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Special Weather Statement, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 9, 2022Norfolk County, Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this special weather statement at Aug 9, 2022, 4:00 PM EDT for Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was in force for 60 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued: Aug 9, 2022, 4:00 PM EDT (20:00 UTC)
Expired: Aug 9, 2022, 5:00 PM EDT
In force: 60 min
Issued by: NWS Boston/Norton, MA
Hail: 0.00 in
Wind: 40

County Norfolk County, MA

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What forecasters said that day

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NWS Boston/Norton, MA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 9, 2:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 9, 2:42 PM EDT, 1 hour 18 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 9, 4:08 AM EDT, 11 hours 52 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
408 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

CTZ002>004-MAZ002>019-021-022-026-RIZ001>005-100815-
Hartford CT-Tolland CT-Windham CT-Western Franklin MA-
Eastern Franklin MA-Northern Worcester MA-Central Middlesex MA-
Western Essex MA-Eastern Essex MA-Western Hampshire MA-
Western Hampden MA-Eastern Hampshire MA-Eastern Hampden MA-
Southern Worcester MA-Western Norfolk MA-Southeast Middlesex MA-
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-
Western Plymouth MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Plymouth MA-
Barnstable MA-Northern Middlesex MA-Northwest Providence RI-
Southeast Providence RI-Western Kent RI-Eastern Kent RI-Bristol RI-
408 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Connecticut, central
Massachusetts, eastern Massachusetts, northeastern Massachusetts,
southeastern Massachusetts, western Massachusetts and northern
Rhode Island.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ020-023-RIZ006-007-100815-
Southern Bristol MA-Dukes MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
408 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH 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.

   Heat Advisory.
   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MAZ024-RIZ008-100815-
Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
408 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH 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.

   High Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ANZ230>237-250-251-254>256-100815-
Boston Harbor-Cape Cod Bay-Nantucket Sound-Vineyard Sound-
Buzzards Bay-Rhode Island Sound-Narragansett Bay-Block Island Sound-
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National
Marine Sanctuary-Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay-
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA
out 20 nm-
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 nm South of Marthas Vineyard and
Nantucket-
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to
20 nm South of Block Island-
408 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Massachusetts and Rhode
Island coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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

Special weather statement, Aug 9, 1:52 PM EDT, 2 hours 8 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
152 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

RIZ003-004-006-091830-
Washington RI-Eastern Kent RI-Western Kent RI-
152 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Washington
and south central Kent Counties through 230 PM EDT...

At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hopkinton, or 11 miles southeast of Jewett City, moving east at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
         branches.

Locations impacted include...
South Kingstown, North Kingstown, East Greenwich, Hopkinton,
Charlestown, Richmond, Exeter and West Greenwich.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. For your
safety, go indoors or to your vehicle.

This storm may intensify and become severe. Stay tuned to your local
media for updates and possible warnings.

&&

LAT...LON 4146 7180 4160 7179 4163 7151 4147 7148
      4144 7180
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 264DEG 20KT 4149 7181

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Smith

Special weather statement, Aug 9, 1:58 PM EDT, 2 hours 2 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Aug 9, 2:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
226 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

MAZ005-012-013-015>017-091930-
Southern Worcester MA-Suffolk MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Northern Bristol MA-Central Middlesex County MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
226 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Norfolk,
southwestern Suffolk, southeastern Worcester, south central Middlesex
and northern Bristol Counties through 330 PM EDT...

At 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sherborn, or near Natick, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Heavy Rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
         branches. Heavy rain may cause urban and poor drainage
         flooding in localized downpours.

Locations impacted include...
Boston, Framingham, Natick, Randolph, Franklin, Needham, Norwood,
Milford, Wellesley, Milton, Stoughton, Dedham, Walpole, Easton,
Canton, Sharon, Foxborough, Ashland, Bellingham and Hopkinton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.

Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses. Avoid low lying
areas near small streams.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. For your
safety, go indoors or to your vehicle.

This storm may intensify and become severe. Stay tuned to your local
media for updates and possible warnings.

&&

LAT...LON 4230 7108 4207 7110 4214 7150 4227 7147
      4229 7120 4228 7119 4229 7118
TIME...MOT...LOC 1826Z 275DEG 9KT 4222 7140

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Smith

Special weather statement, Aug 9, 3:06 PM EDT, 54 minutes before

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Special weather statement, Aug 9, 3:45 PM EDT, 15 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
345 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

CTZ003-004-RIZ001>004-092045-
Tolland CT-Windham CT-Northwest Providence RI-Eastern Kent RI-
Western Kent RI-Southeast Providence RI-
345 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Windham,
northeastern Tolland, northwestern Kent and western Providence
Counties through 445 PM EDT...

At 345 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ashford, or 7 miles northeast of Mansfield, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
         branches.

Locations impacted include...
Cranston, Coventry, North Providence, West Warwick, Johnston,
Mansfield, Plainfield, Smithfield, Lincoln, Killingly, Burrillville,
Stafford, North Smithfield, Scituate, Glocester, Putnam, Thompson,
Brooklyn, Woodstock and Willington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.

Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses. Avoid low lying
areas near small streams.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. For your
safety, go indoors or to your vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4177 7227 4198 7225 4195 7147 4169 7151
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 276DEG 31KT 4188 7216

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Nocera

Special weather statement, Aug 9, 4:00 PM EDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
400 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

MAZ013-017-018-RIZ001-002-092100-
Western Norfolk MA-Northern Bristol MA-Western Plymouth MA-
Northwest Providence RI-Southeast Providence RI-
400 PM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Norfolk, west central Plymouth, northwestern Bristol and northeastern
Providence Counties through 500 PM EDT...

At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
North Attleborough, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. Heavy Rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
         branches. Urban and poor drainage flooding possible in
         localized downpours.

Locations impacted include...
Brockton, Pawtucket, Taunton, Cumberland, Franklin, North
Attleborough, Bridgewater, Attleboro, Mansfield, Middleborough,
Easton, Lincoln, Central Falls, Norton, Sharon, Foxborough, Whitman,
East Bridgewater, Seekonk and Raynham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.

Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses. Avoid low lying
areas near small streams.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. For your
safety, go indoors or to your vehicle.

This storm may intensify and become severe. Stay tuned to your local
media for updates and possible warnings.

&&

LAT...LON 4189 7144 4207 7144 4208 7096 4187 7096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 271DEG 20KT 4198 7134

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Smith

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 8, 8:48 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Franklin, Hampshire	42 min
Aug 8, 9:37 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Hampden	38 min
Aug 9, 3:02 AM EDT	Rip Current Statement	BOX	Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket	17 hr
Aug 9, 1:04 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Middlesex	56 min
Aug 9, 1:58 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Essex	62 min
Aug 9, 2:26 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Norfolk	64 min
Aug 9, 3:06 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Plymouth	54 min
Aug 9, 3:12 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BOX		63 min
Aug 9, 3:12 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BOX	Plymouth	33 min
Aug 9, 3:43 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	BOX	Norfolk, Plymouth	42 min
Aug 9, 3:53 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BOX		67 min
Aug 9, 4:11 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BOX		64 min
Aug 9, 4:18 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Barnstable	57 min
Aug 9, 4:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Plymouth	63 min
Aug 9, 4:53 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BOX		52 min
Aug 9, 4:59 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Bristol	61 min
Aug 9, 5:39 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	BOX		66 min
Aug 9, 6:07 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Bristol	53 min
Aug 9, 1:52 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Washington	38 min
Aug 9, 3:45 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Providence	60 min
Aug 9, 5:12 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Bristol, Kent	63 min
Aug 9, 6:33 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	BOX	Newport	57 min

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Sources

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