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River Flood Warning 41, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Mar 23, 2024, 9:42 PM EDT for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut; Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Mar 24, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 56 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2024, 9:42 PM EDT (01:42 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 24, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 26, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 56 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
Counties Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 87 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:44 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 Pawcatuck at Westerly (WSTR1). The gauge peaked at 7.56 ft at Mar 25, 2024, 11:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 7 ft
- Moderate stage
- 9 ft
- Major stage
- 11 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01118500, 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 240142
FLWBOX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
942 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Connecticut...Rhode
Island...
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Rhode Island...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 945 AM EDT.
&&
CTC011-RIC009-241345-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0041.240324T1300Z-240326T1700Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1300Z.240325T0500Z.240326T1100Z.UU/
942 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning to early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Floodwaters approach lowest lying homes
along Hiscox Road in Westerly. Along Route 3, flooding occurs at
some homes in French Village in Hopkinton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 6.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 7.8 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC009-241345-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0040.240324T0306Z-240326T1330Z/
/HOPR1.2.ER.240324T0306Z.240324T1800Z.240326T0730Z.NO/
942 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections
of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood
River Drive. Dow field off of main Street in Hopkinton is
substantially flooded. Also, floodwaters begin to reach the
bottom edge of the Skunk Hill Road Bridge on the Richmond and
Hopkinton Town Line.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 4.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 7.6 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
Belk6 follow-up statements
537
WGUS81 KBOX 240933
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
533 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Massachusetts...
Blackstone River At Woonsocket affecting Providence and Worcester
Counties.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 645 AM EDT.
&&
MAC027-RIC007-241045-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0042.240324T1415Z-240324T0933Z/
/WOOR1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
533 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Blackstone River At Woonsocket.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.6
feet this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4201 7157 4202 7149 4197 7142 4186 7136
4185 7141
$$
RIC009-242145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240326T0600Z/
/HOPR1.2.ER.240324T0319Z.240324T1800Z.240326T0000Z.NO/
533 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections
of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood
River Drive. Dow Field off of Main Street in Hopkinton is
substantially flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 AM EDT Sunday was 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-242145-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0041.240324T1600Z-240326T0500Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1600Z.240325T0200Z.240325T2300Z.UU/
533 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO EARLY TUESDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
afternoon to 7.3 feet late this evening. It will then fall
tomorrow morning. It will rise to 7.3 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC003-007-242145-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRAR1.2.ER.240324T0141Z.240325T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
533 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Evacuations are likely near the Pawtuxet
River in Warwick and Cranston. Both homes and businesses will be
impacted from this flood event. Businesses and homes will be
impacted on streets including but not limited to the following, in
Warwick, Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue, and River
Street. In Cranston, Wellington Avenue and Avery Road. In West
Warwick, Daisy Street, the lower ends of Canna, Begonia and Aster
Streets, and portions of Providence Street to Route 2.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:45 AM EDT Sunday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
KC370
WGUS81 KBOX 241602
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1202 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...Massachusetts...
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1215 AM EDT.
&&
MAC005-023-250415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1659Z.240325T0600Z.240326T1800Z.NO/
1202 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 8.7 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC011-RIC009-250415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-240326T0400Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1600Z.240325T0100Z.240325T2200Z.UU/
1202 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 7.3 feet late this evening.
It will then fall late tonight. It will rise to 7.3 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening to 6.5 feet late Tuesday evening. It will
rise to 6.6 feet late Tuesday evening. It will then fall
again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC009-250415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240326T0500Z/
/HOPR1.2.ER.240324T0319Z.240324T1800Z.240325T2300Z.NO/
1202 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections
of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood
River Drive. Dow Field off of Main Street in Hopkinton is
substantially flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM EDT Sunday was 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
RIC003-007-250415-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRAR1.2.ER.240324T0141Z.240325T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1202 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Structures and homes are impacted in low
lying sections of Warwick. Affected areas include homes and
businesses on Wellington Avenue and Avery Road in Cranston, as
well as Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and a
portion of River Street in Warwick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Sunday was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
JWD050
WGUS81 KBOX 250150
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
950 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Massachusetts...
