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River Flood Warning 47, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Dec 21, 2018, 12:17 PM EST for Franklin County, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It took effect at Dec 22, 2018, 10:40 AM EST. It was in force for .
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 21, 2018, 12:17 PM EST (17:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2018, 10:40 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 22, 2018, 4:06 AM EST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Franklin County, MA, Hampshire County, MA
The radar
The Albany radar (KENX), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:18 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 river
Written for the forecast point Connecticut River at Montague (MNTM3). The gauge peaked at 26.83 ft at Dec 23, 2018, 2:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 26 ft
- Minor stage
- 28 ft
- Moderate stage
- 32 ft
- Major stage
- 40 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01170500, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
069
WGUS41 KBOX 211717
FLWBOX
Bulletin...Immediate broadcast requested
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...
Connecticut...
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hartford and Hampden
Counties
Heavy rainfall will result in sharp rises on area rivers with flooding
expected to begin on Saturday for the Connecticut River at Montague,
Northampton and Thompsonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information
in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or
earlier if needed.
Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers,
streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat
to life.
&&
MAC011-015-221716-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0047.181222T1540Z-181224T0331Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.181222T1540Z.181223T0600Z.181223T2131Z.NO/
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Montague.
* from Saturday morning to Sunday evening...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow late
morning and continue to rise to near 31.7 feet by early Sunday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas outside of levee
protection is likely from Greenfield through Hatfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270
$$
MAC013-015-221716-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0048.181222T1734Z-181224T1424Z/
/NHMM3.2.ER.181222T1734Z.181223T1200Z.181224T0824Z.NO/
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Northampton.
* from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning...or until the warning is
cancelled.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 105.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow early
afternoon and continue to rise to near 115.0 feet by Sunday
morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
* Impact...At 115.0 feet...Flooding affects a large portion of the
Oxbow in Northampton. Flood waters also reach Route 5, a portion of
which may be impassable. Flooding spreads across the lower lying
sections of Southampton and parts of Hadley. In Hatfield, back
water from the Connecticut River will push the Mill River over its
banks, flooding parts of Valley Street and surrounding areas.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 7270 4242 7270 4243 7246 4227 7252
$$
CTC003-MAC013-221716-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0049.181222T2221Z-000000T0000Z/
/TMVC3.2.ER.181222T2221Z.181223T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1217 PM EST Fri Dec 21 2018
The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA has issued a
* Flood Warning for
The Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* from Saturday afternoon until further notice...or until the warning
is cancelled.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage by tomorrow
afternoon and continue to rise to near 17.0 feet by Sunday early
afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet...Flooding will become more widespread along
the Connecticut River from the Massachusetts towns of Agawam and
Longmeadow, through the northern Connecticut towns of Suffield and
Enfield.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$1 follow-up statement
349 WGUS81 KBOX 220906 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 406 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire Counties Water from recent rainfall and snow melt will continue to flow down the Connecticut River, however it is not expected to lead to flooding at Montague. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Safety Message...A Flood Statement providing the latest information in this flood event will be issued within the next 8 hours, or earlier if needed. Safety Message...Do not allow children to play near swollen rivers, streams or culverts. Swiftly moving water can pose an imminent threat to life. && MAC011-015-220936- /O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-181224T0331Z/ /MNTM3.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/ 406 AM EST Sat Dec 22 2018 The Flood Warning is cancelled for The Connecticut River At Montague. * At 3:30 AM Saturday the stage was 23.3 feet. * Flood stage is 28.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will crest below flood stage with a value of 27.1 feet after midnight tonight. * Impact...At 29.0 feet...Flooding of low lying areas is expected primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately. && LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7246 4242 7270 $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this river flood 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 river flood warning went out at Dec 21, 9:35 AM EST, 2 hours 42 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 21, 9:35 AM EST, 2 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
935 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
A strong low pressure passing west of the region will bring heavy
rainfall and strong coastal winds into tonight. Low pressure
departs on Saturday followed by mainly dry and seasonably cold
conditions Sunday through Thursday. Another low pressure system
may bring rain late next week along with milder temperatures.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
