. THE COMBINATION OF HOT
TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A DANGEROUS
SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE LIKELY. DRINK PLENTY OF
FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE
SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND PETS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN
VEHICLES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE DURING
WARM OR HOT WEATHER WHEN CAR INTERIORS CAN REACH LETHAL
TEMPERATURES IN A MATTER OF MINUTES.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ010-012-RIZ001>003-131645-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...COVENTRY...WEST GREENWICH
445 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...EASTERN HAMPSHIRE AND SOUTHWEST WORCESTER COUNTIES
  IN MASSACHUSETTS, TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST
  CONNECTICUT, AND PROVIDENCE AND WESTERN KENT COUNTIES IN
  NORTHERN AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 104 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 
  80S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM TODAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

THOMPSON

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964 
WWUS71 KBOX 131826
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
226 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

CTZ002-MAZ011-132300-
/O.CON.KBOX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...SPRINGFIELD
226 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...HARTFORD COUNTY IN NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND EASTERN 
  HAMPDEN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES 
  SPRINGFIELD AND HARTFORD.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 110 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 90S...AND
  DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
DANGEROUSLY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR. THE COMBINATION OF HOT
TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A DANGEROUS
SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE LIKELY. DRINK PLENTY OF
FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE
SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND PETS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN
VEHICLES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE DURING
WARM OR HOT WEATHER WHEN CAR INTERIORS CAN REACH LETHAL
TEMPERATURES IN A MATTER OF MINUTES.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ010-012-RIZ001>003-132300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...COVENTRY...WEST GREENWICH
226 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...EASTERN HAMPSHIRE AND SOUTHWEST WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  IN MASSACHUSETTS... TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST 
  CONNECTICUT... AND PROVIDENCE AND WESTERN KENT COUNTIES IN 
  NORTHERN AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 103 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 
  80S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM TODAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

RLG

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225 
WWUS71 KBOX 132009
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
409 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

CTZ002-MAZ011-132300-
/O.CON.KBOX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...SPRINGFIELD
409 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...HARTFORD COUNTY IN NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND EASTERN 
  HAMPDEN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS. THIS INCLUDES 
  SPRINGFIELD AND HARTFORD.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 110 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 90S...AND
  DEWPOINTS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S.

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
DANGEROUSLY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR. THE COMBINATION OF HOT
TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A DANGEROUS
SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE LIKELY. DRINK PLENTY OF
FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE
SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.

YOUNG CHILDREN AND PETS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN
VEHICLES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE DURING
WARM OR HOT WEATHER WHEN CAR INTERIORS CAN REACH LETHAL
TEMPERATURES IN A MATTER OF MINUTES.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>021-140415-
/O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
FOXBOROUGH...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...
BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT
409 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* LOCATION...ALL OF EASTERN MA EXCEPT THE CAPE AND ISLANDS.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 104 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 
  90S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE LOWER 70S.

* TIMING...SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-MAZ010-012-RIZ001>003-132300-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...MILFORD...WORCESTER...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...COVENTRY...WEST GREENWICH
409 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...EASTERN HAMPSHIRE AND SOUTHWEST WORCESTER COUNTIES 
  IN MASSACHUSETTS... TOLLAND AND WINDHAM COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST 
  CONNECTICUT... AND PROVIDENCE AND WESTERN KENT COUNTIES IN 
  NORTHERN AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 104 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 90S...AND
  DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...THROUGH 7 PM TODAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

RLG

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

CTZ002-140730-
/O.EXP.KBOX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...INCLUDE PORTIONS OF NORTHERN CONNECTICUT. 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 105 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO
  UPPER 90S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...NOON TO 7 PM SUNDAY. 

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MAZ011-140030-
/O.EXP.KBOX.EH.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SPRINGFIELD
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...



$$

RIZ001>003-140730-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...
COVENTRY...WEST GREENWICH
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...INCLUDE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 106 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID
  90S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...NOON TO 7 PM SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

CTZ003-004-140730-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...INCLUDE PORTIONS OF NORTHERN CONNECTICUT. 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 102 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 
  90S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...NOON TO 7 PM SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MAZ010-012-140030-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-160813T2300Z/
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...MILFORD...
WORCESTER
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

MAZ022-023-140730-
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
VINEYARD HAVEN
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...INCLUDE CAPE COD AND MARTHAS VINEYARD. 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 102 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 
  80S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...NOON TO 7 PM SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

RIZ004>007-140730-
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...EAST GREENWICH...WARWICK...
WEST WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY.

