March 2014 – Page 2

Special Announcement – SKYWARN Training Update – Saturday 3/22/14

March 23, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

We have added several more SKYWARN Training sites to the SKYWARN Training Schedule for 2014. There have also been a few slight scheduling changes that we want to state explicitly for this SKYWARN Training update.

1.) The location for the SKYWARN Training at Rhode Island College in North Providence Rhode Island is now at Gaige Hall. Please make a note of this if you are attending this class as this is a different hall than what was posted previously as the school changed the location of the SKYWARN class on the Rhode Island College campus.

2.) The Petersham MA SKYWARN Training class start time as been moved up to 730 PM. This is to accommodate a Spaghetti Dinner benefit that the school is putting on to benefit a 5th and 6th Grade Class Trip. Those that are interested in the SKYWARN class and may want to grab dinner prior to the class are encouraged to go to this benefit and all proceeds benefit this class trip for students. In the SKYWARN Training Schedule posted to the wx1box.org web site, the flyer for that benefit is posted for those interested.

Additional Training sessions are still being planned. A few remaining sessions we are waiting to confirm over the next week or so are as follows:

Wilton, NH
East Longmeadow, MA
Plymouth, MA

An additional update on SKYWARN Training 2014 will be posted most likely by the end of next week. The SKYWARN Training 2014 Schedule can be seen via the following links:

http://beta.wx1box.org/node/36
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/officePrograms/skywarn/skywarnTraining.shtml#

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
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Storm Coordination Message #4 – Wednesday 3/12/14-Thursday 3/13/14 Winter Storm Event

March 13, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Strong Coastal Storm Affecting Southern New England with strong winds along the South Coast, heavy rainfall and the threat for a moderate snowfall for Franklin County Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire along with a flash freeze and lighter snowfall for much of the rest of Southern New England. The threat of the flash freeze is more significant than the snowfall across much of the region south and east of Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts and caution is advised for the morning commute on both roads and walkways as this will be one of the more significant flash freezes we have seen in recent years..
..A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Noon Thursday for Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts for 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts and a trace to a tenth inch of ice. The snow will be heavy and wet along with any icing and increasing winds as we get into Thursday may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts include the Metro Boston area for 1-3″ of snow with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor along with a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion. Rain will transition to sleet and freezing rain and then snow during the overnight hours from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through 4 AM Thursday from northwest to southeast..
..At this time, winds are expected to stay just below Wind Advisory thresholds but will be monitored through Thursday Afternoon. Wind Gusts up to 40 and possibly 45 MPH are likely..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions for wet snow totals, flash freeze conditions and any damage from strong winds or strong winds and wet snow through Thursday Afternoon..

The strong coastal storm system is affecting the region as expected. Across Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts, a rain to freezing rain to wet snow situation is ongoing. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 400 PM Wednesday Afternoon through Noon Thursday for this area. The current forecast is that this area will receive 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts along with a trace of ice particularly in higher elevations. The snow is expected to be heavy and wet and may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and power outages. The rain-snow line will bear close watching in this area during the course of the storm. Portions of Northern New England will likely receive well over 6″ of snow.

For much of the rest of Southern New England, rainfall of 0.50-1.5″ with isolated higher amounts is likely. Some urban and poor drainage flooding and poor drainage flooding from clogged storm drains will be possible across these areas. Much of the heaviest precipitation will occur late Wednesday Afternoon into Thursday Morning. Colder air will then work into the area with strong winds possible over the area. The colder air is expected to work into the rest of Southern New England from northwest to southeast between 10 PM Wednesday Evening and 4 AM Thursday Morning and would allow for the rain to change to snow with the potential of 1-3″ of accumulation with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts including the Metro Boston area. Caution is advised for the morning commute on both roads and walkways as this will be one of the more significant flash freezes we have seen in recent years. At this time, winds are expected to stay below Wind Advisory thresholds but will be monitored through Thursday Afternoon.

SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions for wet snow totals, flash freeze conditions and any damage from strong winds or strong winds and wet snow through Thursday Afternoon. This will be the last coordination message unless a significant change to the situation occurs. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, and Snowfall Map:

NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php

Respectfully Submitted,

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Storm Coordination Message #3 – Wednesday 3/12/14-Thursday 3/13/14 Winter Storm Event

March 12, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Strong Coastal Storm System On Track for Southern New England. Threat for a moderate snowfall in Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts with a flash freeze and a small snow and ice accumulation late Wednesday Night into Thursday in other parts of interior areas of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area after a period of heavy rainfall and possible urban/poor drainage flooding late Wednesday Afternoon and Wednesday Night. Strong Winds also likely Thursday across much of the NWS Taunton Coverage area as cold Arctic Air temporarily moves back into the region..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 4 PM Wednesday Afternoon through Noon Thursday for Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts for 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts and a trace to a tenth inch of ice. The snow will be heavy and wet along with any icing and increasing winds as we get into Thursday may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts include the Metro Boston area for 1-4″ of snow with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor along with a trace to a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion. Rain will transition to sleet and freezing rain and then snow during the overnight hours from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through 4 AM Thursday from northwest to southeast..
..A Wind Advisory will likely be required for Thursday for much of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area for wind gusts up to 50 MPH..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions Wednesday Afternoon into Wednesday Evening. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton are possible Thursday for strong winds and the flash freeze condition that could affect interior and East Coastal Southern New England along with snow and ice amounts any damage information for Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts..

