Alert archive / Rhode Island / River Flood Warnings in 2024
River Flood Warning 45, NWS Boston/Norton, MA
NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued this river flood warning at Mar 28, 2024, 1:07 PM EDT for Washington County, Rhode Island. It took effect at Mar 28, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2024, 1:07 PM EDT (17:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 28, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 30, 2024, 7:50 PM EDT
- In force
- 48 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Boston/Norton, MA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Washington County, RI
The radar
The Boston radar (KBOX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Wood River at Hope Valley (HOPR1). The gauge peaked at 5.76 ft at Mar 29, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Action stage
- 4.5 ft
- Minor stage
- 5 ft
- Moderate stage
- 7 ft
- Major stage
- 9 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 01118000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
567
WGUS41 KBOX 281707
FLWBOX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
107 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Rhode Island...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
For the Pawtuxet River...including Scituate Reservoir, Cranston...
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 600 AM EDT.
&&
RIC009-291000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0045.240329T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HOPR1.2.ER.240329T0000Z.240330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
107 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* 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 Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 7.1 feet
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
RIC003-007-291000-
/O.NEW.KBOX.FL.W.0046.240329T0045Z-000000T0000Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240329T0045Z.240330T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
107 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Structures and homes are impacted in low
lying sections of Warwick. Affected areas include homes and
businesses on Wellington Avenue and Avery Road in Cranston, as
well as Pioneer Avenue, Bellows Street, Venturi Avenue and a
portion of River Street in Warwick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 10.9 feet
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7141 4172 7139 4170 7155
$$
TD6 follow-up statements
145
WGUS81 KBOX 290156
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
956 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth
Counties.
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...Moderate flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1000 AM EDT.
&&
RIC003-007-291400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240331T2000Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240329T0326Z.240329T1800Z.240331T1400Z.NO/
956 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* 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 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 10.1 feet early tomorrow
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7141 4172 7139 4170 7155
$$
RIC009-291400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240401T0200Z/
/HOPR1.2.ER.240329T0258Z.240330T0600Z.240331T2000Z.NO/
956 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections
of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood
River Drive. Dow Field off of Main Street in Hopkinton is
substantially flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 7.0 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-291400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240329T0500Z.240330T0600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
956 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 7.4 feet late tomorrow morning. It will
then fall early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 7.6 feet
Saturday evening. It will then fall Sunday afternoon. It will
rise to 7.4 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall again but
remain above 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
$$
MAC005-023-291400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
956 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 10.0 feet
early Saturday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
Belk759
WGUS81 KBOX 290847
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
447 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington
County.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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 this afternoon at 500 PM EDT.
&&
RIC003-007-292100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240401T0300Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240329T0455Z.240330T0000Z.240331T2100Z.NO/
447 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
* 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 3:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:45 AM EDT Friday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.3
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7141 4172 7139 4170 7155
$$
RIC009-292100-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240401T0000Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240330T0600Z.240331T1800Z.NO/
447 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River blocks sections
of Tall Timbers Drive, Leroy Drive, Wood River Circle and Wood
River Drive. Dow Field off of Main Street in Hopkinton is
substantially flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:15 AM EDT Friday was 5.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.8
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240330T0300Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
447 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 4:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:00 AM EDT Friday was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 7.6 feet this afternoon. It
will then fall this evening. It will rise to 7.7 feet early
Sunday morning. It will then fall late Sunday evening. It
will rise to 7.4 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall
again but remain above 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
$$
MAC005-023-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
447 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is
likely along reaches of the river along Bridgewater and
Middleboro. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause
prolonged flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by vehicles for days.
Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways- the water may
be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage
roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if
asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
RIC009-292100-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0047.240329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/WODR1.1.ER.240329T1800Z.240330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
447 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood
Drive in Charlestown.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 4.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 5.4 feet
early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$
RM469
WGUS81 KBOX 291550
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1150 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington
County.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
For the Pawtuxet River...including 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...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight EDT.
&&
RIC003-007-300400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240401T1500Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240329T0455Z.240330T1200Z.240401T0900Z.NO/
1150 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until late Monday 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 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7141 4172 7139 4170 7155
$$
RIC009-300400-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240331T1400Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240330T0000Z.240331T0800Z.NO/
1150 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.
* 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 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 5.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.8
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-300400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240330T0700Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1150 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs along the
Pawcatuck River. Along Route 3 in Hopkinton, floodwaters encroach
on lowest lying homes in French Village.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM EDT Friday was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 7.4 feet late tomorrow
evening. It will then fall to flood stage early Monday
morning. It will rise to 7.1 feet early Monday morning. It
will then fall again but remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4134 7189 4144 7188 4146 7177 4135 7174
4131 7185
$$
MAC005-023-300400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is
likely along reaches of the river along Bridgewater and
Middleboro. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause
prolonged flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by vehicles for days.
