Alert archive / Rhode Island / River Flood Warnings in 2020
River Flood Warning 9, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Dec 25, 2020, 12:41 PM EST for Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Dec 25, 2020, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 31 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 25, 2020, 12:41 PM EST (17:41 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 25, 2020, 10:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Dec 27, 2020, 4:49 AM EST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:43 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 Wood River at Hope Valley (HOPR1). The gauge peaked at 5.83 ft at Dec 26, 2020, 10:00 AM EST.
- Action stage
- 4.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 7 ft
- Major stage
- 9 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01118000, 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.
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WGUS41 KBOX 251741
FLWBOX
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts...
Connecticut...Rhode Island...
Connecticut River At Northampton affecting Hampden and Hampshire
Counties.
Connecticut River At Montague affecting Franklin and Hampshire
Counties.
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Middlesex and Hartford
Counties.
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hampden and Hartford
Counties.
Farmington River At Simsbury affecting Hartford County.
North Nashua River At Fitchburg affecting Worcester County.
Assabet River At Maynard affecting Middlesex and Worcester
Counties.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
.Heavy rainfall in combination with snowmelt has led to significant
rises on main stem rivers, several of which are forecast to go into
flood. .
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM EST.
&&
MAC027-260545-
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1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the North Nashua River At Fitchburg.
* From this afternoon to Saturday morning.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 6.5 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.1 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas along the river
can be expected. Flooding encroaches on businesses near the
junction of River and Depot streets in Fitchburg.
&&
LAT...LON 4244 7173 4261 7187 4265 7177 4246 7165
$$
RIC003-007-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0008.201225T1745Z-201227T0900Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.201225T1745Z.201226T0000Z.201227T0300Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* Until late Saturday night.
* At 11:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 10.5 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, Flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue,
Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some homes are
impacted on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston.
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
RIC009-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0009.201226T0300Z-201227T0431Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0300Z.201226T1200Z.201226T2230Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* From this evening to Saturday evening.
* At 11:15 AM EST Friday the stage was 3.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this evening to a crest of 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC003-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0010.201226T0600Z-201227T1943Z/
/SIMC3.1.ER.201226T0600Z.201226T1800Z.201227T1342Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Farmington River At Simsbury.
* From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 7.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.2 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet, Flooding affects Old Farms and Tolliston
Roads in Avon, Meadow Road in Farmington, and Nod, Riverside, and
Terrys Plain Roads in Simsbury. Route 315 in Simsbury is also
impacted. Flooding spreads into Plantation Country Club and
adjoining Town Farm Road in Simsbury. Also, flooding will approach
the Paine Boathouse.
&&
LAT...LON 4175 7279 4178 7286 4190 7283 4187 7273
$$
MAC013-015-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0011.201226T0912Z-201227T1823Z/
/NHMM3.1.ER.201226T0912Z.201227T0000Z.201227T1222Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Connecticut River At Northampton.
* From late tonight to Sunday afternoon.
* At 12:00 PM EST Friday the stage was 104.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 112.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 113.8 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 114.0 feet, Flooding affects the Oxbow in Northampton,
including Riverside Homes on Island Road. Flooding also spreads
across 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 7245 4227 7252
$$
MAC011-015-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0012.201226T1136Z-201227T0621Z/
/MNTM3.1.ER.201226T1136Z.201226T1800Z.201227T0020Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Connecticut River At Montague.
* From Saturday morning to late Saturday night.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 19.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 28.9 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 29.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas is expected
primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
&&
LAT...LON 4273 7261 4273 7240 4243 7245 4242 7270
$$
MAC017-027-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0013.201226T1500Z-201228T1200Z/
/MAYM3.1.ER.201226T1500Z.201227T0600Z.201228T0600Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Assabet River At Maynard.
* From Saturday morning to Monday morning.
* At 12:15 PM EST Friday the stage was 3.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 5.5 feet early Sunday morning. It
will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 5.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is
likely along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as
Hudson. Several river roads may also become covered in water.
&&
LAT...LON 4236 7159 4240 7162 4250 7136 4241 7134
$$
CTC003-007-260545-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0014.201226T1930Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.201226T1930Z.201227T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Connecticut River At Hartford.
* From Saturday afternoon until further notice.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 7.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 19.8 feet
early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet, Flooding is expected along the river in
portions of Wethersfield, Glastonbury, Rocky Hill and Cromwell.