* LOCATIONS...INCLUDE SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND. 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 104 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 
  80S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...NOON TO 7 PM SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MAZ005-006-013>021-140730-
/O.CON.KBOX.HT.Y.0005.160814T1600Z-160814T2300Z/
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
FOXBOROUGH...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...
BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT
720 PM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* LOCATIONS...INCLUDE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. 

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 106 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 
  90S...AND DEWPOINTS IN THE MID 70S.

* TIMING...NOON TO 7 PM SUNDAY.

* IMPACTS...EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS
EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY
WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE
POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED
ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUNSHINE...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND
NEIGHBORS.

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS...IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN
POSSIBLE...RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR
EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT
STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN
POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK...THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS
IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY
HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE
IS AN EMERGENCY...CALL 9 1 1.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this excessive heat warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this excessive heat warning went out at Aug 13, 4:06 AM EDT, 25 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 13, 4:06 AM EDT, 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
406 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
High heat and humidity will persist across the area through
Sunday, though some areas may be a few degrees cooler at times.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected through Sunday. A break in the
heat and showers will occur Monday into Tuesday before another
system approaches the region by Wednesday into Thursday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM THIS MORNING/...
1015 PM Update...

Showers and thunderstorms have diminished across the area. Will
retain a slight chance POP for an isolated shower/thunderstorm
overnight, but main weather looks to be patchy fog especially
where it rained earlier. Previous forecast of temperatures and
dewpoints looks to be on track with very few adjustments needed.
There is a possibility of one or more record high minimum
temperature records being set.

730 PM Update...Just a few showers and thunderstorms are left
across southern New England, with the strongest storm over RI
currently. While there are still decent CAPEs over southern New
England, the lack of sun is resulting in quite a bit of convective
inhibition. So this is in turn allowing the storms to weaken.
Expect this to be the trend as the evening wears on. There are
showers and thunderstorms over eastern New York state but these
should weaken as they come across the Berkshires.

While the severe threat has passed for the most part, there could
still be heavy rain with any lingering showers/storms. PWATs are
still well above 2 inches. The greatest concern for flooding would
be if additional showers/storms moved over Windham County in CT
and basically all of northern RI. This area has received the most
rain this afternoon, with one location getting over 3.5 inches in
one hour.

Tonight...Patchy fog will develop, especially in the interior
valleys and anywhere that received rain today. More widespread fog
and low clouds will move in along the south coast. With the high
dewpoints continuing overnight, low temperatures will be quite
warm, nearing or exceeding records (see Climate section below).
Exception to this could be across NE MA where temperatures may
drop a little lower as a back door front drops south into NE MA.
There is a lot of uncertainty with the speed and progression of
the front. See Short Term section below for more information.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM THIS MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SUNDAY/...
Saturday...Yet another interesting day is expected with the added
intrigue of a back door cold front moving into a portion of the
region.  Models don't seem to have a good handle on this at all with
different perspectives on the speed and timing of the front.  The
GFS is the most progressive with this front, bringing it into
southern New England during the overnight period prior to Saturday
and taking it all the way through the area to the I-91 corridor. The
ECMWF is much slower, not coming into the region until after 12Z
Saturday and only making it into extreme NE MA.  The NAM falls in
between these two solutions.  Tend to lean towards the ECMWF given
the strength of the heat and humidity, as well as some decent
southwesterly winds.  However, can't rule out the GFS solution
verifying either.

This makes for an extremely complicated forecast as this will
determine temperatures as well as a potential focus for showers and
thunderstorms.  At this point, went with a blend of the GFS/ECMWF,
which brings cooler temperatures into NE MA to a line roughly from
Groton, MA to Worcester, MA to Taunton, MA.  However, if the front
doesn't sag that far south then temperatures will be warmer south of
the front.  Dewpoints will be slightly lower behind the front,
dropping into the upper 60s to around 70.  That may be enough to
take the edge off the humidity but it will still be quite the warm
and humid day no matter where you are.

The best chance for heat indices over 100 degrees will be the lower
CT river valley and northern CT where we will hoist a heat advisory
once the current heat headlines expire at 7 PM.