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 Friday the stage was 8.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM EDT Friday was 8.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
RIC009-300400-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0047.240329T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/WODR1.1.ER.240329T1800Z.240330T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1150 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood
Drive in Charlestown.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Friday the stage was 5.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 5.3 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$
Dooley855
WGUS81 KBOX 300248
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1048 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington
County.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting Washington and New London
Counties.
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Providence and Kent Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
Counties.
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.
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 Saturday morning at 1100 AM EDT.
&&
RIC009-301500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240402T0000Z/
/WODR1.1.ER.240329T1530Z.240330T1200Z.240401T1800Z.NO/
1048 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood
Drive in Charlestown.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Friday was 5.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$
RIC009-301500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240331T0600Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240329T2100Z.240331T0000Z.NO/
1048 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, In Richmond, the Wood River renders
portions of Wood River Drive and Wood River Circle impassable. In
Hopkinton, the Wood River floods sections of Dow Park off of Main
Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM EDT Friday was 5.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 3.9 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-301500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240401T2000Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240330T0700Z.240401T1400Z.UU/
1048 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until Monday 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 PM EDT Friday 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 PM EDT Friday was 7.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 7.5 feet late tonight. It will fall below
flood stage late Monday 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
$$
RIC003-007-301500-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240401T1500Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240329T0455Z.240329T2315Z.240401T0900Z.NO/
1048 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Parking lots and roads are flooded in low
lying areas of Warwick and Cranston near the Pawtuxet River.
Impacted roads include River Street, Pioneer Avenue, Bellows
Street and Venturi Avenue in Warwick.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Friday was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7141 4172 7139 4170 7155
$$
MAC005-023-301500-
/O.CON.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240330T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1048 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor lowland and backyard flooding is
likely along reaches of the river along Bridgewater and
Middleboro. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause
prolonged flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by vehicles for days.
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 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 PM EDT Friday was 9.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
FN726
WGUS81 KBOX 301640
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1240 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...Connecticut...Massachusetts...
Pawtuxet River At Cranston affecting Kent and Providence Counties.
Pawcatuck River At Wood River Junction affecting Washington
County.
Pawcatuck River At Westerly affecting New London and Washington
Counties.
Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol
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 800 PM EDT.
&&
RIC009-310500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-240401T0600Z/
/WODR1.1.ER.240329T1530Z.240330T1800Z.240401T0000Z.NO/
1240 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Wood River Junction.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to spread onto Driftwood
Drive in Charlestown.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 5.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.3
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 4137 7177 4145 7179 4148 7160 4139 7158
$$
RIC003-007-310500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0046.000000T0000Z-240401T1200Z/
/CRAR1.1.ER.240329T0455Z.240329T2315Z.240401T0600Z.NO/
1240 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawtuxet River at Cranston.
* WHEN...Until Monday 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 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 7.5 feet Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4178 7156 4180 7141 4172 7139 4170 7155
$$
RIC009-310000-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240331T0000Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240329T2100Z.240330T1800Z.NO/
1240 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wood River at Hope Valley.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, In Richmond, floodwaters begin to pond onto
Wood River Drive. In Hopkinton off of Main Street, the Wood River
begins to flood Dow Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM EDT Saturday was 5.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 3.8 feet Tuesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
CTC011-RIC009-310500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0044.000000T0000Z-240401T1300Z/
/WSTR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240330T0615Z.240401T0700Z.UU/
1240 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pawcatuck River at Westerly.
* WHEN...Until late Monday 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 12:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM EDT Saturday was 7.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Monday morning and continue falling to 6.7 feet 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
$$
MAC005-023-310500-
/O.EXT.KBOX.FL.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240402T1500Z/
/BDGM3.1.ER.240324T1708Z.240330T1800Z.240402T0900Z.NO/
1240 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River
will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This
will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for
an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing
flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think.
Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice
of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:45 AM EDT Saturday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4182 7119 4202 7097 4194 7087 4177 7110
$$
AL110
WGUS81 KBOX 302350
FLSBOX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
750 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Rhode
Island...
Wood River At Hope Valley affecting Washington County.
RIC009-310100-
/O.CAN.KBOX.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-240330T2350Z/
/HOPR1.1.ER.240329T0330Z.240329T2100Z.240330T1900Z.NO/
750 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2024
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Wood River At Hope Valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 4.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.8 feet Tuesday
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7176 4160 7174 4160 7163 4144 7164
$$
TDWhat 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 28, 8:45 AM EDT, 4 hours 22 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 28, 8:45 AM EDT, 4 hours 22 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
845 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
A frontal wave will bring more widespread rain to the region from
tonight, into Thursday, and possibly lingering into early Friday.
This additional rainfall may lead to renewed flooding concerns.