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Cranston...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Westerly...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
&&
MAC005-023-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240327T0600Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240325T1200Z.240327T0000Z.NO/
950 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC011-RIC009-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-240326T0300Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1600Z.240325T0500Z.240325T2100Z.UU/
950 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Sunday was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC009-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240326T0000Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240324T0319Z.240324T1845Z.240325T1800Z.NO/
950 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections
of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood
River Drive. Dow Field off of Main Street in Hopkinton is
substantially flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM EDT Sunday was 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 3.6 feet
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
RIC003-007-251500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240324T0141Z.240324T1200Z.240327T0600Z.NO/
950 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue,
Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some structures are
impacted on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Sunday was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
Dooley372
WGUS81 KBOX 251435
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1035 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Wood River...including Hope Valley...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM EDT.
&&
MAC005-023-260245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240327T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240325T1800Z.240327T1200Z.NO/
1035 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Monday was 9.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC011-RIC009-260245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-240326T0930Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1600Z.240326T0100Z.240326T0330Z.UU/
1035 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 7.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM EDT Monday was 7.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 7.3 feet late this evening. It will fall
below flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC009-260245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240326T0430Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240324T0319Z.240324T1845Z.240325T2230Z.NO/
1035 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM EDT Monday the stage was 5.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM EDT Monday was 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
RIC003-007-260245-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240328T0800Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240324T0141Z.240324T1200Z.240328T0200Z.NO/
1035 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding will occur along Pioneer Avenue,
Bellows Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick. Some homes are
impacted on Avery Road and Wellington Avenue in Cranston.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Monday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Monday was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
KS224
WGUS81 KBOX 260203
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1003 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Massachusetts...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Connecticut...Rhode Island...
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
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.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 315 AM EDT.
&&
CTC011-RIC009-261415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-240326T2100Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1600Z.240326T0200Z.240326T1500Z.UU/
1003 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM EDT Monday the stage was 7.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM EDT Monday was 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late
tomorrow morning to 6.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
rise to 6.8 feet late tomorrow evening. It will fall to 6.3
feet Wednesday evening. It will then rise to 6.5 feet late
Wednesday evening. It will fall to 6.3 feet Thursday
afternoon then rise again.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
RIC009-260715-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0040.000000T0000Z-240326T0715Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240324T0319Z.240324T1845Z.240326T0115Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM EDT Monday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM EDT Monday was 6.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.3 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
RIC003-007-261415-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240324T0141Z.240324T1200Z.240326T0900Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Parking lots and roads are flooded in low
lying areas of Warwick and Cranston near the Pawtuxet River.
Impacted roads include River Street, Pioneer Avenue, Bellows
Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Monday was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 8.4 feet Thursday
evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
MAC005-023-261415-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240327T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240325T2045Z.240327T1200Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM EDT Monday was 9.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling to 7.3 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
FN613
WGUS81 KBOX 261431
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1031 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
For the Pawcatuck River...including Wood River Junction, Westerly...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1145 AM EDT.
&&
RIC003-007-261545-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240326T1431Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240324T0141Z.240324T1200Z.240326T0752Z.NO/
1031 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Pawtuxet River At Cranston.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.4 feet Thursday
evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7139 4172 7137 4170 7155
$$
MAC005-023-270245-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240327T1800Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240325T2045Z.240327T1200Z.NO/
1031 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday was 9.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 7.3 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
CTC011-RIC009-262100-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0041.000000T0000Z-240326T2100Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240324T1600Z.240326T0330Z.240326T1500Z.UU/
1031 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this
morning to 6.6 feet this evening. It will then rise to 6.8
feet late this evening. It will fall to 6.3 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then rise to 6.5 feet late tomorrow evening.
It will fall to 6.3 feet Thursday afternoon then rise again.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
KSWhat 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 Mar 23, 7:33 PM EDT, 2 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 23, 7:33 PM EDT, 2 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
733 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
Heavy rain today, exiting by midnight. Drying out Sunday into early
next week but rather windy along the coast, especially Cape and
Islands.Cooler with breezy to gusty northeast winds Monday and
Tuesday, and chances for light rain showers expanding westward
from the offshore waters. Building rough seas are likely Monday
and Tuesday over the southeastern waters. It remains unsettled
through mid to late in the week, with rain chances returning
Wednesday night into Thursday, and a better chance around late
Thursday and into Friday. Temperatures trend above normal for
mid to late in the week.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING/...
