Blizzard/Storm Coordination Message #5 – Thursday 1/2/14-Friday 1/3/14 Coastal Storm Event
Hello to all..
..Strong Coastal Storm on track to impact Southern New England Thursday into Friday. Light Snows affecting most of the region now and will be intermittent through the day, steadiest north of the Massachusetts Turnpike. The peak of the storm and the worst conditions is still expected Thursday Night into Friday Morning..
..The coastal storm has the potential to bring heavy snow region wide with blizzard conditions in Eastern Plymouth County and Cape Cod and near blizzard conditions to other parts of east and south coastal Massachusetts, strong winds near and at the coast and minor to moderate coastal flooding to East Coastal Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands with the potential for more significant coastal flooding during the Friday midday high tide..
..A Blizzard Warning is now in effect through 11 AM Friday Morning for Eastern Plymouth County and Cape Cod. Total snowfall of 10-14″ with isolated higher amounts are expected along with winds sustained at 30-40 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH likely..
..A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the remainder of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area through 10 AM Friday. A widespread 6-14″ snowfall is expected with isolated higher amounts over portions of East Coastal and Southeast Massachusetts. Near Blizzard conditions are likely along portions of the Eastern Massachusetts coast line with sustained winds of 30-40 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH possible later Thursday Night into Friday Morning. In the interior, winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH are possible later Thursday Night into Friday Morning..
..A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from 10 AM-4 PM Thursday for minor coastal flooding at the time of high tide for East Coastal Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Islands. A Coastal Flood Warning is now in effect for East Costal Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands from Thursday Evening through Friday Afternoon timeframe for the potential of widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding at the time of high tides late night Thursday and midday Friday. Coastal flooding for the midday Friday high tide is of particular concern for more significant moderate to possibly isolated pockets of major coastal flooding especially south of Boston through Cape Cod and the Islands..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor storm conditions and gather snowfall reports and reports on the Thursday midday high tide in East Coastal Massachusetts during the morning and afternoon hours Thursday. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will start at 5 PM Thursday lasting through mid-afternoon Friday. Overnight SKYWARN Operations at NWS Taunton are likely as well..
..Pictures of damage, coastal flooding, and the snowfall are appreciated. They can be sent over our Facebook/Twitter feeds or sent to pics@nsradio.org and will provide the National Weather Service, emergency management, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and media situational awareness information. As always, credit will be given to the spotter for the information unless the spotter indicates otherwise..
As of 845 AM, much of the region has seen light snow with snow accumulations ranging from a dusting to 2″ across the area. Light snow will continue especially in areas along and north of the Mass. Pike with another 1-2″ possible. South of the Mass. Pike, light snow and flurries will be more intermittent through the day with another inch of snow possible. As we get into Thursday Night, steadier and heavier snow will move into the region and last into early Friday Morning and its during this timeframe where the worst of the heavy snowfall and strong winds will occur. There has been no change to snowfall forecasts with a widespread 6-14″ of snow likely. The heaviest amounts of snow and isolated higher amounts greater than 14″ are possible over East Coastal and Southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod.
A Blizzard Warning is now in effect through 11 AM Friday Morning for Eastern Plymouth County and Cape Cod. This area has the most likely chance of seeing blizzard criteria defined as sustained or frequent winds of 35 mph or higher with considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to 1/4 of a mile or less for at least a 3 hour period. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 10 AM for the rest of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area. Near Blizzard conditions could still occur across other parts of East and South Coastal Massachusetts Thursday Night into Friday. While blizzard to near blizzard conditions will be likely due to the strong winds and heavy snow along the coast, the snow is still right now expected to be a lighter and fluffier snow and winds are still not expected to be as strong as the February 2013 blizzard. Isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages will be possible along the Eastern Massachusetts coast line and Cape Cod and the Islands but the extent of any damage from a wind perspective is still right now expected to be less than the February 2013 blizzard. This will continue to be monitored. Like with any larger storm, it is always good to be prepared and have any battery operated and generator equipment prepared just in case and if its not needed, you will be better prepared for the next major storm.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from 10 AM-4 PM Thursday for East Coastal Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Islands for minor coastal flooding at the time of high tide. A Coastal Flood Warning is now in effect for East Coastal Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands for Thursday Evening through Friday Afternoon for the potential of widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding at the time of high tides late night Thursday and midday Friday. Tides are astronomically high and this coupled with a long period of onshore winds will create the threat of minor to moderate coastal flooding. If the storm were to slow down over the course of Friday, the midday Friday high tide could have the highest concerns for more significant coastal flooding meaning the potential for isolated pockets of major coastal flooding and a widespread moderate coastal flood event particularly south of Boston along East Coastal Massachusetts and this will be monitored.
SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor storm conditions and gather snowfall reports and reports on the Thursday midday high tide in East Coastal Massachusetts during the morning and afternoon hours Thursday. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will start at 5 PM Thursday lasting through mid-afternoon Friday. Overnight SKYWARN Operations at NWS Taunton are likely as well. Pictures of damage, coastal flooding, and the snowfall are appreciated. They can be sent over our Facebook/Twitter feeds or sent to pics@nsradio.org and will provide the National Weather Service, emergency management, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and media situational awareness information. As always, credit will be given to the spotter for the information unless the spotter indicates otherwise. This will be the last coordination message as we move into operations mode. Below are the NWS Taunton Blizzard/Winter Storm Warning Statement, Coastal Flood Advisory/Warning Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook and NWS Taunton Snowfall Forecast Map:
NWS Taunton Blizzard/Winter Storm Warning Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Coastal Flood Advisory/Warning Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.whus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Snowfall Forecast Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php
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
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Hello to all..