930 AM Update...
As of 930 this morning, 2 low pressure centers were located to our
W/SW, with one in the eastern Great Lakes Region, and a second one
centered over western NC. Warm front was lifting thru SNE, and as of
mid morning was in the vicinity of the MA Pike, extending W to E,
had pushed thru BOS and was crossing ORH. Temps on the south side of
the front were in the mid 50s to low 60s. Have nudged up forecast
highs by a couple of degrees, with mainly low 60s in the southern
2/3 of our area, and 55 to 60 across northern MA and the
Cape/Islands. It's possible that we could see some mid 60s this
afternoon at a few locales. It's remarkable that in CT, SNC and
IJD both have dew points in the low 60s!
Periods of rain, moderate to heavy at times, continue thru
today. Flood Watch continues thru this evening across the area.
Based on radar trends and obs thus far, we still look to be on
track for an event total widespread 2-3 inches rainfall, with as
much as 4 inches in some locales.
High Wind Warning continues for the Cape/Islands, coastal Essex
County MA, and south coastal MA/RI. Wind Advisory continues for
northeast CT into central and eastern MA as well as northern RI. So
far we have received reports of a gust to 50 mph at Blue Hill, and a
gust to 55 mph at Warwick RI.
Early morning discussion...
Overview...
With the 00Z guidance updates, the synoptic scale features
remain in play as advertised. Deep trof will gradually take on a
negative tilt as strong vortices rotate S-N. The first round of
-RA having already moved thorugh overnight, associated with
advanced isentropic lift will now give way to baroclinically
forced precip as low-mid lvl warm front slide through between
the time of this writing and 12Z this morning. Following this
the first in a series of reinforcing LLJ will approach the S
coast, with strong convergence allowing for stronger forcing
across CT and W MA through the morning hours. PWAT plumes are
still extreme, nearing CHH/OKX record values for the date and
model prog maximums, so there will be no loss of moisture. The
deep warmth suggest efficient warm cloud processes, which along
with the high humidity and forcing from the LLJ will yield very
high rainfall rates throughout the day, potentially reaching or
exceeding 1.00 in/hr at times. Persistent 50-60 kt H92 LLJ will
be reinforced this evening across the SE, with a boost to 70+
kt. Below is a reiteration of the main impacts:
Rainfall...
The first round associated with the warm front will yield
periods of mod-heavy rain through about mid morning. Then as the
LLJ initially sets up across the coast, this will shift to a
more linear band along the main theta-e and PWAT axis setup
across CT and W/central MA. The combination of the low-mid
convergence as well as enhanced upslope will lead to heavy
rainfall rates. However, one concern is, as the overall mid lvl
trof axis tilts, it will hold this plume/precip shield in place
into the afternoon hours. Recent meso-scale models support this
thinking suggesting that the final highest QPF amounts may fall
across CT and W MA, and will update forecast to reflect this
thinking. Some HREF ensemble members show as much as 3-5 inches
in these areas, so will need to monitor for stream/river
flooding as well as localized urban flooding in the lower
portions of the CT valley. Further E, as the reinforced LLJ
begins to shift E later today, the axis of rain will begin to
shift E and remain at least somewhat progressive. However, all
the players remain for periods of heavy rainfall as it becomes
transitory, so will need to monitor for periods of heavy rain
with poor drainage or urban flooding and even some river
flooding as well, although QPF values will be more between
1.00-3.00in given the somewhat progressive nature. Will need to
monitor for convective elements as MU CAPE values could exceed
100j/kg, which could enhance these rainfall rates. Overall,
given the river/urban flood risk continues, will maintain the
current Flood Watch.
Strong winds...
With the first H92 LLJ impulse moving from the S coast and over
SE New England at least some of the 55-65 kt momentum will be
mixed to the sfc, especially where some of the lower lvl
inversion is eroded or overcome via precip drag. This will yield
at least wind advisory criteria gusts/damage (40+ mph) through
the daylight hours where current advisories reside. However,
latest trends push the axis a bit further W, so will be expand
the wind advisory include NE CT/NW RI and much of central MA
where the axis of higher terrain rests.