715 PM Update:
Storm system bringing several potential weather related concerns
underway. Specific sections follow:
Hydro/Heavy Rain: Period of heaviest rain is now underway
across Southern New England, having moved northward from
southeast NY and southern CT. Hourly rain rates have been as
much as a half inch per hour in these bands of moderate to heavy
rain. In fact Windsor Locks has broken its daily rainfall
record for March 23rd, and we'll have a final record report sent
later this evening as rain continues to fall. While there are
numerous gaged rivers and smaller streams/creeks experiencing
rises, so far these have been within bank, but rivers and
streams are expected to continue to experience rises. The area
where we are most concerned for the heaviest rainfall totals
lies roughly near or just east of the I-84 corridor in CT, into
Kent/Providence Counties in RI and adjacent portions of southern
Worcester, Bristol, Norfolk, and southern Middlesex Counties in
MA. Mesoanalysis shows a substantial axis of 925-700 mb
moisture flux convergence oriented in these counties, focused by
a sfc inverted trough which lies along or just east of the I-95
corridor. Rather fortunately, obs and near-term models are
showing the eastward progression ending sooner:
around 10 PM or so for western MA/CT, and around midnight for
central/eastern MA and RI, and around 2 AM for the Cape and
Islands. Flood Watch remains valid.
Winter Weather: Will note though there could be some additional
pockets of light FZRA in the hills in northwest MA as precip
begins to decrease and colder air rushes back in on NW winds, so
will keep the Winter Weather Advisory going for this as some of
these locations have seen ice accretions of a quarter to four-
tenths of an inch.
Strong Southeast Winds: Specific to the Wind Advisory for
southeast MA, southern RI and the Cape and Islands...gusts so
far have been borderline, with peak gust speeds in the 40-45 mph
range. Per regional Doppler velocity profiler data, strongest
low- level jetcore is just about crossing our southeastern
waters now, so likely only another couple hrs before winds flip
to N/NW and the risk for wind gusts capable of minor damage
ceases. Had considered cancelling the Wind Advisory with this
update but will leave up for now. Possible that this could be
cancelled in the next hour or so before its slated expiration.
Coastal Flooding: Fox Point tidal gage indicating a 2.17 ft
storm surge as of 706 PM as SE winds have increased, bringing a
total water level of 6.15 ft, just under a foot below minor
flood stage. With high tide set to occur in another hour or so,
it's looking like we'll reach Minor flood stage but likely not
into the Moderate range. Will leave Coastal Flood Statement as
is.
Previous discussion:
The low bringing us all this rain is currently centered over the
Delmarva, poised to lift into our offshore waters and slide along
the south coast then over the Cape Cod canal this evening and
overnight. The excessive rainfall is the result of a strengthening
low level jet coinciding with moist inflow off the Atlantic combined
with large scale ascent thanks to placement beneath the entrance
region of a 150 kt upper jet. This sets up a good pattern for heavy
rainfall, with HREF guidance indicating the period of heaviest rain
being generally 4pm-10pm with potential for as much as 1-2 inches in
3 hours for a brief period from coastal CT to RI to southeast MA.
The Flood Watch remains in effect for some river flooding and the
potential for urban/poor drainage flooding as well. The previously
mentioned low level jet kicks in in earnest this evening with gusts
to 40-50 mph. The cold front then drops through and colder air
filters in on the back end. However, dry air also quickly moves in,
so any changeover back to snow should be very brief with little to
no impact. Rain comes to an end from west to east between 10pm and
2am. Winds quickly shift to the northwest and remain gusty
overnight, gusting 25 to 35 mph.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 AM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Sunday will be dry but blustery thanks to our placement between a
strong low well south over the Atlantic and high pressure over the
Great Lakes. This also produces winds out of the northeast which
will serve to keep moisture (clouds) over eastern MA, potentially
into RI and even eastern CT tomorrow. Further west expect even more
sun. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph will make highs in the upper 30s
feel more like upper 20s/low 30s. The gradient only tightens
overnight as the storm passes closer to SNE and this will mean
deteriorating conditions on our southern and eastern waters with
wind gusts to 35 to 45 kts and seas of 12-14 ft.
&&
.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Highlights:
* Temps near or slightly cooler than normal Mon and Tue, with
northeast breezes/gusts. Light showers offshore expanding westward
Mon night/Tue?
* Likely very choppy, rough seas over southeast waters Mon and Tue.
* Remains unsettled mid to late week with chances for rain Wed
night/Thu and a better chance Thu night/Fri. Temps trend
near/above normal.
Details:
Monday and Tuesday:
Rather prolonged period of onshore NE flow, with a tightening
pressure gradient driven by a 1040 mb high pressure area over
northeast Quebec and a nearly vertically-stacked but strong coastal
low over 35N/68W lat/lon vicinity. Sfc ridge axis from the high is
expected to extend southward through the mid-Atlantic states and
Carolinas, though it tends to weaken as we move through time. With
that said, there remains considerable disparity on when this ridge
axis starts to weaken, which would influence the northward return of
showers and how far west any showers may extend.