Once again, our other concern is the potential for showers and
thunderstorms.  We have a better focus Saturday with the front
moving into the region.  However, this will also depend on the
timing and progress of the front.  If the GFS is correct, then a
good chunk of southern New England will be behind the front in the
more stable air.  If the ECMWF is correct, then much of the area
will be in the much more unstable air ahead of the front. Therefore,
still some uncertainty.  However, the airmass south of the front
will be quite conducive to showers and thunderstorms.  There is
quite a bit of instability in all the models (SBCAPE and MLCAPE
greater than 1500 J/kg) as well as decent shear (0-6km bulk shear
between 30 and 40 kts).  Given that, expect we have a better shot of
severe thunderstorms Saturday than we did today.

Again, with PWATs well above two inches (a good two to three STD
above normal), heavy rain, flooding, and flash flooding will be a
threat.  Especially in areas that received rain today and with any
storms that train.  While storms are expected to keep moving with
slightly stronger winds aloft, there is still potential for a storm
to get "stuck" on the front.  These storms would also potentially
cause some flooding.  Despite this potential for flash flooding,
feel the uncertainty with the progress of the front makes it nearly
impossible to determine which areas have the best chance of this
occurring and it won't be widespread enough to warrant issuing a
flash flood watch for the entire area.  The mid shift can re-
evaluate.

Secondary threats for storms tomorrow include the potential for
gusty, damaging winds as well as possibly a brief tornado.  The
higher shear numbers will allow storms to sustain themselves a bit
better than today.  In addition, with the front over the area, an
increase in low level shear, the high PWATs and low LCL's, we have a
good environment in place for brief, relatively weak tornadoes. The
highest risk for this is along any boundaries that develop as well
as along the front.  This threat is low, but something to keep an
eye on and be aware of.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...

HIGHLIGHTS...

* A break in heat by Monday/Tuesday into next week
* Another shot of showers/thunderstorms by mid next week
* Potential pattern change by end of next week

OVERVIEW...

The 00z guidance is overall in agreement through the period. Bermuda
high over the Mid-Atlantic will continue to pump in tropical
moisture into the region through at least Wed/Thurs. Both 700mb and
500 mb heights continue to remain 2-3 STD above normal over the Mid-
Atlantic which increases confidence that zonal/southwest flow will
remain over the area. Sunday night fropa will move just offshore by
Monday. There is the potential for another wave moving through the
flow during the mid-week bringing a chance for
showers/thunderstorms. Guidance and ensembles show that this will
occur late Tuesday into Wednesday as mid-level ridge will keep
Monday into early Tuesday mostly dry. 850 mb temps are about 1-2 STD
above normal during the period, so have trended temps near or above
normal Wed into Friday.  Appears that Bermuda high will begin to
break down by next Friday which could bring northwest flow aloft and
dry air into the region.

DETAILS...

Monday into Tuesday...High confidence.

Guidance continues to show weak fropa will stall south of the region
last Sunday into Monday morning. This will allow for a break in the
heat and humidity to a point. 850mb Temps are still near 15-17 C
which could result in surface high temps in the upper 80s to low 90s
on Monday with mid 80s on Tuesday. Still some mugginess in the air
but it will bring some relief compared to the past couple of days.

Mid-level ridge will be over the area as surface high pressure
builds into SNE. This will limit any thunderstorm activity, but
still cannot rule out the potential for a stray shower along a sea
breeze boundary. High pressure will begin to shift back southward on
Tuesday which could allow for a round of showers and thunderstorms
across the western half of the region as the next system approaches
SNE.

Wednesday and Thursday...Moderate Confidence.

Zonal flow continues aloft as another shortwave and its associated
low pressure system approaches the area. This could bring another
round of showers and thunderstorms. Warm front will approach the
region late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. This will put southern
New England back in a warm/humid airmass. Associated cold front
appears to move through by Wednesday evening/Thursday AM bringing
more precip to the region. Still some uncertainty in the timing esp
with the building high over the Mid-Atlantic which could stall
precip timing. This system will also tap into the Gulf moisture
which will keep pooling into the area. Could see another round of
heavy rain as PWAT values are 2-3 STD above normal. Still plenty of
details to work out.

Thursday and beyond...Low confidence.

Cold frontal passage late Wednesday or Thursday followed by a
secondary cold front on Thursday. This front could bring in dry air
and lower humidity levels by the weekend as Canada high pressure
moves overhead.

&&

.AVIATION /08Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Sunday/...

Overnight...Moderate confidence. Except for the risk of an
isolated thunderstorm, main issue overnight with be extent of low
clouds/fog along the south coast and patchy fog over interior
valleys. MVFR/IFR conditions are expected with the low clouds and
fog. If the backdoor front should slip far enough south fast
enough, then there might be a risk of MVFR cigs working their way
into the northeast MA coastline toward daybreak.

