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Heat Advisory 4, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 12, 2016Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Hampden County, Hampshire County, Worcester County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this heat advisory at Aug 12, 2016, 7:06 PM EDT for Kent County, Providence County, Rhode Island; Capitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Hampden County, Hampshire County, Worcester County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Aug 13, 2016, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 12, 2016, 7:06 PM EDT (23:06 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, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Hampden County, MA, Hampshire County, MA, Worcester County, MA, Kent County, RI, Providence County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:07 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

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 140 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 12:00Z on 2016-08-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1049 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 12:00Z on 2016-08-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 138 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
1049 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-56 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
724 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
22 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
138 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
2.8

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The text

As transmitted.

579 
WWUS71 KBOX 122306
NPWBOX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
706 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

CTZ002>004-130715-
/O.EXP.KBOX.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160812T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...UNION...
VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC
706 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* LOCATIONS...NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 102 DUE TO TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 90S...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.

&&

$$

MAZ005>007-013>016-130015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.EH.W.0001.000000T0000Z-160812T2300Z/
CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...LAWRENCE...
GLOUCESTER...FOXBOROUGH...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY
706 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

TEMPERATURES HAVE DROPPED ACROSS THE WARNING AREA. THEREFORE, THE
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

MAZ010-011-130715-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-160812T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.HT.Y.0004.160813T1600Z-160813T2300Z/
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...SPRINGFIELD
706 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

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

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

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

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...UP TO 102 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.

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.

&&

$$

MAZ003-004-012-017>019-026-RIZ001>004-130015-
/O.EXP.KBOX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-160812T2300Z/
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GREENFIELD...ORANGE...BARRE...
FITCHBURG...MILFORD...WORCESTER...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...
AYER...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...COVENTRY...
WEST GREENWICH...EAST GREENWICH...WARWICK...WEST WARWICK
706 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

TEMPERATURES HAVE FALLEN, RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES BELOW 100
DEGREES. THEREFORE, THE HEAT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

RLG

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5 follow-up statements
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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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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484 
WWUS71 KBOX 132320
NPWBOX

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 heat advisory 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 heat advisory went out at Aug 12, 4:48 PM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 12, 4:48 PM EDT, 2 hours 18 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Taunton MA
448 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 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 SATURDAY MORNING/...
***Excessive Heat Warning is now in effect for northern
 Connecticut and northeastern Massachusetts, including the Boston
 and Hartford metro areas***

445 PM Update...Showers and thunderstorms continue, mainly across
Massachusetts at this time.  SPC Mesoanalysis shows 2500-3000 J/kg
of SBCAPE across a good portion of southern New England, providing
plenty of juice to keep storms going. Two main concerns with these
storms. The first and primary threat is heavy rain and flooding
and/or flash flooding. With PWATs well over 2 inches and forecast to
come up to near 2.5 inches, heavy rain is pretty much a given, as is
urban and poor drainage flooding. Two things will contribute to the
potential for flash flooding. One is training of cells over the same
area, the other is how quickly (or not) the storms move. Model
forecast Corfidi vectors show storms to move about 20 kts but
current upward propagation vectors are about 5 kts. Currently storms
are moving about 20 mph which will limit flash flood potential if
the storms don't continue to move over the same areas.

The secondary threat with these storms is wind. While the
environment is not particularly favorable for strong to damaging
winds, there is a modest amount of shear and winds have already
been gusty at the surface. That said, there is potential for a
some isolated wind damage, but not expecting anything widespread.

Tonight...Showers and thunderstorms should gradually diminish as we
move into the evening.  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 SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
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 /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
HIGHLIGHTS...
* Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue with heavy
  rainfall and a localized urban flood threat Saturday night into
  Monday

* Temperatures should drop below 90 on Monday through most of next
  week

* Another weather system approaches by the middle of next week

OVERVIEW...

12Z model suite in better agreement with the slow approach and
eventual passage of the cold front across the region. Looks like the
front will push slowly into N Mass by midday Sunday, then slowly
crossing the region through Sunday evening. Anomalous tropical
moisture continues to pump in around the periphery of the Bermuda
high off the eastern seaboard, with PWATs remaining 3 to 4 STD above
seasonal normals for the region. Will see continued threat for heavy
rainfall and localized flooding, with the best shot during the
afternoon and early nighttime hours. Some question as to whether
there will be another mid level short wave/possible MCS moving along
the front overnight Sunday night into Monday morning, as the NAM and
GGEM suggest. Have kept mention of showers/thunderstorms through
midday Monday.