The high waters and swift flows will disrupt some cross river
ferry services. Upstream of Hartford, flooding will continue to
affect portions of Windsor. Immediate river roads may become
impassable in all of these communities. Further downstream
flooding will continue to overspread sections of Portland,
Middletown as well as Chester.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$
CTC003-MAC013-260545-
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/TMVC3.1.ER.201226T2136Z.201227T0600Z.201227T1800Z.NO/
1241 PM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.
* At 11:30 AM EST Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.4 feet early Sunday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
BL/GF/RM6 follow-up statements
855 WGUS81 KBOX 260929 RRA FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 429 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 430 PM EST. && RIC009-262130- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201227T0431Z/ /HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0030Z.201226T1200Z.201227T0000Z.NO/ 429 AM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Wood River At Hope Valley. * Until this evening. * At 3:15 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:15 AM EST Saturday was 5.6 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. * Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street. && LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164 $$ BW
476 WGUS81 KBOX 261747 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1247 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EST. && RIC009-270445- /O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201227T0431Z/ /HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0030Z.201226T1545Z.201227T0320Z.NO/ 1247 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning remains in effect... The Flood Warning continues for the Wood River At Hope Valley. * Until this evening. * At 12:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EST Saturday was 5.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street. && LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164 $$ AL
402
WGUS81 KBOX 270318
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1018 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Connecticut River At Middle Haddam affecting Middlesex County.
Connecticut River At Thompsonville affecting Hampden and Hartford
Counties.
Connecticut River At Hartford affecting Middlesex and Hartford
Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EST.
&&
RIC009-270430-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201227T0400Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0030Z.201226T1545Z.201227T0320Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* Until this evening.
* At 12:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 12:15 PM EST Saturday was 5.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions
of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In
Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main
Street.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC007-271530-
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/MHDC3.1.ER.201227T0100Z.201228T0300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1018 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Connecticut River At Middle Haddam.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:55 AM EST Saturday the stage was 5.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening and continue rising to a crest of 8.7 feet late tomorrow
evening.
* Impact...At 8.0 feet, Flooding is expected in low lying sections
along the Connecticut River from Wethersfield and Glastonbury
downstream through Cromwell, Middletown and Portland. Boating
interests should prepare for a period of swift river flows.
&&
LAT...LON 4164 7269 4164 7258 4129 7225 4126 7239
4141 7251 4156 7270
$$
CTC011-RIC009-271500-
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/WSTR1.1.ER.201226T1600Z.201226T1900Z.201227T0900Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Pawcatuck River At Westerly.
* Until Sunday morning.
* At 4:00 AM EST Saturday the stage was 6.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 7.1 feet this afternoon. It will then
fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7173
4131 7184
$$
CTC003-MAC013-271530-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-201228T0000Z/
/TMVC3.1.ER.201226T1732Z.201227T0600Z.201227T1600Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Connecticut River At Thompsonville.
* Until Sunday evening.
* At 3:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 13.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon to a crest of 15.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It
will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Lowland flooding will begin along the
Connecticut River near Thompsonville.
&&
LAT...LON 4180 7273 4204 7270 4203 7261 4204 7251
4180 7259
$$
CTC003-007-271530-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HFDC3.1.ER.201226T1920Z.201227T1500Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1018 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Connecticut River At Hartford.
* Until further notice.
* At 3:30 AM EST Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 19.4 feet late
tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Flooding of low lying areas below Hartford
is expected, especially in areas that are outside of levee
protection. Flooding also affects low lying areas upstream of
Hartford, including a portion of Windsor where the Farmington
River empties into the Connecticut River. Further downstream
flooding closes most of Meadow Road, Route 17A, in Portland.
Flooding impacts the Middletown Marina and Meadow Farms. In
Cromwell, portions of River Road will be closed. Flooding
continues along the river through Essex.
&&
LAT...LON 4163 7270 4180 7273 4180 7259 4164 7258
4163 7263 4164 7263
$$804 WGUS81 KBOX 270320 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1020 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 200 AM EST. && RIC009-270700- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201227T0700Z/ /HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0030Z.201226T1545Z.201227T0320Z.NO/ 1020 PM EST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until just after midnight tonight... The Flood Warning continues for the Wood River At Hope Valley. * Until late tonight. * At 12:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EST Saturday was 5.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street. && LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164 $$
847 WGUS81 KBOX 270653 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 153 AM EST Sun Dec 27 2020 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued early this morning at 500 AM EST. && RIC009-271000- /O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201227T1000Z/ /HOPR1.1.ER.201226T0030Z.201226T1545Z.201227T0320Z.NO/ 153 AM EST Sun Dec 27 2020 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early this morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Wood River At Hope Valley. * Until early this morning. * At 12:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 5.8 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EST Saturday was 5.8 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning, December 27 and continue falling to 3.4 feet Tuesday morning. * Impact...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders portions of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main Street. && LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164 $$ WB
556 WGUS81 KBOX 270949 FLSBOX Flood Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 449 AM EST Sun Dec 27 2020 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode Island... Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County. RIC009-271100- /O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-201227T0949Z/ /HOPR1.1.ER.700119T1455Z.700119T1456Z.700119T1457Z.NO/ 449 AM EST Sun Dec 27 2020 ...The Flood Warning for the Wood River At Hope Valley has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Wood River At Hope Valley. * At 3:15 AM EST today the stage was 5.1 feet. * Flood stage is 5.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is falling below flood stage, and will continue falling to 3.4 feet Tuesday morning. && LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7173 4160 7163 4144 7164 $$ WB
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 25, 10:32 AM EST, 2 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 25, 10:32 AM EST, 2 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1032 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Weather system centered over New York will swing a cold front
through Southern New England as the system lifts north into Canada.