..Strong Coastal Storm on track to impact Southern New England Thursday into Friday. Light Snows affecting most of the region now and will be intermittent through the day, steadiest north of the Massachusetts Turnpike. The peak of the storm and the worst conditions is still expected Thursday Night into Friday Morning..
..The coastal storm has the potential to bring heavy snow region wide with blizzard conditions in Eastern Plymouth County and Cape Cod and near blizzard conditions to other parts of east and south coastal Massachusetts, strong winds near and at the coast and minor to moderate coastal flooding to East Coastal Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands with the potential for more significant coastal flooding during the Friday midday high tide..
..A Blizzard Warning is now in effect through 11 AM Friday Morning for Eastern Plymouth County and Cape Cod. Total snowfall of 10-14″ with isolated higher amounts are expected along with winds sustained at 30-40 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH likely..
..A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the remainder of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area through 10 AM Friday. A widespread 6-14″ snowfall is expected with isolated higher amounts over portions of East Coastal and Southeast Massachusetts. Near Blizzard conditions are likely along portions of the Eastern Massachusetts coast line with sustained winds of 30-40 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH possible later Thursday Night into Friday Morning. In the interior, winds of 10-20 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH are possible later Thursday Night into Friday Morning..
..A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from 10 AM-4 PM Thursday for minor coastal flooding at the time of high tide for East Coastal Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Islands. A Coastal Flood Warning is now in effect for East Costal Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands from Thursday Evening through Friday Afternoon timeframe for the potential of widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding at the time of high tides late night Thursday and midday Friday. Coastal flooding for the midday Friday high tide is of particular concern for more significant moderate to possibly isolated pockets of major coastal flooding especially south of Boston through Cape Cod and the Islands..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor storm conditions and gather snowfall reports and reports on the Thursday midday high tide in East Coastal Massachusetts during the morning and afternoon hours Thursday. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will start at 5 PM Thursday lasting through mid-afternoon Friday. Overnight SKYWARN Operations at NWS Taunton are likely as well..
..Pictures of damage, coastal flooding, and the snowfall are appreciated. They can be sent over our Facebook/Twitter feeds or sent to pics@nsradio.org and will provide the National Weather Service, emergency management, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and media situational awareness information. As always, credit will be given to the spotter for the information unless the spotter indicates otherwise..
As of 845 AM, much of the region has seen light snow with snow accumulations ranging from a dusting to 2″ across the area. Light snow will continue especially in areas along and north of the Mass. Pike with another 1-2″ possible. South of the Mass. Pike, light snow and flurries will be more intermittent through the day with another inch of snow possible. As we get into Thursday Night, steadier and heavier snow will move into the region and last into early Friday Morning and its during this timeframe where the worst of the heavy snowfall and strong winds will occur. There has been no change to snowfall forecasts with a widespread 6-14″ of snow likely. The heaviest amounts of snow and isolated higher amounts greater than 14″ are possible over East Coastal and Southeast Massachusetts and Cape Cod.
A Blizzard Warning is now in effect through 11 AM Friday Morning for Eastern Plymouth County and Cape Cod. This area has the most likely chance of seeing blizzard criteria defined as sustained or frequent winds of 35 mph or higher with considerable falling and/or blowing snow that frequently reduces visibility to 1/4 of a mile or less for at least a 3 hour period. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 10 AM for the rest of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area. Near Blizzard conditions could still occur across other parts of East and South Coastal Massachusetts Thursday Night into Friday. While blizzard to near blizzard conditions will be likely due to the strong winds and heavy snow along the coast, the snow is still right now expected to be a lighter and fluffier snow and winds are still not expected to be as strong as the February 2013 blizzard. Isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages will be possible along the Eastern Massachusetts coast line and Cape Cod and the Islands but the extent of any damage from a wind perspective is still right now expected to be less than the February 2013 blizzard. This will continue to be monitored. Like with any larger storm, it is always good to be prepared and have any battery operated and generator equipment prepared just in case and if its not needed, you will be better prepared for the next major storm.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect from 10 AM-4 PM Thursday for East Coastal Massachusetts and Cape Cod and the Islands for minor coastal flooding at the time of high tide. A Coastal Flood Warning is now in effect for East Coastal Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands for Thursday Evening through Friday Afternoon for the potential of widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding at the time of high tides late night Thursday and midday Friday. Tides are astronomically high and this coupled with a long period of onshore winds will create the threat of minor to moderate coastal flooding. If the storm were to slow down over the course of Friday, the midday Friday high tide could have the highest concerns for more significant coastal flooding meaning the potential for isolated pockets of major coastal flooding and a widespread moderate coastal flood event particularly south of Boston along East Coastal Massachusetts and this will be monitored.
SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor storm conditions and gather snowfall reports and reports on the Thursday midday high tide in East Coastal Massachusetts during the morning and afternoon hours Thursday. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will start at 5 PM Thursday lasting through mid-afternoon Friday. Overnight SKYWARN Operations at NWS Taunton are likely as well. Pictures of damage, coastal flooding, and the snowfall are appreciated. They can be sent over our Facebook/Twitter feeds or sent to pics@nsradio.org and will provide the National Weather Service, emergency management, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and media situational awareness information. As always, credit will be given to the spotter for the information unless the spotter indicates otherwise. This will be the last coordination message as we move into operations mode. Below are the NWS Taunton Blizzard/Winter Storm Warning Statement, Coastal Flood Advisory/Warning Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook and NWS Taunton Snowfall Forecast Map:
NWS Taunton Blizzard/Winter Storm Warning Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Coastal Flood Advisory/Warning Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.whus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html
NWS Taunton Snowfall Forecast Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php
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
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