With the stationary ridge across the mid Atlantic and off the coast
through at least mid week, along with the mid level zonal flow aloft
across the northern tier, the front will stall near or south of
south coastal areas. Weak high pressure/dry air will cross the
region Monday night and Tuesday. Model spread returns for next
possible system that looks to approach Tuesday night into late
Wednesday night or Thursday. Many questions in place as to whether
yet another mid level short wave approaches or it remains dry late
next week.

DETAILS...

Saturday night...Moderate confidence.

Backdoor front across eastern areas moves back NE as a warm front
Saturday evening as low pressure works E out of NY state into
northern New England. Will continue to see chance for showers/
thunderstorms across the region, with the best shot over N central
and NW Mass. PWATs remain in the 2.2 to 2.4 inch range, so the
threat for heavy rainfall and localized flooding also continues.

With dewpts in the lower-mid 70s, sultry conditions will continue
across the region. Overnight lows will be in the 70s, except may be
close to 80 in the urban centers. Another very uncomfortable night
for sleeping in non-air conditioned buildings.

Sunday and Sunday night...Moderate confidence.

While model suite continues to signal low pressure and its
associated H5 short wave passing across northern New England Sunday,
timing issues persist with the passage of the associated cold front.
This is mainly due to the positioning of the mid level ridge off the
mid Atlantic and SE U.S. coast and whether it remains further N as
some models suggest, slowing the progress of the front.

Looks like best shot for showers/thunderstorms will occur across N
Mass by late Sunday morning, then will push slowly across the
remainder of the region through the day. Will still see the threat
of heavy rainfall and localized flooding with PWATs remaining in the
2.2 to 2.4 inch range pretty much anywhere across the region Sunday
afternoon into Sunday night. Big question is whether a possible MCS
moves along the front late Sunday night through the pre dawn hours
Monday as the NAM and Canadian GGEM suggest. Did keep chance POPs
going due to wide model solution spread.

Looks like another day of 90+ high temps on Sunday with dewpts in
the lower-mid 70s.  Best shot for high heat index values, possibly
around 100 degrees, across east coastal Mass to the south coast.

Monday and Tuesday...Moderate confidence.

As the front slowly sags south of the region, will see temps drop
about 5-10 degrees from the searing heat over the weekend. However,
it will remain muggy though dewpts will drop back to the 60s so
there will be some relief compared to this weekend.

Ridging in the mid levels will build across the region Monday night
and Tuesday. Should be mainly dry, but can not rule out isold
showers Tuesday afternoon and evening as the high moves offshore.

Wednesday through Friday...Low confidence.

Continued mid level zonal flow will remain across the northeast with
the Bermuda high extending from the mid Atlantic coast to the
western Atlantic. May see another system approach Wednesday night or
Thursday that will tap into the continue tropical moisture feed
around the high offshore. This will be dependent upon timing which
remains wide amongst the model suite.  Kept a dry forecast going for
now on Friday as another ridge may build across the northeast.

&&

.AVIATION /21Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

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

Short Term /through Saturday/...

Through 00Z...Moderate confidence. SCT +SHRA/TSRA expected across
much of the area, lowering conditions to MVFR/IFR briefly. Gusty
winds are also expected with any storms that move through.
Otherwise, VFR conditions prevail.

Tonight...Moderate confidence. Mainly VFR conditions away from the
S coast, with patchy fog and localized IFR conditions over some of
the interior valleys. Along the south coast, MVFR/IFR conditions
are expected in low clouds and fog.

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 today
into tonight, although occasional MVFR ceilings possible in vicinity
of afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms. 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. Also, conditions
may lower briefly to MVFR or even IFR in vicinity of any
thunderstorms.

Outlook /Saturday Night through Wednesday/...

Saturday night through Monday...Moderate confidence in exact timing,
but high confidence that there will be CIG and VSBY restrictions
into Sunday night.

Will see rounds of showers and scattered thunderstorms through this
timeframe, with the best shot Saturday night into Sunday night. Low
clouds and fog patches expected at times during the overnight at
early morning hours, with periods of MVFR-IFR conditions.

VSBY and CIG restrictions should decrease by midday Monday.