This brings strong winds, heavy rain, and minor flooding today. Dry
with cold to near seasonable temperatures this weekend. Next shot of
rain and maybe some snow mixed in comes Monday. Drier and more
seasonable weather for mid week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
1020 AM Update...
As of this writing, the fine line is clearing far Eastern MA
with winds really dropping off behind it. Therefore, we have
gone ahead and dropped the Wind headlines for our Western zones.
The primary concern with those areas would be the potential for
localized flooding due to the 1-2 inches of rain that have
already fallen. Combined with the melting snowpack and up to 1
inch of rain to come, there could be minor street and river
flooding in the next 6 to 12 hours. Further east, still seeing
some 40-50 mph gusts at times with the fine line bringing down
some of the 70-80 kt LLJ at 925mb. We would probably downgrade
the wind headlines as well with the next update.
PREVIOUS DISCUSSION...
Broad area of rain moving north-northeast across New England.
The areas of highest rain accumulation per radar have been in
the CT River Valley with radar estimates of 1-1.5 inches.
Strongest rainfall per base reflectivity at 0630 AM seems to be
focused over Eastern CT and Central MA. The western edge of the
rain at 630 AM was across Central NY and Eastern PA.
Expect the rain to continue through the morning and early
afternoon. Radar indicates breaks in the rain entering RI and SE
Mass, and this means off/on rain during the morning. But the
trend suggests rain sweeping east by midday/early afternoon.
Observations have measured a few gusts above 50 mph. Expect the
heavy rain will bring more wind to the surface in gusts, as
noted below.
Strong/Damaging winds...
The storm is passing west of New England, but contains a strong low-
level jet that moves across Srn New England this morning and early
afternoon. Guidance shows 80-85 kt winds at 850-mb and 925-mb. This
would support surface wind gusts around 50 kt, possibly a little
higher. Expected surface temps in the lower 60s would aid in
bringing stronger wind gusts to the surface. Expect south-southeast
wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph in Eastern MA, RI and parts of CT. Gusts
of 45 to 55 mph possible farther west in Northwest MA. High Wind
Warnings and Wind Advisories remain in place from earlier forecasts.
Heavy rain/flooding potential...
The strong southerly winds are bringing north a very moist airmass.
PW values of near 1.5 inches are over 2 Std Dev above normal, high
enough to support exceptional rainfall. Guidance suggests 2 to 3
inches by the end of the storm. This will most likely lead to
urban/poor drainage flooding today, and if amounts climb above 3
inches we will face potential for Minor river flooding. Areas that
seem most at risk would be in the CT River Valley, Assabet Valley,
and Southern RI.
In addition to the excessive rainfall, areas where there any
leftover snow may add to the runoff.
Convection/thunder...
Warm surface temperatures and associated CAPE around 100 J/kg...and
strong lift generated by the upper and lower-level jets...may be
enough to generate a few rumbles of thunder this morning and midday.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM SATURDAY/...
Tonight...
Cold front moves offshore by evening. Expect rain to diminish after
the front moves through. Upper dry slot moves in behind the front
and will bring partial or total clearing. Heights at 850-mb are
forecast to fall below normal, although not excessively so. Guidance
favors a range across the 20s and lower 30s.
Saturday...
Upper trough and cold pool move overhead with associated moisture
aloft. Expect diurnal clouds to fill in during the day, especially
across northern MA. Mixing aloft reaches 925 mb, where temps will be
minus 5C to minus 7C, supporting max sfc temps in the upper 20s and
30s.
&&
.LONG TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Highlights...
* Drier and cold through the weekend.
* Roller coaster temperature wise next week with moderating
temperatures Monday and late in the week. Seasonable for mid
week.
* Next shot of precipitation is late on Monday into Monday
night. Should be mainly rain, but some snow could mix in as
precipitation winds down.
* High pressure builds in for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Saturday and Sunday...
Trough axis over New England early on Saturday lifts into
northern New England/Nova Scotia by Saturday evening. As the
trough lifts out and exits a ridge builds in from the
Mississippi River Valley into the central Great Lakes/Ohio
Valley by Sunday morning. The ridge builds over New England by
Sunday evening. High pressure will nudge into the region from
the Southeastern US. The surface high eventually builds just
south of southern New England later on Sunday and east of the
region Sunday night.
Dry and quiet weather with high pressure in control. Winds shift
to a westerly direction at 925 hPa on Saturday and are W/WSW for
most of Sunday. This will allow for some downsloping, but it
still will be cool with a -5 to -10 degree Celsius airmass in
place over the region into Sunday morning. Flow becomes more
WSW/SW on Sunday bringing in warmer 0 to -5 degree Celsius air.
So, temperatures will be a bit milder on Sunday - which will end
up being roughly seasonable for this time of year. Went with the
75th percentile for highs on Sat/Sun. The result is readings
generally in the 30s. May see a few coastal areas get into the
40s on Sunday.