The tightening NE pressure gradient will bring stiff NE winds to
eastern and especially southeastern portions of Southern New
England. NE gusts around 35 to 45 mph take place over eastern and
southeast MA and RI and around 20-30 mph inland. Though this wind
will bring a bit of chill, the persistent NE gradient and stable
fetch region seem more likely to bring some impact for marine and
coastal interests, with building seas and winds gusting to gale
force. Rough, choppy seas building to 12-14 ft are expected and
though it's not beach season, could be some surf/beach erosion
issues along east-facing shorelines, especially Cape and Islands.
With the stated uncertainty in how any offshore moisture/related
showers expands landward and further inland, kept PoP lower than the
high-chance NBM values; GFS would favor a shutout entirely, although
some consensus in the GEM/ECMWF in showing westward-spreading and
light rain showers Mon aftn along the coast, then further inland
into Tue/Tue night. PoPs will need adjusting, either up or down, as
we move through time, but rain amts look light and wouldn't be
necessarily impactful.
Despite slowly rising 925-850 mb temps, a limited mixing depth and
more clouds further south and east will likely favor slightly below
normal high temps and slightly above normal low temps for each day.
Overall a pretty chilly, raw couple days are likely with the NE
breezes, especially nearest the coast.
Wednesday through Friday Night:
Ridging aloft between the distant/offshore coastal low and a broad
upper trough over the east-central CONUS weakens considerably early
Wed. The broad trough gradually shifts eastward and sends a couple
periods of rain showers to our area. One focused period looks to
take place Wed night/early Thurs as a cool front moves east. Then a
somewhat better chance later Thurs into Fri as the cool front stalls
offshore and induces low pressure near the Carolinas to move NNE
into the mid-Atlantic and coastal New England. PoPs were highest in
this latter period in the 45-60 percent range, higher east. Still
uncertain in some of the details and how quickly rain would shift
eastward/offshore, but the mid to late week period looks pretty
unsettled.
Temps trend near to above normal, with highs in the upper 40s/low
50s and lows in the mid/upper 30s.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High- greater than 60 percent.
00z TAF Update:
Tonight: High confidence in trends, moderate to high on timing.
IFR/LIFR N/W of I-95 with 1-3 SM moderate to heavy rain;
MVFR/IFR conditions Cape and Islands. Similar conditions
continue for another couple hrs, with steady west to east
improvement both in decreasing intensity of rain but also
improving cigs in the 01-05z timeframe. Earliest improvement
west and later east/Cape and Islands.
For airports S/E of I-95, a continued period of SE winds 20-25
kt with gusts up to 40 kt thru 03z. Winds to eventually become
NW 15 to 25 knot sustained with gusts up to 35 knots at all
airports.
Sunday...High confidence.
VFR. Strong winds with local gusts up to 40 kt.
Sunday night...High confidence.
VFR. Northeast winds 15 to 20kts, gusting to 30 kts just
offshore.
KBOS TAF...High confidence in trends, moderate to high on
timing. LIFR cigs/IFR visby +RA to improve by ~03-04z to MVFR
and then VFR after 05z. NNE winds around 15-20 kt flip to NW by
01-02z and become gusty (gusts to 25-28 kt).
KBDL TAF...High confidence in trends, moderate to high on
timing. IFR ceilings/visbys in RA begin to improve thru 03z to
MVFR and then become VFR after 05z. NW winds becoming gusty
(around 25-28 kt).
Outlook /Monday through Thursday/...
Monday: VFR. Strong winds with local gusts up to 40 kt.
Monday Night: Mainly VFR, with local MVFR possible. Strong
winds with local gusts up to 40 kt.
Tuesday: Mainly VFR, with local IFR possible. Windy with gusts
up to 35 kt.
Tuesday Night: Windy with areas of gusts up to 30 kt. Chance
RA.
Wednesday through Wednesday Night: Chance RA.
Thursday: Breezy. Chance RA.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
* Gale Warning in effect for all waters Saturday and continues
into Sunday
Tonight: A cold front moves over the waters tonight. Winds
become even stronger out of the north/northwest with 30 knot
sustained winds for most of the marine zones. Wind gusts from 30
to 40 knots. Seas increase to 10 to 13 feet over the outer
coastal waters, and 6 to 10 feet for the nearshore waters.
