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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Boston/Norton, MA

August 16, 2024Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island; 4 counties in Massachusetts

NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this rip current statement at Aug 16, 2024, 12:14 PM EDT for Newport County, Washington County, Rhode Island; 4 counties in Massachusetts. It took effect at Aug 16, 2024, 6:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 16, 2024, 12:14 PM EDT (16:14 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 16, 2024, 6:00 PM EDT
Expired
Aug 19, 2024, 3:18 PM EDT
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Boston/Norton, MA

Counties Barnstable County, MA, Dukes County, MA, Essex County, MA, Nantucket County, MA, Newport County, RI, Washington County, RI

The radar

The Boston radar (KBOX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 194 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2024-08-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 337 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2024-08-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
337 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-72 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
945 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

668 
WHUS41 KBOX 161614
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1214 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

MAZ022>024-RIZ006>008-170930-
/O.NEW.KBOX.RP.S.0007.240816T2200Z-240819T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
1214 PM EDT Fri Aug 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...South facing coastline and beaches of Rhode Island, 
  Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket. For Cape Cod, the south and 
  east facing beaches on primarily across the Outer Cape. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
Nash
7 follow-up statements
319 
WHUS41 KBOX 170713
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
313 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

MAZ007-172030-
/O.EXB.KBOX.RP.S.0007.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
313 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

MAZ022>024-RIZ006>008-172030-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
313 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Newport and Washington Counties in RI, Barnstable,
  Dukes, and Nantucket Counties in MA.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
815 
WHUS41 KBOX 171432
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1032 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

MAZ022>024-RIZ006>008-180345-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
1032 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Washington, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and 
  Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

MAZ007-180345-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
1032 AM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
302 
WHUS41 KBOX 171909
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
309 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

MAZ022>024-RIZ006>008-180815-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240819T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
309 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Washington, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and 
  Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

MAZ007-180815-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.240818T1000Z-240819T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
309 PM EDT Sat Aug 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex MA County.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS41 KBOX 180735
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
335 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

MAZ022>024-RIZ008-182045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240820T0000Z/
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Block Island RI-
335 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Barnstable, Dukes and 
  Nantucket Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

RIZ006-007-182045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240819T0400Z/
Washington RI-Newport RI-
335 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Washington and Newport Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

MAZ007-182045-
/O.EXT.KBOX.RP.S.0007.240818T1000Z-240820T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-
335 AM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Essex County.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
136 
WHUS41 KBOX 181827
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
227 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

RIZ006-007-192100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240820T0000Z/
Washington RI-Newport RI-
227 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Washington RI and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

MAZ007-022>024-RIZ008-192100-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240820T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Block Island RI-
227 PM EDT Sun Aug 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Essex MA, Barnstable MA, 
  Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block 
  Island RI.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
257 
WHUS41 KBOX 190829
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
429 AM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

MAZ007-022>024-RIZ006>008-192130-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240820T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
429 AM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Washington and Newport Counties in RI, Eastern Essex,
  Barnstable,  Dukes, and Nantucket Counties in MA.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
609 
WHUS41 KBOX 191918
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
318 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

MAZ007-022>024-RIZ006-007-200700-
/O.CAN.KBOX.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240820T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.S.0015.240820T0000Z-240820T0700Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-
Washington RI-Newport RI-
318 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts this includes the coastline across Cape Ann, 
  Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. For Rhode Island, this
  includes the coastline along Washington and Newport counties. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Shallow pockets of flooding 
  less than one foot deep affect more vulnerable coastal roads 
  along the North Shore from Salem and Gloucester to 
  Newburyport. Rough surf will likely cause some splashover onto 
  coastal roads around the time of high tide.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Westerly RI at Watch Hill
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 4.9 ft, Major 6.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   4.0/ 4.5   1.0/ 1.5   0.7/ 1.1     2       None    
 20/09 AM   3.6/ 4.1   0.5/ 1.0   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 20/10 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.6/ 1.1   0.2/ 0.8     2       None    
 21/10 AM   3.6/ 4.1   0.5/ 1.0   0.2/ 0.8    1-2      None    
 21/11 PM   3.2/ 3.7   0.2/ 0.7   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None    
 22/11 AM   3.5/ 4.0   0.4/ 0.9   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

Gloucester Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  11.5/12.0   2.0/ 2.5   0.8/ 1.3     4      Minor    
 20/12 PM  10.1/10.6   0.6/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     3       None    
 21/01 AM  11.0/11.5   1.5/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/01 PM  10.4/10.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 22/01 AM  11.0/11.5   1.5/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     2       None