Monday...
The ridge axis builds into eastern Canada. Behind the ridge
will see a weak shortwave swing in on Monday and a slightly
more potent trough dig in late on Monday and lift through by
early on Tuesday. A surface low will lift from the central Great
Lakes into Quebec. Expect the warm front to slide through early
on Monday and moderate temperatures, but the trailing cold front
moves through later on Monday into Monday night bringing the
chance of mainly rain. Though given the colder air rushing in
behind the front cannot rule out some light snow mixing in as
things wind down.
Good agreement amongst guidance at this point in time. Just some
temporal differences with the cold front sliding through. As of
right now best chance for any light precip is during the
afternoon and into the evening. Colder air advects in wake of
the front during the evening and into Tuesday.
As the warm front lifts in will see south-southwesterly winds
moderate temperatures with 0 to +5 degree Celsius 925 hPa air
advecting in. Highs will generally be in the 40s with some 50
degree readings along the south coast.
Tuesday and Wednesday...
Ridge axis builds in from the Midwest through this timeframe.
Expect dry and quiet weather with seasonable temperatures. May
get quite chilly Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning due
to strong radiational cooling.
Good agreement amongst guidance through this window.
Northwesterly cold air advection early on Tuesday through
Tuesday night. Winds shift more to the W/SW on Wednesday
bringing slightly milder air. Highs in the 30s for both days.
Coldest night of the extended is Tuesday night into early
Wednesday as high pressure builds in. Lows in the teens across
the interior and 20s along the coastal plain.
&&
.AVIATION /16Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Saturday/...
Today...
Widespread MVFR to IFR with heavy showers at times. 40 kt gusts
possible over BOS and Cape terminals through 17z then
diminishing this afternoon with southwest gusts to 30 kt.
Tonight...
All areas improve to VFR as drier air moves in. Winds shift
southwest 10 to 15 kt, except 15-20 kt Cape and Islands.
Saturday...
VFR with increasing sky cover midday and afternoon. West-southwest
winds gusting to 20 kt.
KBOS TAF...High confidence in TAF, but moderate confidence in timing
of precipitation.
KBDL TAF...High confidence in TAF, but moderate confidence in timing
of precipitation.
Outlook /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...
Saturday Night: VFR. Breezy.
Sunday: VFR.
Sunday Night: VFR. Breezy.
Monday: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Breezy. Slight
chance SHRA.
Monday Night through Tuesday: VFR. Breezy.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels.
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
Short Term /through Saturday/...
Strong south winds with gusts to 50 kt from this morning
through mid afternoon. Vsbys 1 to 3 nm in heavy rain and
isolated thunder. Seas build to 12 to 20 feet on the outer
waters, 5 to 12 feet closer to shore. Gale warnings for southern
waters and storm warnings for eastern waters.
Rain diminishes early tonight. Winds diminish at this time, becoming
southwest with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas diminish to 6 to 12 feet
on the outer waters, lower values closer to shore.
West-southwest winds on Saturday with gusts 25 to 30 kt. Seas
linger at 6 to 12 feet on the outer waters, with lower values closer
to shore.
Outlook /Saturday Night through Tuesday/...
Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Rough seas up to 11 ft.
Sunday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft.
Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching
5 ft.
Monday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts
up to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Slight chance of rain showers.
Monday Night: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Slight chance of rain
showers.
Tuesday: Strong winds with gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to
9 ft.
&&
.CLIMATE...
Christmas Eve...
Boston Record High Minimum
1). 49F 2015
2). 44F 2014
3). 43F 1888
4). 42F 1964
5). 41F 1965
============================
Providence Record High Minimum
1). 50F 2015
2). 46F 1979
3). 44F 1965/1964
5). 42F 1987
============================
Worcester Record High Minimum
1). 47F 2015/1964
3). 43F 1979
4). 41F 1982
5). 38F 2014/1895
============================
Hartford Record High Minimum
1). 43F 2014
2). 42F 2015/1987
4). 41F 1979
5). 38F 1965/1964
Christmas Day...
Boston Record Highs
1). 65F 1889
2). 62F 2015
3). 60F 1964/1888
5). 59F 2014/1982/1915
Boston Record Precip.
1). 0.89" 1889
2). 0.82" 1886
3). 0.80" 1986
4). 0.79" 2002
5). 0.55" 1966
============================
Providence Record Highs
1). 64F 2015
2). 63F 2014/1964
4). 62F 1940
5). 60F 1965
Providence Record Precip.
1). 1.68" 1978
2). 1.19" 1986
3). 0.74" 2002
4). 0.63" 1974
5). 0.60" 1945
============================
Worcester Record Highs
1). 60F 2015/1964
3). 59F 2014/1940
5). 57F 1982
Worcester Record Precip.
1). 1.15" 1986
2). 1.05" 1965
3). 0.73" 1979
4). 0.58" 1979
5). 0.53" 1997
============================
Hartford Record Highs
1). 64F 1964
2). 60F 2015
3). 58F 1994
4). 56F 2014/1940/1915
Hartford Record Precip.