Monday night-Tuesday...Should see mainly VFR conditions as high
pressure moves across. Can not rule out patchy fog and local MVFR-
IFR conditions late Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Wednesday...Low confidence. May see areas of MVFR conditions with
scattered showers/thunderstorms as warm front approaches. Timing
very certain.

&&

.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.

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

Short Term /through Saturday/...

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 /Saturday Night through Wednesday/...

Moderate confidence in trends. Low confidence on exact timing.

Mainly S-SW winds expected through Sunday night. Gusts may reach 20
kt at times  with seas building to around 5 ft across the southern
waters late Saturday night through Sunday night so small crafts may
be needed there. Visibility restrictions in areas of fog along
with showers and scattered thunderstorms at times.

Light N-NW winds Monday will shift to E-NE Monday night into Tuesday
as high pressure builds across. Winds shift back to S-SW Wednesday
with gusts up to 20-25 kt on the southern waters with seas up to 5-6
ft. Visibility restrictions in overnight/early morning patchy fog
each day. Chance of showers/thunderstorms Wed/Wed night with another
system possible.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record high minimum temperatures for August 12 as follows:

BOS  77 set in 1988
BDL  74 set in 1905
PVD  76 set in 1944
ORH  74 set in 1896

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...Excessive Heat Warning until 7 PM EDT this evening for
     CTZ002>004.
     Air Quality Alert until 11 PM EDT this evening for CTZ002-003.
MA...Heat Advisory until 7 PM EDT this evening for MAZ003-004-
     010>012-017>019-026.
     Excessive Heat Warning until 7 PM EDT this evening for
     MAZ005>007-013>016.
RI...Heat Advisory until 7 PM EDT this evening for RIZ001>004.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ231>234.
     Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ235-237.
     Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for ANZ250.
     Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for ANZ254>256.

&&

SYNOPSIS...RLG/EVT
NEAR TERM...RLG
SHORT TERM...RLG
LONG TERM...EVT
AVIATION...RLG/EVT
MARINE...RLG/EVT
CLIMATE...Staff
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 12, 2:26 PM EDT, 4 hours 40 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
226 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

MAZ002-008-009-020>024-RIZ005>008-131830-
WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
226 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE
BERKSHIRES AND THE SOUTH COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND
INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

THERE IS AN ISOLATED RISK FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
TODAY. MAIN RISK IS FOR HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND
POOR DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...HOT AND VERY HUMID WEATHER WITH HEAT INDEX
VALUES UP TO 100 LIKELY DURING EACH AFTERNOON. HEAT HEADLINES WILL
LIKELY BE NEEDED.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
ARE EXPECTED WITH AT LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT TIMES.
DESPITE OUR CURRENT DROUGHT...THERE WILL BE THE RISK FOR LOCALIZED
FLOODING. IN ADDITION...THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME RISK FOR STRONG TO
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THIS PERIOD BUT CONFIDENCE ON TIMING IS
LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

CTZ004-MAZ005>007-013>016-131830-
WINDHAM CT-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
226 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

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

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT AND
NORTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON 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 AN ISOLATED RISK FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
TODAY. MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...HOT AND VERY HUMID WEATHER WITH HEAT INDEX
VALUES UP TO 100 LIKELY DURING EACH AFTERNOON. HEAT HEADLINES WILL
LIKELY BE NEEDED.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED WITH AT LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT
TIMES. DESPITE OUR CURRENT DROUGHT...THERE WILL BE THE RISK FOR
LOCALIZED FLOODING. IN ADDITION...THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME RISK FOR
STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THIS PERIOD BUT CONFIDENCE ON
TIMING IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

MAZ003-004-010>012-017>019-026-RIZ001>004-131830-
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-
226 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

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

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON 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 AN ISOLATED RISK FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
TODAY. MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...HOT AND VERY HUMID WEATHER WITH HEAT INDEX
VALUES UP TO 100 LIKELY DURING EACH AFTERNOON. HEAT HEADLINES WILL
LIKELY BE NEEDED.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED WITH AT LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT
TIMES. DESPITE OUR CURRENT DROUGHT...THERE WILL BE THE RISK FOR
LOCALIZED FLOODING. IN ADDITION...THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME RISK FOR
STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THIS PERIOD BUT CONFIDENCE ON
TIMING IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

CTZ002-003-131830-
HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-
226 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON 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.
   AIR QUALITY ALERT.

