Storm Coordination Message #1 – Wednesday November 23rd, 2011 Storm Event
Hello to all..
..The Amateur Radio SKYWARN team and NWS Taunton forecasters wish all Amateur Radio Operators and SKYWARN Spotters a very Happy Thanksgiving and are extremely thankful for all the support received during the historic 2011 severe weather season..
..The busiest travel day of the year will be impacted by a strong storm system affecting much of Southern New England with heavy rain on Wednesday Morning through early afternoon letting up as we get into the mid-afternoon to evening hours. Rainfall of 1-3″ may cause minor urban and poor drainage flooding in the most flood prone areas. Some wet snow may mix in especially over Southern New Hampshire as the precipitation starts but the precipitation is then expected to changeover to rain. This storm could slow already long commute times due to heavy holiday traffic..
..Minor Coastal Flooding is possible at the time of the Thursday Morning high tide across portions of East Coastal Massachusetts. Strong Winds will be possible on Wednesday into Thursday across the region..
..If you are travelling into Northern New England, a heavy wet snow storm is expected to significantly impact travel and potentially causing pockets of tree and wire damage in portions of these regions. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for much of Maine and Northern and Central New Hampshire for Wednesday for 6-12″ of snow with isolated higher amounts. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Rockingham County NH and Coastal York County Maine for Wednesday and for Vermont and Northeast New York for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. If you’re travelling into these areas on Wednesday, a significant amount of extra time will be required and if travel can be made earlier than Wednesday, that would be best..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will be utilized to monitor conditions Wednesday across the region and as required Thanksgiving Day for heavy rainfall, strong winds and minor coastal flooding..
..Further details will be posted in another coordination message by 9 PM. Below is the NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook as well as Winter Storm Products from neighboring weather offices for folks travelling on Wednesday..
NWS Taunton Massachusetts Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
NWS Gray Maine Winter Storm Warning/Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/me/latest.wwus41.KGYX.html
NWS Caribou Maine Winter Storm Watch Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/me/latest.wwus41.KCAR.html
NWS Burlington Vermont Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/vt/latest.wwus41.KBTV.html
NWS Albany New York Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/vt/latest.wwus41.KALY.html
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 508-346-2929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
http://beta.wx1box.org
Hello to all..
..The Amateur Radio SKYWARN team and NWS Taunton forecasters wish all Amateur Radio Operators and SKYWARN Spotters a very Happy Thanksgiving and are extremely thankful for all the support received during the historic 2011 severe weather season..
..The busiest travel day of the year will be impacted by a strong storm system affecting much of Southern New England with heavy rain on Wednesday Morning through early afternoon letting up as we get into the mid-afternoon to evening hours. Rainfall of 1-3″ may cause minor urban and poor drainage flooding in the most flood prone areas. Some wet snow may mix in especially over Southern New Hampshire as the precipitation starts but the precipitation is then expected to changeover to rain. This storm could slow already long commute times due to heavy holiday traffic..
..Minor Coastal Flooding is possible at the time of the Thursday Morning high tide across portions of East Coastal Massachusetts. Strong Winds will be possible on Wednesday into Thursday across the region..
..If you are travelling into Northern New England, a heavy wet snow storm is expected to significantly impact travel and potentially causing pockets of tree and wire damage in portions of these regions. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for much of Maine and Northern and Central New Hampshire for Wednesday for 6-12″ of snow with isolated higher amounts. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Rockingham County NH and Coastal York County Maine for Wednesday and for Vermont and Northeast New York for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. If you’re travelling into these areas on Wednesday, a significant amount of extra time will be required and if travel can be made earlier than Wednesday, that would be best..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will be utilized to monitor conditions Wednesday across the region and as required Thanksgiving Day for heavy rainfall, strong winds and minor coastal flooding..
..Further details will be posted in another coordination message by 9 PM. Below is the NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook as well as Winter Storm Products from neighboring weather offices for folks travelling on Wednesday..
NWS Taunton Massachusetts Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
NWS Gray Maine Winter Storm Warning/Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/me/latest.wwus41.KGYX.html
NWS Caribou Maine Winter Storm Watch Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/me/latest.wwus41.KCAR.html
NWS Burlington Vermont Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/vt/latest.wwus41.KBTV.html
NWS Albany New York Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/vt/latest.wwus41.KALY.html
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Home Phone #: (508) 994-1875 (After 6 PM)
Home/Data #: (508) 997-4503 (After 6 PM)
Work Phone #: 508-346-2929 (8 AM-5 PM)
Email Address: rmacedo@rcn.com
http://ares.ema.arrl.org
http://beta.wx1box.org