1). 1.39" 1979
2). 1.10" 1978
3). 1.08" 1986
4). 0.80" 1945
5). 0.79" 2005
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Wind Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for CTZ004.
Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for CTZ002>004.
MA...Flood Watch until 6 PM EST this evening for MAZ006-007-013>024.
Wind Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ005-006-012.
High Wind Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ007-
013>024.
Flood Watch until 1 PM EST this afternoon for MAZ002>005-
008>012-026.
RI...Flood Watch until 6 PM EST this evening for RIZ001>008.
Wind Advisory until 5 PM EST this afternoon for RIZ001>004-006-
008.
High Wind Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for RIZ005-007.
MARINE...Storm Warning until 4 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ231>234-250-
251-254.
Storm Warning until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ230.
Gale Warning until 5 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ235>237-255-
256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...WTB/BW
NEAR TERM...WTB/Chai
SHORT TERM...WTB
LONG TERM...BW
AVIATION...WTB/BW/Chai
MARINE...WTB/BW/Chai
CLIMATE...Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 25, 4:21 AM EST, 8 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 MAZ002>004-008>011-026-260930- Western Franklin MA-Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA- Western Hampshire MA-Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA- Eastern Hampden MA-Northern Middlesex MA- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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. 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. CTZ002>004-MAZ005-012-260930- Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Central Middlesex MA- Southern Worcester MA- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central Massachusetts and eastern 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. High Wind Warning. Flood Watch. .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. MAZ006-260930- Western Essex MA- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeastern 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. High Wind Warning. Flood Watch. .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. MAZ007-013>019-022>024-RIZ001-003-008-260930- Eastern Essex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA- Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA- Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA- Nantucket MA-Northwest Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Block Island RI- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island 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. High Wind Warning. Flood Watch. .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. MAZ020-021-RIZ002-004>007-260930- Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Southeast Providence RI- Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Newport RI- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Massachusetts, northern Rhode Island 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. High Wind Warning. Flood Watch. Coastal Flood 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. ANZ230-235>237-256-260930- Boston Harbor-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound- Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 nm South of Block Island- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... 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. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. ANZ231>234-250-251-254-255-260930- Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-Buzzards Bay- 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- 421 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... 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. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. For more information on upcoming hazardous weather, please see the Area Forecast Discussion on our webpage for the latest forecast thinking. There is also our Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook at www.weather.gov/box/ehwo For the latest updates...please visit our webpage at www.weather.gov/boston You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/us.nationalweatherservice.boston.gov You can follow us on Twitter at @NWSBoston
In the hours before
Local storm report, Dec 25, 7:13 AM EST, 5 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
713 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0105 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH 41.96N 70.68W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON BLACK CAT ROAD
0218 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH 41.96N 70.68W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS BLACK CAT ROAD.
0323 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERSET 41.74N 71.16W
12/25/2020 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON COUNTY STREET (RTE 138) IN FRONT OF
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.
0333 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG DUDLEY 42.05N 71.93W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN IN ONE LANE ON DRESSER HILL
ROAD.
0415 AM NON-TSTM WND GST WALPOLE 42.14N 71.24W
12/25/2020 M65 MPH NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
0441 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MONSON 42.10N 72.31W
12/25/2020 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BRIMFIELD ROAD
0441 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BURLINGTON 41.77N 72.97W
12/25/2020 HARTFORD CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SCOVILLE ROAD.
0448 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEPPERELL 42.67N 71.59W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 119 AT SHIRLEY STREET
0523 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MILTON 42.24N 71.08W
12/25/2020 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THEE ROAD ON
NEPONSET VALLEY PARKWAY NEAR BRUSH HILL ROAD.
0523 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERS 41.98N 72.45W
12/25/2020 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MEADOW BROOK ROAD
0530 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG UPTON 42.17N 71.61W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON GLENVIEW STREET.
0537 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LUNENBURG 42.59N 71.73W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
MEDIUM SIZED TREE DOWN ON WEST STREET AT CLIFTON ROAD.
0540 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO 42.68N 71.42W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ISLAND ROAD
0551 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BRADLEY AP 41.94N 72.68W
12/25/2020 M62 MPH HARTFORD CT ASOS
0617 AM NON-TSTM WND GST HULL 42.31N 70.89W
12/25/2020 M63 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
12/25/2020 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
&&
EVENT NUMBER BOX2003695 BOX2003683 BOX2003684 BOX2003685 BOX2003697
BOX2003687 BOX2003688 BOX2003689 BOX2003690 BOX2003691 BOX2003692
BOX2003693 BOX2003694 BOX2003696 BOX2003698 BOX2003699
RM/GFSpecial weather statement, Dec 25, 7:39 AM EST, 5 hours 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
739 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
CTZ004-MAZ005-012>014-017-020-RIZ001>008-251330-
Windham CT-Southern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex County MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Block Island RI-Eastern Kent RI-Newport RI-
Northwest Providence RI-Bristol RI-Washington RI-Western Kent RI-
Southeast Providence RI-
739 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT RHODE ISLAND AND PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS...