Saturday...Moderate confidence. Some uncertainty but may encounter
more widespread MVFR cigs, especially across northeastern MA.
Occasional IFR cigs/vsbys possible in vicinity of afternoon and
evening thunderstorms.

KBOS TAF...High confidence. Generally VFR conditions expected
tonight. MVFR cigs may persist during much of Saturday as a
consequence of a NE flow as well as more showers and embedded
thunderstorms.

KBDL TAF...High confidence. VFR conditions expected through the
period except patchy fog may develop late tonight.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

High confidence in trends but some uncertainty in timing. Cigs and
vsbys restrictions Sunday night will improve with VFR into Tuesday
morning. Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms late
Tuesday into Thursday will result in vsbys and cigs restrictions but
not through the entire period. Sea breezes possible on Monday and
Tuesday.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.

Short Term /through Sunday/...

High confidence.  Small craft advisories continue through tonight
for the southern waters and the outer waters for wind gusts greater
than 25 kts and for the outer waters, seas greater than 5 feet.
Believe most of these will be allowed to expire by Saturday morning
but depending on the progress of a back door cold front, they may
need to be extended.  In addition, visibilities will be limited at
times in showers and thunderstorms this evening and again tomorrow
afternoon and evening and in fog during the overnight.

Outlook /Sunday Night through Wednesday/...

High confidence in trends with moderate confidence on exact timing.
High pressure building over the waters will result in seas below 5
feet and sea breeze development Monday and Tuesday. Southerly flow
will return Wednesday building heights and increasing winds as
another round of showers and thunderstorms moves over the water.

&&

.CLIMATE...

Record high minimum temperatures for August 13 as follows:

BOS  75 set in 1944
BDL  74 set in 2005
PVD  77 set in 2005
ORH  75 set in 1896

Record high minimum temperatures for August 14 as follows:

BOS  76 set in 2002
BDL  77 set in 1988
PVD  77 set in 1988
ORH  75 set in 1988

&&

.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Heat Advisory from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening for
     CTZ003-004.
     Air Quality Alert from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this
     evening for CTZ002>004.
     Excessive Heat Warning from noon today to 7 PM EDT this
     evening for CTZ002.
MA...Heat Advisory from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening for
     MAZ010-012.
     Excessive Heat Warning from noon today to 7 PM EDT this
     evening for MAZ011.
RI...Heat Advisory from noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening for
     RIZ001>003.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for ANZ255-
     256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Dunten/RLG
NEAR TERM...RLG/Thompson
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...Dunten
AVIATION...Dunten/Thompson
MARINE...Dunten/RLG
CLIMATE...staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 13, 4:16 AM EDT, 15 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

MAZ002>009-013>024-026-RIZ004>008-140830-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHEASTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN
MASSACHUSETTS...NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND AND SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS A RISK FOR ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TODAY.
MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR SUNDAY WITH AT
LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES. SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS
COULD ALSO CONTAIN STRONG DAMAGING WINDS.

HIGH CONFIDENCE IN HEAT HEADLINES TOMORROW AS HEAT INDEX VALUES
WILL REACH OVER 100F.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
 CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ010-012-RIZ001>003-140830-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL
MASSACHUSETTS...WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   HEAT ADVISORY.

THERE IS A RISK FOR ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TODAY.
MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR SUNDAY WITH AT
LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES. SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS
COULD ALSO CONTAIN STRONG DAMAGING WINDS.

HIGH CONFIDENCE IN HEAT HEADLINES TOMORROW AS HEAT INDEX VALUES
WILL REACH OVER 100F.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
 CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

CTZ003-004-140830-
TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   AIR QUALITY ALERT.
   HEAT ADVISORY.

THERE IS A RISK FOR ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TODAY.
MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR SUNDAY WITH AT
LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES. SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS
COULD ALSO CONTAIN STRONG DAMAGING WINDS.

HIGH CONFIDENCE IN HEAT HEADLINES TOMORROW AS HEAT INDEX VALUES
WILL REACH OVER 100F.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
 CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

CTZ002-140830-
HARTFORD CT-
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   AIR QUALITY ALERT.
   EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING.

THERE IS A RISK FOR ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TODAY.
MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR SUNDAY WITH AT
LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES. SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS
COULD ALSO CONTAIN STRONG DAMAGING WINDS.

HIGH CONFIDENCE IN HEAT HEADLINES TOMORROW AS HEAT INDEX VALUES
WILL REACH OVER 100F.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
 CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

MAZ011-140830-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING.