Merrimack River near Newburyport MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 4.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  10.1/10.6   0.6/ 1.1   0.6/ 1.1     3       None    
 20/01 PM   9.0/ 9.5  -0.6/-0.1   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/01 AM   9.9/10.4   0.4/ 0.9   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/01 PM   9.2/ 9.7  -0.3/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 22/02 AM   9.8/10.3   0.2/ 0.8   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Newport Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 3.4 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM   5.6/ 6.1   1.5/ 2.0   1.0/ 1.5     2       None    
 20/09 AM   4.7/ 5.2   0.7/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 20/09 PM   5.1/ 5.6   1.0/ 1.5   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/10 AM   4.9/ 5.4   0.8/ 1.3   0.2/ 0.8    1-2      None    
 21/10 PM   4.7/ 5.2   0.6/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     2       None    
 22/10 AM   4.7/ 5.2   0.7/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

Newport South Coast Beaches
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM   5.1/ 5.6   1.6/ 2.0   0.9/ 1.4     2       None    
 20/09 AM   4.4/ 4.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 20/09 PM   4.5/ 5.0   1.0/ 1.5   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/09 AM   4.4/ 4.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/10 PM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.0/ 0.5     2       None    
 22/10 AM   4.4/ 4.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   3.7/ 4.2   1.8/ 2.2   0.8/ 1.3     2       None    
 20/09 AM   3.2/ 3.7   1.2/ 1.7   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 20/09 PM   3.2/ 3.7   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/10 AM   3.2/ 3.7   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None    
 21/10 PM   2.8/ 3.4   0.9/ 1.4   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None    
 22/11 AM   3.1/ 3.6   1.1/ 1.6   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

Chatham MA - East Coast
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 AM   6.7/ 7.2  -1.1/-0.6   0.8/ 1.3     4       None    
 20/01 PM   5.2/ 5.7  -2.5/-2.0   0.4/ 0.9     3       None    
 21/01 AM   6.1/ 6.6  -1.7/-1.2   0.2/ 0.7    2-3      None    
 21/02 PM   5.4/ 5.9  -2.3/-1.9   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 22/02 AM   6.0/ 6.5  -1.8/-1.3   0.2/ 0.7     2       None

Chatham - South side
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 10.5 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 AM   5.5/ 6.0   1.0/ 1.5   0.8/ 1.3     4       None    
 20/01 PM   4.2/ 4.7  -0.3/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.8     3       None    
 21/01 AM   4.9/ 5.4   0.4/ 0.9   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/02 PM   4.4/ 4.9  -0.2/ 0.3   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 22/02 AM   4.7/ 5.2   0.2/ 0.7   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None

Provincetown Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.9 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  12.1/12.6   2.0/ 2.5   0.8/ 1.3     3       None    
 20/12 PM  10.7/11.2   0.6/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     3       None    
 21/01 AM  11.7/12.2   1.6/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/01 PM  11.0/11.5   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/02 AM  11.7/12.2   1.6/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Dennis - Sesuit Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  12.4/12.9   1.9/ 2.3   0.8/ 1.3     2       None    
 20/12 PM  11.0/11.5   0.5/ 1.0   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/01 AM  12.0/12.5   1.5/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None    
 21/01 PM  11.4/11.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/02 AM  12.0/12.5   1.5/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Sandwich Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  10.8/11.3   0.5/ 1.0   0.8/ 1.3     1       None    
 20/12 PM   9.5/10.0  -0.9/-0.4   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/01 AM  10.3/10.8   0.0/ 0.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/01 PM   9.8/10.3  -0.6/-0.1   0.2/ 0.8     2       None    
 22/01 AM  10.3/10.8   0.0/ 0.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Wings Neck
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.5 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 7.1 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.6/ 2.0   1.0/ 1.5     1       None    
 20/09 AM   5.2/ 5.7   0.9/ 1.4   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 20/09 PM   5.2/ 5.7   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/10 AM   5.2/ 5.7   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None    
 21/10 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.6/ 1.1   0.0/ 0.5     1       None    
 22/11 AM   5.4/ 5.9   1.0/ 1.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Edgartown
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.2 ft, Moderate 4.2 ft, Major 6.2 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/11 PM   3.2/ 3.7   2.3/ 2.8   0.8/ 1.3     3       None    
 20/12 PM   2.2/ 2.7   1.5/ 2.0   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/01 AM   2.6/ 3.1   1.8/ 2.2   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/02 PM   2.3/ 2.8   1.6/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/02 AM   2.2/ 2.7   1.5/ 2.0   0.0/ 0.5     1       None

Vineyard Haven
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM   2.7/ 3.2   0.8/ 1.3   0.8/ 1.3     2       None    
 20/12 PM   2.2/ 2.7   0.2/ 0.8   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/01 AM   2.2/ 2.7   0.2/ 0.7   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/01 PM   2.2/ 2.7   0.2/ 0.8   0.2/ 0.8    1-2      None    
 22/02 AM   2.0/ 2.5   0.0/ 0.5   0.0/ 0.5     1       None