At 735 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from
Burrillville Rhode Island to Westerly Rhode Island moving northeast
at 35 mph.
Torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected with
this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Locations impacted include...
Providence, Newton, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, Framingham,
Waltham, East Providence, Woonsocket, Coventry, Cumberland, Natick,
North Providence, Franklin, Lexington, South Kingstown, West Warwick,
Needham, Johnston and North Attleborough.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when these storms approach. Winds may be strong enough
to down trees and power lines.
&&
LAT...LON 4135 7164 4132 7180 4210 7181 4247 7122
4171 7123 4158 7133 4179 7137 4179 7138
4165 7136 4169 7145 4154 7143 4160 7124
4148 7124 4152 7136 4149 7133 4115 7155
4115 7160
TIME...MOT...LOC 1233Z 228DEG 26KT 4206 7176 4092 7176
FieldSpecial weather statement, Dec 25, 8:19 AM EST, 4 hours 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
819 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
MAZ005-007-013>024-RIZ001-002-004>007-251415-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Essex MA-Suffolk MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Central Middlesex County MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Dukes MA-Barnstable MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Eastern Kent RI-Newport RI-Northwest Providence RI-Bristol RI-
Washington RI-Southeast Providence RI-
819 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH
915 AM...
At 814 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from
Milford Massachusetts southward to Providence and
Narragansett in Rhode Island. The line was moving to the
east at 45 mph.
Brief torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected
with this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Locations impacted include...
Boston, Providence, Cambridge, New Bedford, Brockton, Quincy, Lynn,
Fall River, Newton, Warwick, Cranston, Somerville, Pawtucket,
Framingham, Waltham, Malden, Brookline, Plymouth, Medford and
Taunton.
LAT...LON 4124 6999 4164 7028 4164 7035 4128 7022
4155 7048 4137 7075 4175 7063 4142 7086
4164 7122 4145 7143 4250 7146 4252 7090
4181 7053 4180 7004 4208 7022 4184 7004
4205 7011 4204 7009 4203 7005
TIME...MOT...LOC 1314Z 210DEG 66KT 4255 7136 4135 7131
FieldLocal storm report, Dec 25, 8:57 AM EST, 3 hours 44 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
857 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0105 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH 41.96N 70.68W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON BLACK CAT ROAD
0323 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERSET 41.74N 71.16W
12/25/2020 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON COUNTY STREET (RTE 138) IN FRONT OF
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.
0333 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG DUDLEY 42.05N 71.93W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN IN ONE LANE ON DRESSER HILL
ROAD.
0415 AM NON-TSTM WND GST WALPOLE 42.14N 71.24W
12/25/2020 M65 MPH NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
0441 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MONSON 42.10N 72.31W
12/25/2020 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BRIMFIELD ROAD
0441 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BURLINGTON 41.77N 72.97W
12/25/2020 HARTFORD CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SCOVILLE ROAD.
0448 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEPPERELL 42.67N 71.59W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 119 AT SHIRLEY STREET
0523 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MILTON 42.24N 71.08W
12/25/2020 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THEE ROAD ON
NEPONSET VALLEY PARKWAY NEAR BRUSH HILL ROAD.
0523 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERS 41.98N 72.45W
12/25/2020 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MEADOW BROOK ROAD
0530 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG UPTON 42.17N 71.61W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON GLENVIEW STREET.
0537 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LUNENBURG 42.59N 71.73W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
MEDIUM SIZED TREE DOWN ON WEST STREET AT CLIFTON ROAD.
0540 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO 42.68N 71.42W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ISLAND ROAD
0551 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BRADLEY AP 41.94N 72.68W
12/25/2020 M62 MPH HARTFORD CT ASOS
0602 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN 42.27N 72.40W
12/25/2020 HAMPSHIRE MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROUTE 9 AT WILSON RD.
0604 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOUTHBRIDGE 42.08N 72.03W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN IN THE ROAD ON MAIN STREET.
0617 AM NON-TSTM WND GST HULL 42.31N 70.89W
12/25/2020 M63 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
0626 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN 42.27N 72.40W
12/25/2020 HAMPSHIRE MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON WARREN WRIGHT ROAD
0630 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOLLISTON 42.20N 71.43W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON UNDERWOOD STREET.
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
12/25/2020 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
0701 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LAKEVILLE 41.85N 70.95W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
0740 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NEW SHOREHAM 41.17N 71.56W
12/25/2020 M64 MPH WASHINGTON RI DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0751 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE HILL ASOS 42.21N 71.11W
12/25/2020 M61 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
&&
EVENT NUMBER BOX2003695 BOX2003684 BOX2003685 BOX2003697 BOX2003687
BOX2003688 BOX2003689 BOX2003690 BOX2003691 BOX2003692 BOX2003693
BOX2003694 BOX2003696 BOX2003700 BOX2003701 BOX2003698 BOX2003702
BOX2003703 BOX2003699 BOX2003704 BOX2003706 BOX2003707
RWMSpecial weather statement, Dec 25, 9:43 AM EST, 2 hours 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
943 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
MAZ007-013-015>024-251545-
Nantucket MA-Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Suffolk MA-
Western Norfolk MA-Southern Bristol MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Western Plymouth MA-Dukes MA-
Barnstable MA-
943 AM EST Fri Dec 25 2020
...A NARROW SQUALL LINE WILL AFFECT THE SOUTH SHORE, CAPE
COD, AND THE ISLANDS THROUGH 1040 AM...