THERE IS AN ISOLATED RISK FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
TODAY. MAIN RISK IS HEAVY RAIN WHICH COULD LEAD TO URBAN AND POOR
DRAINAGE FLOODING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY...HOT AND VERY HUMID WEATHER WITH HEAT INDEX
VALUES UP TO 100 LIKELY DURING EACH AFTERNOON. HEAT HEADLINES WILL
LIKELY BE NEEDED.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED WITH AT LEAST LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL AT
TIMES. DESPITE OUR CURRENT DROUGHT...THERE WILL BE THE RISK FOR
LOCALIZED FLOODING. IN ADDITION...THERE WILL ALSO BE SOME RISK FOR
STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THIS PERIOD BUT CONFIDENCE ON
TIMING IS LOW.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-131830-
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-
226 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

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

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

RLG

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 12, 5:53 PM EDT, 1 hour 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
553 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0258 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SOUTHAMPTON             42.23N  72.73W
08/12/2016                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ON COTTAGE STREET

0259 PM     TSTM WND DMG     MONTGOMERY              42.20N  72.80W
08/12/2016                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON MAIN ROAD...NORTH ROAD...AND
            PITCHER STREET. WIRE ON FIRE AT MAIN ROAD AND PITCHER
            STREET.

0305 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SOUTHAMPTON             42.23N  72.73W
08/12/2016                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES AT 21 OLD COUNTY ROAD

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WESTFIELD               42.14N  72.76W
08/12/2016                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE LIMB AND WIRES DOWN ON CYCLE STREET.

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WESTFIELD               42.14N  72.76W
08/12/2016                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON SHAKER ROAD

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     OXFORD                  42.12N  71.87W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON WORCESTER ROAD /ROUTE
            12/...WIRES DOWN ON OLD SOUTHBRIDGE ROAD

0315 PM     LIGHTNING        WEST BROOKFIELD         42.24N  72.15W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES NEAR WICKABOG LAKE CAUSING
            POWER OUTAGE

0335 PM     LIGHTNING        OXFORD                  42.12N  71.87W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LIGHTNING STRIKE ON HIGH TENSION WIRES...DEBRIS CLEARED
            FROM ROADWAY

0425 PM     LIGHTNING        BEDFORD                 42.48N  71.27W
08/12/2016                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON PAGE ROAD...TREE DOWN ON OLD BILLERICA
            ROAD

0430 PM     LIGHTNING        WAKEFIELD               42.50N  71.07W
08/12/2016                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON STEADMAN STREET

0448 PM     FLOOD            DUDLEY                  42.05N  71.93W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            ONE FOOT OF STREET FLOODING ON OXFORD AVENUE AT PINE
            STREET

0505 PM     TSTM WND DMG     FOSTER                  41.85N  71.77W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            FOSTER POLICE REPORTED MANY TREES DOWN ON ROUTE 6

0507 PM     TSTM WND DMG     FOSTER                  41.85N  71.77W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON FOSTER ROAD

0513 PM     TSTM WND DMG     GLOCESTER               41.92N  71.67W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ON REYNOLDS ROAD PER GLOCESTER POLICE

0516 PM     TSTM WND DMG     GLOCESTER               41.92N  71.67W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ON LAKE WASHINGTON DRIVE

0527 PM     TSTM WND DMG     NORTH PROVIDENCE        41.86N  71.46W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON CLARK STREET

0528 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SCITUATE                41.80N  71.62W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON HILL ROAD...WIRES BLOCKING ROAD

0531 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WORTHINGTON             42.42N  72.93W
08/12/2016                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WEST ROAD

&&

EVT
Local storm report, Aug 12, 6:07 PM EDT, 59 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
607 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0604 PM     FLOOD            CRANSTON                41.77N  71.48W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   PUBLIC

            ROAD FLOODED UP TO ONE FOOT ON WILBUR AND OAKLAWN
            AVENUES VIA BROADCAST MEDIA

&&

EVT
Local storm report, Aug 12, 6:24 PM EDT, 42 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
624 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0604 PM     FLOOD            CRANSTON                41.77N  71.48W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   PUBLIC

            ROAD FLOODED UP TO ONE FOOT ON WILBUR AND OAKLAWN
            AVENUES...CAR STUCK IN FLOOD WATERS UNDER WILBUR AVENUE
            BIKE PATH BRIDGE VIA BROADCAST MEDIA

&&

CORRECTED REMARKS

EVT
Special weather statement, Aug 12, 6:43 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
643 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

CTZ003-004-RIZ001>007-122330-
WINDHAM CT-TOLLAND CT-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-BRISTOL RI-NEWPORT RI-
WASHINGTON RI-EASTERN KENT RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
643 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUING TO IMPACT SOUTHERN WINDHAM...EAST
CENTRAL TOLLAND...BRISTOL...NORTHWESTERN NEWPORT...KENT...
NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON AND SOUTHERN PROVIDENCE COUNTIES...