Sunday: Low pressure system to our north will continue northerly
gales with gusts to 40 knots. Seas on the outer waters are
greater than 12 feet, near shore waves are 6 to 10 feet.
Sunday night: Low pressure passing to our south will increase
gusts and seas. NE winds 20-35 kts gusting 35 to 40 kts with
seas increasing to 12-14 ft.
Outlook /Monday through Thursday/...
Monday: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up to
45 kt. Rough seas up to 15 ft. Slight chance of rain.
Monday Night: Moderate risk for gale force winds with gusts up
to 45 kt. Rough seas up to 14 ft. Slight chance of rain.
Tuesday: Low risk for gale force winds with gusts up to 40 kt.
Rough seas up to 14 ft. Slight chance of rain.
Tuesday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Rough seas up to 12 ft. Slight chance of
rain.
Wednesday: Winds less than 25 kt. Rough seas up to 9 ft. Chance
of rain.
Wednesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Chance of rain.
Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Rain likely.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
There is some concern for Narragansett Bay during the high tide this
evening but confidence has grown that th core of the jet stays
just to the east and so the surge will likely be limited to
1.5-2 ft which will keep water levels below flood. A Coastal
Flood Statement is in effect. The worst case scenario is for
pockets of minor flooding.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for CTZ002>004.
MA...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for MAZ005>007-009-011>024.
Winter Weather Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for
MAZ002>004-008-010-026.
Wind Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for MAZ017>024.
RI...Flood Watch through Sunday morning for RIZ001>008.
Wind Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for RIZ004>008.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 2 PM EDT Sunday for ANZ230>235-237-251.
Gale Warning until 2 AM EDT Sunday for ANZ236.
Gale Warning until 8 PM EDT Sunday for ANZ250-254>256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Loconto/BW
NEAR TERM...Frank/BW
SHORT TERM...BW
LONG TERM...Loconto
AVIATION...Loconto/BW
MARINE...Loconto/BW
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...KJCIn the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 23, 6:02 PM EDT, 3 hours 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
602 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
MAZ017-RIZ002-004-232330-
Northern Bristol MA-Eastern Kent RI-Southeast Providence RI-
602 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Bristol, northeastern Kent and southeastern Providence Counties
through 730 PM EDT
...
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of heavy rainfall
moving across the greater Providence metro area. This rainfall may
result in poor drainage flooding of urban areas.
HAZARD...Minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas.
Locations impacted include...
Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, North
Providence, West Warwick, Johnston, Attleboro, Central Falls,
Barrington, and Seekonk.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses. Avoid low lying
areas near small streams.
&&
LAT...LON 4172 7154 4173 7153 4174 7155 4183 7157
4186 7155 4188 7139 4190 7138 4190 7134
4182 7134 4178 7132 4175 7135 4168 7135
4165 7140
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 220DEG 4KT 4179 7149
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
BelkSpecial weather statement, Mar 23, 7:43 PM EDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
743 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
MAZ005-007-013>016-019-240115-
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Suffolk MA-Western Norfolk MA-
Central Middlesex County MA-Eastern Norfolk MA-
Southeast Middlesex MA-
743 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
...Heavy rainfall will impact portions of southeastern Essex,
northeastern Norfolk, Suffolk, southeastern Middlesex and north
central Plymouth Counties through 915 PM EDT
...
At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of heavy rainfall
approaching the Greater Boston metro area. Rainfall rates could be
as high as 2.0 inches per hour.
HAZARD...Minor flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas.
Locations impacted include...
Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Lynn, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Malden,
Brookline, Medford, Weymouth, Revere, Peabody, Arlington, Everett,
Salem, Beverly, Woburn, Braintree, and Chelsea.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses. Avoid low lying
areas near small streams.
&&
LAT...LON 4265 7054 4238 7095 4226 7072 4208 7112
4225 7131 4242 7129 4272 7062
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 243DEG 45KT 4295 7015
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
BelkLocal storm report, Mar 23, 8:22 PM EDT, 1 hour 20 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
822 PM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0816 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Leverett 42.45N 72.50W
03/23/2024 Franklin MA Dept of Highways
Tree and wires down on Route 63 at Montague.
0817 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Dmg Leverett 42.45N 72.50W
03/23/2024 Franklin MA Dept of Highways
Tree down on near Pleasant Street.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 10:21 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Providence | 34 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.