At 939 AM EST, radar indicated a narrow squall line from
Hingham southward to New Bedford and just west of Martha's
Vineyard. The line was moving to the east at 50 mph.
Brief torrential rain and wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph can be expected
with this line. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Locations impacted include...
Boston, Brockton, Quincy, Plymouth, Weymouth, Barnstable, Braintree,
Randolph, Falmouth, Gloucester, Bridgewater, Marshfield, Nantucket,
Brewster, Marion, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, Provincetown, Aquinnah and
Yarmouth.
LAT...LON 4125 6997 4124 7000 4164 7035 4128 7022
4130 7023 4155 7048 4125 7082 4126 7083
4172 7062 4175 7063 4158 7082 4223 7106
4266 7061 4266 7060 4227 7088 4179 7002
4180 7002 4207 7024 4208 7022 4202 7003
TIME...MOT...LOC 1439Z 214DEG 48KT 4222 7100 4112 7076
FieldLocal storm report, Dec 25, 10:04 AM EST, 2 hours 37 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BOSTON/NORTON MA
1004 AM EST FRI DEC 25 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0105 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PLYMOUTH 41.96N 70.68W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ACROSS THE ROAD ON BLACK CAT ROAD
0323 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERSET 41.74N 71.16W
12/25/2020 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON COUNTY STREET (RTE 138) IN FRONT OF
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE.
0333 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG DUDLEY 42.05N 71.93W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE BRANCH DOWN IN ONE LANE ON DRESSER HILL
ROAD.
0415 AM NON-TSTM WND GST WALPOLE 42.14N 71.24W
12/25/2020 M65 MPH NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
0441 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MONSON 42.10N 72.31W
12/25/2020 HAMPDEN MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON BRIMFIELD ROAD
0441 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BURLINGTON 41.77N 72.97W
12/25/2020 HARTFORD CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON SCOVILLE ROAD.
0448 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PEPPERELL 42.67N 71.59W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 119 AT SHIRLEY STREET
0523 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG MILTON 42.24N 71.08W
12/25/2020 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THEE ROAD ON
NEPONSET VALLEY PARKWAY NEAR BRUSH HILL ROAD.
0523 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOMERS 41.98N 72.45W
12/25/2020 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON MEADOW BROOK ROAD
0530 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG UPTON 42.17N 71.61W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON GLENVIEW STREET.
0537 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LUNENBURG 42.59N 71.73W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
MEDIUM SIZED TREE DOWN ON WEST STREET AT CLIFTON ROAD.
0540 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG TYNGSBORO 42.68N 71.42W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN BLOCKING ISLAND ROAD
0551 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BRADLEY AP 41.94N 72.68W
12/25/2020 M62 MPH HARTFORD CT ASOS
0602 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN 42.27N 72.40W
12/25/2020 HAMPSHIRE MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN PARTIALLY BLOCKING ROUTE 9 AT WILSON RD.
0604 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SOUTHBRIDGE 42.08N 72.03W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN IN THE ROAD ON MAIN STREET.
0617 AM NON-TSTM WND GST HULL 42.31N 70.89W
12/25/2020 M63 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
0626 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BELCHERTOWN 42.27N 72.40W
12/25/2020 HAMPSHIRE MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON WARREN WRIGHT ROAD
0630 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOLLISTON 42.20N 71.43W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON UNDERWOOD STREET.
0700 AM NON-TSTM WND GST DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
12/25/2020 M65 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
0701 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LAKEVILLE 41.85N 70.95W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
0721 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FRANKLIN 42.09N 71.39W
12/25/2020 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY ON DUTCHESS ROAD.
0730 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTHAMPTON 42.33N 72.68W
12/25/2020 HAMPSHIRE MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE LIMB DOWN IN THE ROAD ON RIVER ROAD.
0732 AM HIGH SUST WINDS FAIRHAVEN 41.59N 70.83W
12/25/2020 M40 MPH BRISTOL MA MESONET
0737 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTHBOROUGH 42.31N 71.65W
12/25/2020 WORCESTER MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON FRANKLIN CIRCLE.
0740 AM NON-TSTM WND GST NEW SHOREHAM 41.17N 71.56W
12/25/2020 M64 MPH WASHINGTON RI DEPT OF HIGHWAYS
0743 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG FREETOWN 41.82N 71.05W
12/25/2020 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON ROUTE 79
0748 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORFOLK 42.12N 71.32W
12/25/2020 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON EVERETT STREET.