THERE IS A RISK FOR ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG THUNDERSTORMS TODAY.
MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

ANOTHER ROUND FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR SUNDAY WITH AT
LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES. SOME OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS
COULD ALSO CONTAIN STRONG DAMAGING WINDS.

HIGH CONFIDENCE IN HEAT HEADLINES TOMORROW AS HEAT INDEX VALUES
WILL REACH OVER 100F.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
 CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-140830-
BOSTON HARBOR-CAPE COD BAY-NANTUCKET SOUND-VINEYARD SOUND-
BUZZARDS BAY-RHODE ISLAND SOUND-NARRAGANSETT BAY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND-
COASTAL WATERS EAST OF IPSWICH BAY AND THE STELLWAGEN BANK NATIONAL
MARINE SANCTUARY-MASSACHUSETTS BAY AND IPSWICH BAY-
COASTAL WATERS FROM PROVINCETOWN MA TO CHATHAM MA TO NANTUCKET MA
OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS EXTENDING OUT TO 25 NM SOUTH OF MARTHAS VINEYARD AND
NANTUCKET-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MONTAUK NY TO MARTHAS VINEYARD EXTENDING OUT TO
20 NM SOUTH OF BLOCK ISLAND-
416 AM EDT SAT AUG 13 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE
ISLAND COASTAL WATERS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY WHICH WILL PRODUCE
FREQUENT LIGHTNING AND GUSTY WINDS OVER THE WATERS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

WEATHER SPOTTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REPORT SIGNIFICANT WEATHER
 CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.

FOR THE LATEST UPDATES...PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT
WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BOSTON

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NWSBOSTON

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AT
@NWSBOSTON

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 12, 11:07 PM EDT, 5 hours 24 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1107 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

RIZ006-130345-
WASHINGTON RI-
1107 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM IN WESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...

AT 1106 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM
NEAR WESTERLY...OR 8 MILES EAST OF MYSTIC...MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH.

PEA SIZE HAIL AND WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL ACCOMPANY THIS
STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN...WESTERLY...NARRAGANSETT...
HOPKINTON AND CHARLESTOWN.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS OR UNDERPASSES. AVOID LOW LYING
AREAS NEAR SMALL STREAMS.

THESE STORMS MAY INTENSITY AND BECOME CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGE.
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

LAT...LON 4133 7190 4132 7185 4134 7183 4141 7184
      4142 7180 4143 7179 4143 7146 4142 7145
      4136 7149 4138 7152 4133 7171 4133 7179
      4131 7185 4131 7188
TIME...MOT...LOC 0306Z 271DEG 29KT 4138 7182

DUNTEN
Special weather statement, Aug 12, 11:46 PM EDT, 4 hours 45 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
1146 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

RIZ006-130430-
WASHINGTON RI-
1146 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON COUNTY...

AT 1145 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM
NEAR CHARLESTOWN...OR NEAR SOUTH KINGSTOWN...MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL ACCOMPANY THIS STORM.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN...WESTERLY...NARRAGANSETT...HOPKINTON...
CHARLESTOWN AND RICHMOND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS OR UNDERPASSES. AVOID LOW LYING
AREAS NEAR SMALL STREAMS.

FREQUENT LIGHTNING WAS OCCURRING. LIGHTNING CAN STRIKE FAR AWAY FROM
THE STORM. GO INSIDE A BUILDING OR VEHICLE. WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES
UNTIL AFTER THE STORM HAS PASSED TO RESUME OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

THESE STORMS MAY INTENSITY AND BECOME CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGE.
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

LAT...LON 4145 7176 4144 7146 4141 7145 4136 7149
      4137 7150 4138 7153 4137 7153 4136 7163
      4133 7171 4133 7175
TIME...MOT...LOC 0345Z 272DEG 21KT 4140 7162

DUNTEN

The office that day

Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 8:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden, Hampshire44 min
Aug 13, 1:32 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX28 min
Aug 13, 1:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden38 min
Aug 13, 1:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden38 min
Aug 13, 2:24 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXHampden66 min
Aug 13, 2:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden23 min
Aug 13, 4:09 PM EDTHeat AdvisoryBOXBarnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex and 4 more27 hr
Aug 13, 4:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXMiddlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Worcester116 min
Aug 13, 5:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXWorcester29 min
Aug 13, 6:38 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXNorfolk, Worcester52 min
Aug 12, 8:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOX49 min
Aug 12, 9:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOX30 min
Aug 13, 3:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region34 min

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Sources

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