AT 642 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG
A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR MANSFIELD TO NEAR BROOKLYN TO NEAR FOSTER
TO NEAR WEST WARWICK. MOVEMENT WAS EAST AT 15 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH WILL ACCOMPANY WITH THESE STORMS. THESE
STORMS MAY INTENSITY AND BECOME CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGE. STAY
TUNED FOR UPDATED STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
WARWICK...CRANSTON...EAST PROVIDENCE...COVENTRY...WEST WARWICK...
JOHNSTON...MANSFIELD...NORTH KINGSTOWN...WINDHAM...BRISTOL...
PLAINFIELD...SMITHFIELD...WILLIMANTIC...KILLINGLY...BARRINGTON...
EAST GREENWICH...WARREN...SCITUATE...GLOCESTER AND BROOKLYN.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4164 7179 4169 7227 4179 7232 4187 7155
      4172 7137 4172 7135 4177 7137 4171 7123
      4165 7126 4166 7130 4165 7129 4164 7134
      4158 7133 4162 7141 4156 7136 4158 7144
      4152 7145
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 285DEG 11KT 4183 7229 4177 7201 4179 7178 4169
7156

SIPPRELL
Special weather statement, Aug 12, 7:01 PM EDT, 5 minutes before
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
701 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

CTZ004-RIZ001>004-006-007-122345-
WINDHAM CT-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-NEWPORT RI-WASHINGTON RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-WESTERN KENT RI-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
701 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

...STRONG THUNDERSTORM CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN WINDHAM...SOUTHERN
BRISTOL... CENTRAL NEWPORT...KENT...NORTHERN WASHINGTON AND
SOUTHWESTERN PROVIDENCE COUNTIES...

AT 700 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG
A LINE EXTENDING FROM NEAR SCOTLAND TO NEAR STERLING TO NEAR EXETER
TO NEAR WARWICK. MOVEMENT WAS SOUTHEAST AT 15 MPH.

WINDS IN EXCESS OF 40 MPH WILL ACCOMPANY WITH THESE STORMS. THESE
STORMS MAY INTENSITY AND BECOME CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGE. STAY
TUNED FOR UPDATED STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
WARWICK...CRANSTON...COVENTRY...SOUTH KINGSTOWN...WEST WARWICK...
NORTH KINGSTOWN...WINDHAM...NEWPORT...BRISTOL...PLAINFIELD...
WILLIMANTIC...PORTSMOUTH...MIDDLETOWN...NARRAGANSETT...TIVERTON...
EAST GREENWICH...SCITUATE...HOPKINTON...RICHMOND AND EXETER.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4147 7180 4164 7179 4166 7215 4172 7221
      4179 7145 4165 7128 4164 7128 4165 7134
      4158 7132 4164 7125 4156 7123 4160 7121
      4160 7120 4152 7112 4149 7124 4148 7132
      4157 7136 4149 7133
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 304DEG 13KT 4173 7208 4167 7181 4162 7159 4165
7138

SIPPRELL
Local storm report, Aug 12, 7:04 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
704 PM EDT FRI AUG 12 2016

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0258 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SOUTHAMPTON             42.23N  72.73W
08/12/2016                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ON COTTAGE STREET

0259 PM     TSTM WND DMG     MONTGOMERY              42.20N  72.80W
08/12/2016                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON MAIN ROAD...NORTH ROAD...AND
            PITCHER STREET. WIRE ON FIRE AT MAIN ROAD AND PITCHER
            STREET.

0305 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SOUTHAMPTON             42.23N  72.73W
08/12/2016                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   BROADCAST MEDIA

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES AT 21 OLD COUNTY ROAD

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WESTFIELD               42.14N  72.76W
08/12/2016                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LARGE LIMB AND WIRES DOWN ON CYCLE STREET.