Rain, possibly mixed with snow ends Friday morning, except
possibly linger into the afternoon across eastern MA. Gradual
clearing Friday, but windy Friday and Saturday, with a chance
for a few showers Saturday night into Sunday morning. A mix of
clouds and sunshine Sunday and Monday with near to above normal
temperatures.
&&
.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
850 AM Update...
Key Points Today...
* Widespread Rain with highs in the upper 40s/lower 50s
* Minor poor drainage/urban flooding for the late day commute
Widespread rain already in place will continue through the
afternoon. The heaviest rain will focus itself across the
eastern half of the region...but again rain will continue to
impact the entire region. Previous forecast handles this well
in the explanation below.
Stalled frontal boundary and associated low level convergence
draped across SNE today. Meanwhile, strong upper level jet
streak develops over the northeast into Quebec, with jet
increasing to 130-140 kt. This has enhanced the QG forcing over
SNE and will be acting on a moisture plume with PWATs of 1+
inches. This is courtesy of a full latitude trough approaching
from the west with strong southern stream jet energy rounding
the base of the trough and then rotating up the eastern
seaboard. This will induce a wave of low pressure to develop on
the frontal boundary over FL/GA early this morning, then
intensifying as the wave moves northeast off the Carolina coast
late today. All of these ingredients will continue to result in
a widespread soaking rainfall. Airmass is warm enough to support
ptype of all rain, but this system has winter type attributes,
including strong mid level Fgen over SNE, which will result in
rain moderate to heavy at times.
Not expecting excessive rainfall rates, but a steady light to
moderate rain, heavy at times. Rainfall totals through 8 pm roughly
0.50-1.00 inches regionwide, with locally up to 1.5 inches possible
from eastern CT into RI and eastern MA. Thus, any flooding today
will be limited to minor urban/street/highway flooding,
especially later in the day. Seasonable temps with highs in the
upper 40s to lower 50s. With frontal boundary draped across the
area, light NNE winds over eastern MA/RI and NNW winds in CT
and western- central MA.
&&
.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 PM FRIDAY/...
245 AM update...
Key Messages Thursday night & Friday...
* Rain continues, moderate to heavy at times
* Rain may briefly mix with or change to snow before ending Friday
morning
Thursday night...
Trough amplification with negative tilt evolving as it moves
across SNE. This combined with RRQ of upper level jet moving
across the area will enhance QG forcing for ascent, yielding
widespread rain and moderate to heavy at times across eastern CT
into RI and eastern MA. Trough amplification also results in
the offshore wave intensifying, with surface winds over SNE
backing to the NNW, cooling surface temps into the mid and upper
30s. Furthermore, this combined with height falls will yield
column cooling and may result in rain briefly mixing with or
changing to snow before ending Friday morning. The NAM offers
the most amplified solution and most snow on the backside. Can't
completely discount this outcome, but none of the other hi res
guidance supports it. Even the NAM limits subfreezing surface
temps to the northern Worcester Hills and Berks, thus any minor
snow accumulation would be confined to this area. Otherwise,
just some wet snow possible before ending. Storm total qpf will
range from 1-2 inches, highest amounts over eastern CT into RI
and eastern MA, where there is low risk of up to 3 inches.
Winds - light NNE Thu evening shift to the NW overnight and become
gusty as offshore wave intensifies. NW winds 15-25 mph overnight,
except up to 35 mph across Cape Cod and the Islands.
Temps - in the 40s during the early evening, fall into the mid and
upper 30s overnight as rain possibly ends as a brief period of
wet snow. Any subfreezing temps will be confined to the highest
elevations of Worcester county & the Berkshires. Thus, not
expecting much if any impact. Although, we will need to watch
later model trends.
Friday...
Models have trended slower with precip departure, as open/negative
tilt mid level trough evolves into a closed low just east of
Cape Cod. Thus, rain, possibly mixed with wet snow at times may
linger across eastern MA into the afternoon. Otherwise, dry
weather overspreads the region from west to east with possible
late day clearing. Surface cyclone may become a sub 980 mb low
late Fri as it approaches Nova Scotia. This may yield NW winds
20-30 mph with gusts possibly up to 50 mph. Hence, a wind
advisory may be needed Friday. Seasonable temps Friday with
highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s, but gusty NW winds will
make it feel quite a bit cooler.
&&
.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Highlights
* Windy on Saturday with sunshine and seasonable temperatures
* Dry and slightly above normal temps through Monday
* Unsettled weather returns Tuesday and Wednesday with an
opportunity for substantial precipitation
Friday night and Saturday
Deep 850 hPa low over The Gulf of Maine deepen and stalls in
response to upstream blocking. With a ridge building gin from the
west the pressure gradient tightens and a strong low-level jet
develops over southern New England under northwest flow. This will
support a period of gusty northwest winds over the region with 30 to
40+ mph wind gusts possible Friday evening through Saturday morning.