The second impulse crosses this same region between 21Z and 03Z
this evening, with a core exceeding 70kt. With convection a
possibility, and some CAMs suggesting a fine line development,
the strongest gusts across SE MA or even RI will more than
likely occur during this secondary impulse. In any case, gusts
50-60 kt are possible, with a low risk for higher should this
convective line develop and cross land from the open waters.
Given the prolonged stress from winds during the day, combined
with soaked soils, this may exacerbate the risk for tree damage.
Will be expanding the high wind warning to include Cape Ann due
to its exposure and proximity to the core of the jet.
Convective impacts...
Unexpectedly, given the model maximum LLJ, 0-3 km helicity
values are very high, on the order of 400+. However, soundings
continue to suggest little in the way of sfc based CAPE given
the moderate inversion. In fact, peak helicity and sfc
instability do not overplap, the former across New England and
the later upstream across PA/NJ. Still, with a pulse of higher
mid lvl lapse rates and MU CAPE values exceeding 100j/kg late
this afternoon and evening, if any stronger convection occurs
there is the low risk for a spin-up. This is most likely over
the waters, suggesting a waterspout risk but the risk is non-
zero over SE MA as well. In fact, have noticed some gate-to-gate
shear couplets offshore of the Carolina's and VA overnight.
However, it should be noted that the development of an
efficient fine line may be the dominant threat here given recent
CAMs suggesting of this possibility. This could more
efficiently bring down the anomalous LLJ.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY/...
Short term discussion is covered by the near term discussion.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Big Picture...
Upper trough associated with today's storm will move northeast
of Southern New England. The upper flow then becomes zonal, with
at least two shortwaves moving through the flow. Model
consensus would bring them through New England Monday and
Wednesday. But shortwaves forecast in a zonal flow carry some
uncertainty as to how fast they actually move. A third
shortwave, coming off the Pacific and into the Southwest USA,
may eject through the Plains Thursday.
Upper contour fields diminishes below normal over the weekend,
recovers to normal Sunday, then cools again Monday. A broad upper
ridge trends rising heights through midweek.
Mass and thermal fields on the various long-range models show
agreement on the big picture much of the period. For example,
they agree on the building upper ridge next week. But there remain
differences in details in positioning of the various shortwaves
next week.
Concerns...
Saturday...
Cold front moves through by Saturday midday. This passage may
generate one more batch of showers, followed by a wind shift
from the west and bring in colder drier air. Mixing in the cold
advection behind the front should reach 900 mb or a little
above. Winds in the mixed layer will be 30-35 kt. Temperatures
in the mixed layer will support mid 50s in the east, mid 40s in
the western hills.
Sunday through Wednesday...
Dry weather with seasonably cool temperatures. Shortwave on Monday
suggests a chance of rain/snow showers, although moisture and
lift are rather limited and suggest slight chance pops at best.
RH cross sections do support a period of sky cover Monday.
Partly to mostly clear Tuesday, then another batch of clouds for
Wednesday.
Thursday...
GFS shows ejecting shortwave reaching the Midwest and drawing
southerly flow and overrunning Thursday night. ECMWF shows high
pressure dominating through the day, with fair skies and light
winds. All suggest dry weather during the day. The GFS is
fastest with onset, while the GGEM and ECMWF suggest onset
toward Friday morning. Low confidence in timing of the rain, but
we trended toward the slower timing.
&&
.AVIATION /15Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Tonight/...High confidence.
Today... IFR even occasional LIFR conditions in periods of
heavy rain. Strong E-SE winds gusting 30-40 kt inland, 40-50 kt
across E MA and RI, and 50-60 kt across SE MA (strongest this
evening). LLWS, 40-50 kt through the day, then 50-65 kt
especially across the E this evening. Low risk for TS,
especially across the SE this evening.
Overnight tonight...
Gradual improvement, winds slacken and rains taper after 03Z
this evening although lingering lighter rain is likely until the
early AM hours. IFR/MVFR conditions continue after a brief lift
to VFR following the heaviest rain. S winds around 10 kt with
gusts around 25 kt through 12Z.
KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF trends, timing may be off
a bit.
KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF trends, timing may be off
a bit.
Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...
Saturday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible early. Windy with
gusts to 35 kt. Slight chance SHRA.
Saturday Night: VFR. Windy with gusts to 30 kt.
Sunday: VFR. Breezy.
Sunday Night: VFR. Slight chance SHSN.
Monday: VFR. Breezy. Slight chance SHSN.
Monday Night through Christmas Day: VFR. Breezy.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels...
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Tonight/...High confidence.
Winds will begin to increase through the morning hours reaching
reaching gale force later this morning and storm force this
afternoon. These winds will then linger into the overnight
hours. Heavy rain/fog will accompany these winds with resulting
visibility below 3 nm.
All rain/winds dissipate this evening, although high seas will
take some time to diminish. Gale conditions linger into Saturday
for some areas, while others can be converted into Small Craft
Advisories.
Outlook /Saturday through Tuesday/...
Saturday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
35 kt. Rough seas up to 17 ft. Slight chance of rain showers.
Saturday Night: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
35 kt. Rough seas up to 16 ft.
Sunday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up
to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching
5 ft. Slight chance of rain showers.
Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft.
Monday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas.
Christmas Day: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas locally approaching
5 ft.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
* Coastal Flood Advisory for South Coast This Evening *
Early AM surge values from Sandy Hook, NJ to Montauk Pt
including CT along LI sound is generally running about 0.6-0.9,
highest close to the developing LLJ to the S. This is about
130-140 percent of current ESTOFs values. However, these values
are also low enough such that the early AM S coastal tide should
pass with little impact in spite it being high astronomically.
However, the combination of persistent S-SE fetch and a couple
strong LLJ impulses surge values could reach 1.5-2.0 ft along
the S coast, along with 12-15 seas offshore. This will continue
to risk for some minor coastal flooding mainly across S coastal
locations with this evening's high tide. Current Advisory covers
those areas at risk.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch through late tonight for CTZ002>004.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for CTZ004.
MA...High Wind Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for MAZ007-
019>024.
Flood Watch through late tonight for MAZ002>024-026.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for MAZ005-006-
012>018.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EST
this evening for MAZ020>022.
RI...High Wind Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for RIZ006>008.
Flood Watch through late tonight for RIZ001>008.
Wind Advisory until 10 PM EST this evening for RIZ001>005.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EST
this evening for RIZ004>007.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 9 PM EST this evening for ANZ231-232-256.
Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Saturday for ANZ233>235-237-251.
Gale Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for ANZ230-236.
Storm Warning until 1 AM EST Saturday for ANZ250-254-255.
&&
SYNOPSIS...WTB/Doody
NEAR TERM...WTB/Doody/NMB
SHORT TERM...Doody
LONG TERM...WTB
AVIATION...WTB/Doody
MARINE...WTB/Doody
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...StaffHazardous weather outlook, Dec 21, 4:03 AM EST, 8 hours 14 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 CTZ002-003-MAZ002>004-008>011-026-220915- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA- Northern Worcester MA-Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA- Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts and 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. Flood Watch. .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. CTZ004-MAZ005-006-012>018-RIZ001>003-220915- Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA-Western Essex MA- Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI- Western Kent RI- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern 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. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MAZ007-019-220915- Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern 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. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. .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. MAZ020-021-RIZ006-007-220915- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Washington RI-Newport RI- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts and southern 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. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .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. MAZ022-220915- Barnstable MA- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern 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. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .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. RIZ004-005-220915- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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. Flood Watch. Wind Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .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. MAZ023-024-RIZ008-220915- Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts and southern 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. Flood Watch. High Wind Warning. .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. ANZ236-220915- Narragansett Bay- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Rhode Island coastal waters. .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. Gale Warning. .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. ANZ231-232-256-220915- Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .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. Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Winds shift from the west Saturday and may reach gale force. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ250-254-255-220915- Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary- 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- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .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. Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Winds shift from the west Saturday and may reach gale force. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ233>235-237-251-220915- Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Block Island Sound- Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode Island coastal waters. .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. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Winds shift from the west Saturday and may reach gale force. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ230-220915- Boston Harbor- 403 AM EST Fri Dec 21 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts coastal waters. .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. Gale Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. 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
Local storm report, Dec 21, 9:37 AM EST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
937 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0642 AM HIGH SUST WINDS CONIMICUT LIGHT 41.72N 71.34W
12/21/2018 M43 MPH ANZ236 RI MARINE MESONET
0730 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WAREHAM 41.75N 70.72W
12/21/2018 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
PHONE AND CABLE WIRES DOWN ON HOLLY STREET.