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WESTFIELD               42.14N  72.76W
08/12/2016                   HAMPDEN            MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON SHAKER ROAD

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     OXFORD                  42.12N  71.87W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON WORCESTER ROAD /ROUTE
            12/...WIRES DOWN ON OLD SOUTHBRIDGE ROAD

0315 PM     LIGHTNING        WEST BROOKFIELD         42.24N  72.15W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES NEAR WICKABOG LAKE CAUSING
            POWER OUTAGE

0335 PM     LIGHTNING        OXFORD                  42.12N  71.87W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            LIGHTNING STRIKE ON HIGH TENSION WIRES...DEBRIS CLEARED
            FROM ROADWAY

0425 PM     LIGHTNING        BEDFORD                 42.48N  71.27W
08/12/2016                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            WIRES DOWN ON PAGE ROAD...TREE DOWN ON OLD BILLERICA
            ROAD

0430 PM     LIGHTNING        WAKEFIELD               42.50N  71.07W
08/12/2016                   MIDDLESEX          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON STEADMAN STREET

0448 PM     FLOOD            DUDLEY                  42.05N  71.93W
08/12/2016                   WORCESTER          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            ONE FOOT OF STREET FLOODING ON OXFORD AVENUE AT PINE
            STREET

0505 PM     TSTM WND DMG     FOSTER                  41.85N  71.77W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            FOSTER POLICE REPORTED MANY TREES DOWN ON ROUTE 6

0507 PM     TSTM WND DMG     FOSTER                  41.85N  71.77W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON FOSTER ROAD

0513 PM     TSTM WND DMG     GLOCESTER               41.92N  71.67W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ON REYNOLDS ROAD PER GLOCESTER POLICE

0516 PM     TSTM WND DMG     GLOCESTER               41.92N  71.67W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE DOWN ON LAKE WASHINGTON DRIVE

0527 PM     TSTM WND DMG     NORTH PROVIDENCE        41.86N  71.46W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON CLARK STREET

0528 PM     TSTM WND DMG     SCITUATE                41.80N  71.62W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON HILL ROAD...WIRES BLOCKING ROAD

0531 PM     TSTM WND DMG     WORTHINGTON             42.42N  72.93W
08/12/2016                   HAMPSHIRE          MA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON WEST ROAD

0604 PM     FLOOD            CRANSTON                41.77N  71.48W
08/12/2016                   PROVIDENCE         RI   PUBLIC

            ROAD FLOODED UP TO ONE FOOT ON WILBUR AND OAKLAWN
            AVENUES...CAR STUCK IN FLOOD WATERS UNDER WILBUR AVENUE
            BIKE PATH BRIDGE VIA BROADCAST MEDIA

0640 PM     TSTM WND DMG     KILLINGLY               41.83N  71.87W
08/12/2016                   WINDHAM            CT   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREE DOWN ON TRUCK BETWEEN EXITS 91 AND 92 ON I-395S

&&

EVT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 3:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXProvidence53 min
Aug 12, 4:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXProvidence46 min
Aug 12, 4:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXProvidence47 min
Aug 12, 4:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXProvidence47 min
Aug 12, 5:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXProvidence53 min
Aug 12, 5:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Providence42 min
Aug 12, 5:27 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXKent, Providence2 hr
Aug 12, 5:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXKent39 min
Aug 12, 5:43 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningBOXKent, Providence2 hr
Aug 12, 5:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXBristol, Kent, Providence54 min
Aug 12, 6:15 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningBOXKent, Providence3 hr
Aug 12, 6:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXBristol, Kent47 min
Aug 12, 7:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXKent, Newport44 min
Aug 11, 8:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOX45 min
Aug 11, 8:41 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBOXCapitol Planning Region64 min
Aug 12, 2:22 PM EDTExcessive Heat WarningBOXCapitol Planning Region, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region5 hr
Aug 12, 6:11 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXNortheastern Connecticut Planning Region49 min
Aug 12, 1:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden51 min
Aug 12, 2:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXHampden, Hampshire43 min
Aug 12, 2:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXWorcester51 min
Aug 12, 2:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden, Worcester39 min
Aug 12, 2:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXHampden, Hampshire26 min
Aug 12, 3:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementBOXMiddlesex49 min
Aug 12, 5:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBOXFranklin, Hampden, Hampshire43 min
Aug 12, 5:33 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX57 min
Aug 12, 6:01 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningBOX59 min

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Sources

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