Nantucket Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/01 AM   4.6/ 5.1   1.0/ 1.5   0.8/ 1.3     4       None    
 20/01 PM   3.4/ 3.9  -0.2/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.8     3       None    
 21/02 AM   4.0/ 4.5   0.4/ 0.9   0.2/ 0.7    2-3      None    
 21/02 PM   3.6/ 4.1   0.0/ 0.5   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 22/03 AM   3.7/ 4.2   0.2/ 0.7   0.1/ 0.6    1-2      None

&&

$$

RIZ008-192030-
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Block Island RI-
318 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...


$$

MAZ015-016-019>021-RIZ004-005-200700-
/O.NEW.KBOX.CF.S.0015.240820T0000Z-240820T0700Z/
Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Eastern Kent RI-
Bristol RI-
318 PM EDT Mon Aug 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...In Massachussets, the coastline from Boston to Plymouth, 
  as well as along Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island, the shoreline
  around Narragansett Bay. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Narragansett Bay at Conimicut Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 5.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   6.5/ 7.0   1.9/ 2.3   1.0/ 1.5     1       None    
 20/09 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   0.6/ 1.1     1       None    
 20/09 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.4/ 1.9   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 21/10 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   0.2/ 0.8     1       None    
 21/10 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/11 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Mount Hope Bay near Bristol Point RI
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.8/ 2.2   1.0/ 1.5     1       None    
 20/09 AM   5.2/ 5.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 20/09 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 21/10 AM   5.2/ 5.7   0.8/ 1.3   0.2/ 0.8     1       None    
 21/10 PM   5.4/ 5.9   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/11 AM   5.2/ 5.7   0.8/ 1.3   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Narragansett Bay at Quonset Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 3.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.9/ 2.3   1.0/ 1.5     1      Minor    
 20/09 AM   5.1/ 5.6   1.0/ 1.5   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 20/09 PM   5.5/ 6.0   1.4/ 1.9   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 21/10 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.1/ 1.6   0.2/ 0.8     1       None    
 21/10 PM   5.2/ 5.7   1.1/ 1.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/10 AM   5.1/ 5.6   1.0/ 1.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Boston Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  12.0/12.5   1.9/ 2.3   0.8/ 1.3     1       None    
 20/12 PM  10.5/11.0   0.4/ 0.9   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 21/01 AM  11.5/12.0   1.4/ 1.9   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/01 PM  10.8/11.3   0.7/ 1.1   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/01 AM  11.5/12.0   1.4/ 1.9   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Revere
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.1 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  12.0/12.5   2.1/ 2.6   0.8/ 1.3     1       None    
 20/12 PM  10.5/11.0   0.6/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 21/01 AM  11.6/12.1   1.7/ 2.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/01 PM  10.8/11.3   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/01 AM  11.5/12.0   1.6/ 2.0   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Scituate MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 15.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.8 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/12 AM  11.4/11.9   1.7/ 2.2   0.8/ 1.3     3      Minor    
 20/12 PM   9.9/10.4   0.2/ 0.7   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 21/01 AM  11.0/11.5   1.3/ 1.8   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/01 PM  10.3/10.8   0.6/ 1.1   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/01 AM  11.0/11.5   1.3/ 1.8   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

Mount Hope Bay near Fall River MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 4.8 ft, Major 7.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   6.7/ 7.2   2.0/ 2.5   1.0/ 1.5     1       None    
 20/09 AM   5.9/ 6.4   1.2/ 1.7   0.5/ 1.0     1       None    
 20/09 PM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 21/10 AM   5.9/ 6.4   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.8     1       None    
 21/10 PM   5.9/ 6.4   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 22/11 AM   5.9/ 6.4   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.7     1       None

New Bedford Hurricane Barrier
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM   5.5/ 6.0   1.6/ 2.0   1.0/ 1.5     1       None    
 20/09 AM   4.9/ 5.4   1.0/ 1.5   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 20/09 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.0/ 1.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/10 AM   4.9/ 5.4   1.0/ 1.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/10 PM   4.6/ 5.1   0.7/ 1.1   0.0/ 0.5     1       None    
 22/11 AM   4.7/ 5.2   0.9/ 1.4   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

Westport
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM   4.7/ 5.2   1.3/ 1.8   0.8/ 1.3     2       None    
 20/09 AM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9     2       None    
 20/10 PM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/10 AM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.2/ 0.7     2       None    
 21/10 PM   3.9/ 4.4   0.4/ 0.9   0.0/ 0.5     2       None    
 22/11 AM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

Buzzards Bay at Mattapoisett
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.4 ft, Moderate 5.9 ft, Major 7.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/08 PM   5.9/ 6.4   1.8/ 2.2   1.0/ 1.5     1       None    
 20/09 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.1/ 1.6   0.4/ 0.9     1       None    
 20/09 PM   5.2/ 5.7   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/10 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.1/ 1.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None    
 21/10 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.9/ 1.4   0.0/ 0.5     1       None    
 22/11 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.1/ 1.6   0.1/ 0.6     1       None

&&

$$

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