The gradient gradually relaxes into Saturday afternoon, but a well
mixed boundary layer will continue to support 20 to 30 mph gusts for
much of the day Saturday. Drier air mass should support sunny skies
for most of the day Saturday with near normal temperatures.
Sunday and Monday
Winds diminish by Sunday as a mid-level ridge and surface high
pressure builds over southern New England. This will support dry
weather and slightly above normal temperatures through Monday. For
reference, the average high/low temperatures for Boston this time of
year is around 50 and 35 degrees respectively. High/low temps on
these days are forecast to be slightly higher than those values.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Latest suite of model guidance continues to support the development
of a low-pressure system over The Midwest early next week. As this
system moves east/northeast during the middle of next week, southern
New England is likely to see another round of substantial
precipitation. Details with respect to precip amounts and timing are
very vague at this time, so for now just expect a period of
unsettled weather for the middle of next week.
&&
.AVIATION /13Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Forecast Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Moderate - 30 to 60 percent.
High- greater than 60 percent.
12Z update...
Today...high confidence.
IFR/LIFR conditions today in widespread rain, moderate to heavy
at times. Light and variable winds trend to NNE across RI and
eastern MA, NNW across CT and western-central MA.
Tonight...high confidence on trends, lower on exact timing and
details.
At 00z, IFR/LIFR in rain, moderate to heavy at times. Overnight,
improving trends to MVFR/VFR across CT into western MA,
improving to IFR/MVFR elsewhere. Rain may mix with or change to
wet snow at times toward 12z Fri. NNE winds in the evening
become NW overnight and increase to 15-25 kt, gusting up to 35
kt Cape Cod and Islands.
Friday...high confidence on trends, lower on exact timing and
details.
At 12z, IFR/MVFR across eastern MA and RI in rain, possibly
mixed with wet snow at times before ending during the afternoon.
Across CT into western-central MA, MVFR/VFR in the morning in
lingering light rain/snow, ends and improves to VFR in the
afternoon along with dry weather. NW winds increase to 20-30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt.
KBOS TAF...High confidence in trends, some uncertainty in exact
timing of details. Rain may briefly mix with some wet snow
09z-15z Fri before ending.
KBDL TAF...High confidence in trends, some uncertainty in exact
timing of details. Rain may briefly mix with some wet snow
06z-12z Fri before ending.
Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...
Friday Night: VFR. Strong winds with areas of gusts up to
40 kt.
Saturday: VFR. Strong winds with local gusts up to 40 kt.
Saturday Night: VFR. Windy with local gusts up to 30 kt.
Sunday through Sunday Night: VFR. Breezy.
Monday: VFR. Slight chance RA.
&&
.MARINE...
Forecaster Confidence Levels:
Low - less than 30 percent.
Medium - 30 to 60 percent.
High - greater than 60 percent.
245 AM update...
* NW Gales possible Friday/Fri night
Today...high forecast confidence.
Frontal boundary draped across the MA/RI waters, with light NNE
winds developing across the eastern waters and NNW over the western
waters. Periods of rain early this morning become more widespread
later this morning into the afternoon, then moderate to heavy at
times lowering vsby.
Tonight...high forecast confidence.
Light NNW-NNE winds during the evening become NNW all areas after
midnight and rapidly increase to 20-30 kt as offshore low
intensifies into a gale center from the Carolinas to western Georges
Bank by 12z Friday. Rain, heavy at times will limit vsby.
Friday...high forecast confidence.
Gale center moves from western Georges Bank to near Nova Scotia. NW
winds 20-30 kt gusting up to 40 kt possibly at times. Any morning
rain/snow moves offshore with dry weather and improved vsby for the
afternoon.
Outlook /Friday Night through Monday/...
Friday Night: Strong winds with gusts up to 35 kt. Rough seas
up to 9 ft.
Saturday: Moderate risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with
gusts up to 30 kt. Areas of rough seas.
Saturday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas
approaching 5 ft.
Sunday through Sunday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Seas
locally approaching 5 ft.
Monday: Winds less than 25 kt. Slight chance of rain.
&&
.BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch through late tonight for CTZ004.
MA...Flood Watch through late tonight for MAZ004>007-012>024-026.
RI...Flood Watch through late tonight for RIZ001>007.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning for
ANZ231>235-237-250-251-254>256.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Friday for ANZ250.
Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for
ANZ254>256.
&&
SYNOPSIS...Nocera
NEAR TERM...Frank/Nocera
SHORT TERM...Nocera
LONG TERM...RM
AVIATION...Nocera/KS
MARINE...Nocera/KSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Boston/Norton, MA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 1:07 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | BOX | Kent, Providence | 3 days |
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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.