0750 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG WOODSTOCK 41.95N 71.98W
12/25/2020 WINDHAM CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 197 AND ROUTE 198
0750 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG CUMBERLAND 41.97N 71.46W
12/25/2020 PROVIDENCE RI AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND POWER LINES DOWN ON TOWER HILL ROAD.
0751 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE HILL ASOS 42.21N 71.11W
12/25/2020 M61 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0757 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG CARVER 41.88N 70.77W
12/25/2020 PLYMOUTH MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON FOREST STREET.
0759 AM TSTM WND GST DENNIS 41.73N 70.20W
12/25/2020 M62 MPH BARNSTABLE MA MESONET
0805 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG SHIRLEY 42.54N 71.65W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN ON CLARK ROAD.
0810 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG BROOKLYN 41.78N 71.95W
12/25/2020 WINDHAM CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE, WIRES, AND PART OF UTILITY POLE SNAPPED ON
PROVIDENCE ROAD AT PRINCE HILL ROAD.
0810 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG COVENTRY 41.78N 72.30W
12/25/2020 TOLLAND CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN BLOCK ROAD AT INTERSECTION OF SWAMP AND
BREWSTER ROADS.
0813 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE HILL ASOS 42.21N 71.11W
12/25/2020 M66 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0813 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG NORTON 41.97N 71.18W
12/25/2020 BRISTOL MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN BLOCKING ROAD ON PERRY STREET.
0815 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PAWTUCKET 41.87N 71.37W
12/25/2020 PROVIDENCE RI AMATEUR RADIO
LARGE TREE DOWN ON PAWTUCKET AVENUE.
0815 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG LEXINGTON 42.45N 71.23W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WIRES ON CRAWFORD ROAD AT PRESTON ROAD.
0815 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG PLAINVILLE 41.67N 72.90W
12/25/2020 HARTFORD CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON WASHINGTON STREET.
0820 AM NON-TSTM WND DMG HOPKINTON 42.22N 71.52W
12/25/2020 MIDDLESEX MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON POND STREET NEAR THE CAUSEWAY.
0831 AM TSTM WND DMG BRAINTREE 42.20N 71.00W
12/25/2020 NORFOLK MA AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON PEARL STREET.
0844 AM NON-TSTM WND GST WOODS HOLE 41.53N 70.67W
12/25/2020 M60 MPH BARNSTABLE MA HAM RADIO
0848 AM TSTM WND DMG POMFRET 41.90N 71.97W
12/25/2020 WINDHAM CT AMATEUR RADIO
TREE DOWN ON ANGEL ROAD AT ROUTE 244.
0851 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE HILL ASOS 42.21N 71.11W
12/25/2020 M66 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0859 AM NON-TSTM WND GST BLUE HILL ASOS 42.21N 71.11W
12/25/2020 M67 MPH NORFOLK MA ASOS
0900 AM HIGH SUST WINDS FAIRHAVEN 41.59N 70.83W
12/25/2020 M41 MPH BRISTOL MA MESONET
0929 AM NON-TSTM WND GST FAIRHAVEN 41.64N 70.90W
12/25/2020 M58 MPH BRISTOL MA HAM RADIO
0930 AM HIGH SUST WINDS FAIRHAVEN 41.59N 70.83W
12/25/2020 M42 MPH BRISTOL MA MESONET
0940 AM NON-TSTM WND GST DUXBURY 42.04N 70.67W
12/25/2020 M67 MPH PLYMOUTH MA MESONET
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EVENT NUMBER BOX2003695 BOX2003684 BOX2003685 BOX2003697 BOX2003687
BOX2003688 BOX2003689 BOX2003690 BOX2003691 BOX2003692 BOX2003693
BOX2003694 BOX2003696 BOX2003700 BOX2003701 BOX2003698 BOX2003702
BOX2003703 BOX2003699 BOX2003704 BOX2003712 BOX2003713 BOX2003705
BOX2003714 BOX2003706 BOX2003715 BOX2003716 BOX2003717 BOX2003718
BOX2003707 BOX2003719 BOX2003708 BOX2003720 BOX2003721 BOX2003722
BOX2003709 BOX2003723 BOX2003724 BOX2003725 BOX2003726 BOX2003727
BOX2003733 BOX2003731 BOX2003732 BOX2003710 BOX2003728 BOX2003711
BOX2003729 BOX2003730 BOX2003734
RM/GFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 6:53 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Kent, Providence, Washington | 52 min |
| Dec 25, 7:39 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 51 min |
| Dec 25, 8:19 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | BOX | Bristol | 56 min |
| Dec 25, 8:49 AM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Kent, Providence | 5 hr |
| Dec 25, 10:03 AM EST | Wind Advisory | BOX | Kent, Providence, Washington | 95 min |
| Dec 25, 12:41 PM EST | River Flood Warning | BOX | Kent, Providence | 23 hr |
| Dec 25, 1:37 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | BOX | Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, Washington | 5 hr |
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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.