0818 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG COVENTRY 41.68N 71.65W
12/21/2018 KENT RI AMATEUR RADIO
POWER LINES DOWN NEAR A NURSING HOME ON ROUTE 14.
0839 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WESTWOOD 42.22N 71.22W
12/21/2018 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF GLENN AND EDGEWOOD
ROAD
0852 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SWANSEA 41.75N 71.18W
12/21/2018 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON ROUTE 6 BY CUMBERLAND FARMS.
&&
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805687
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805688
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805689
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805690
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805691
KABLocal storm report, Dec 21, 10:57 AM EST, 1 hour 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
1057 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0847 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BELLINGHAM 42.09N 71.47W
12/21/2018 M58 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
0903 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG UPTON 42.17N 71.61W
12/21/2018 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE BRANCH DOWN ON RIVER STREET.
0920 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BERKLEY 41.85N 71.08W
12/21/2018 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON PADELFORD STREET.
0924 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LAKEVILLE 41.85N 70.95W
12/21/2018 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN ON STONEHEDGE DRIVE
0946 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MILTON 42.25N 71.07W
12/21/2018 M62 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
0956 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MILTON 42.25N 71.07W
12/21/2018 M63 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
1036 AM NON-TSTM WND GST MILTON 42.25N 71.07W
12/21/2018 M64 MPH NORFOLK MA HAM RADIO
&&
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805692
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805693
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805694
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805695
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805696
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805697
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805698
KABLocal storm report, Dec 21, 11:28 AM EST, 49 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
1128 AM EST FRI DEC 21 2018
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0940 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PLAINVILLE 41.68N 70.96W
12/21/2018 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON GROVE STREET.
0943 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROOKLINE 42.32N 71.14W
12/21/2018 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING SIDEWALK AND ONE LANE OF ROAD
ON BEACON STREET AT TAPPAN STRETT.
1000 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MOOSUP 41.71N 71.88W
12/21/2018 WINDHAM CT AMATEUR RADIO
4 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER TREE BRANCH DOWN ON SNAKE MEADOW
ROAD.
1004 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROOKLINE 42.32N 71.14W
12/21/2018 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
WIRES DOWN ON GIBBS AT BEALS STREET.
1015 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WRENTHAM 42.07N 71.33W
12/21/2018 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MADISON STREET.
1016 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LAKEVILLE 41.85N 70.95W
12/21/2018 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON HEMLOCK SHORES ROAD
1019 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
12/21/2018 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON TREMONT STREET.
1027 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HARVARD 42.50N 71.58W
12/21/2018 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON WARREN AVENUE.
1030 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WEST BROOKFIELD 42.24N 72.15W
12/21/2018 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON HADLEY PATH
1034 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HUDSON 42.39N 71.56W
12/21/2018 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE BRANCH DOWN ON COX STREET.
1039 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MEDWAY 42.13N 71.40W
12/21/2018 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD ON WELLINGTON STREET BY NORFOLK
AVENUE.
&&
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805699
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805700
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805701
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805702
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805703
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805704
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805705
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805706
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805707
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805708
EVENT NUMBER BOX1805709
KABThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 9:36 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 3 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:13 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 3 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:17 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden, Hampshire | 24 hr |
| Dec 21, 12:17 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Hampden | 72 hr |
| Dec 21, 3:13 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire | 5 hr |
| Dec 21, 4:55 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | BOX | 35 min | |
| Dec 21, 4:57 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Dukes, Plymouth | 33 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.