The strong coastal storm system poised to affect the region is on track. Across Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts, a snow to freezing rain and rain situation will take place before changing back to freezing rain and then wet snow. Precipitation will be heavy at times and there is still a level of uncertainty on the level of snow and ice accumulation in this area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 400 PM Wednesday Afternoon through Noon Thursday for this area. The current forecast is that this area will receive 3-6″ of snow with isolated higher amounts along with a trace of ice particularly in higher elevations. The snow is expected to be heavy and wet and may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and power outages. The rain-snow line will bear close watching in this area during the course of the storm. Portions of Northern New England will likely receive well over 6″ of snow.

For much of the rest of Southern New England, rainfall of 0.50-1.5″ with isolated higher amounts is likely. Some urban and poor drainage flooding and poor drainage flooding from clogged storm drains will be possible across these areas. Much of the heaviest precipitation will occur late Wednesday Afternoon into Thursday Morning. Colder air will then work into the area with strong winds possible over the area. The colder air is expected to work into the rest of Southern New England from northwest to southeast between 10 PM Wednesday Evening and 4 AM Thursday Morning and would allow for the rain to change to snow with the potential of 1-4″ of accumulation with the highest amounts closest to the Route 2 corridor. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 10 PM Wednesday Evening through Noon Thursday for Northern Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and the remainder of Western, Central and Northeast Massachusetts along with interior Southeast Massachusetts including the Metro Boston area. Also, A Wind Advisory will likely be required for Thursday for much of the NWS Taunton Coverage area for wind gusts up to 50 MPH.

SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions Wednesday Afternoon into Wednesday Evening. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton are possible Thursday for strong winds and the flash freeze condition that could affect interior Southern New England along with snow and ice amounts any damage information for Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts. Another coordination message will be posted by 10 PM Wednesday Morning. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, and Snowfall Map:

NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php

Respectfully Submitted,

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Storm Coordination Message #2 – Wednesday 3/12/14-Thursday 3/13/14 Winter Storm Event

March 11, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Strong Coastal Storm System Continues to Trend Warmer but still a threat for a moderate snowfall in Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts with a flash freeze and a small snow accumulation Thursday in other parts of interior areas of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area after a period of heavy rainfall and possible urban/poor drainage flooding Wednesday Afternoon and Wednesday Night. Strong Winds also likely Thursday across much of the NWS Taunton Coverage area as cold Arctic Air temporarily moves back into the region..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 7 AM Wednesday through Noon Thursday for Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts for 4-6″ of snow and a trace of ice. The snow will be heavy and wet along with any icing and may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and isolated power outages..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions Wednesday Afternoon into Wednesday Evening. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton are possible Thursday for strong winds and the flash freeze condition that could affect interior Southern New England along with snow and ice amounts any damage information for Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts..

The strong coastal storm system poised to affect the region has trended warmer and will result in heavy rainfall for most of Southern New England except for far northwest area with 1-2″ of rainfall with isolated higher amounts. Some urban and poor drainage flooding and poor drainage flooding from clogged storm drains will be possible across these areas. Much of the heaviest precipitation will occur late Wednesday Afternoon into Thursday Morning. Colder air will then work into the area with strong to damaging winds possible over the area. This will also allow for the rain to change to snow with the potential of 1-4″ of accumulation with the highest amounts closest to the Winter Weather Advisory areas and the lowest amounts in Southeast New England.

Across Southern New Hampshire and Franklin County Massachusetts, a snow to freezing rain and rain situation will take place before changing back to freezing rain and then wet snow. Precipitation will be heavy at times and there is still a level of uncertainty on the level of snow and ice accumulation in this area. The current forecast is that this area will receive 4-6″ of snow with a trace of ice particularly in higher elevations. The snow is expected to be heavy and wet and may cause isolated pockets of tree and wire damage and power outages. If a storm track gets even closer to Southern New England, more warm air could work into this area and this could mean less snow and ice. If cold air can hold firm of some these locations, then more snow and ice would occur. This will be monitored closely throughout the entire storm. Portions of Northern New England will likely receive well over 6″ of snow.

SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor conditions Wednesday Afternoon into Wednesday Evening. SKYWARN Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton are possible Thursday for strong winds and the flash freeze condition that could affect interior Southern New England along with snow and ice amounts any damage information for Southern New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts. Another coordination message will be posted by 9 AM Wednesday Morning. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, and Snowfall Map:

NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php

Respectfully Submitted,

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Storm Coordination Message #1 – Wednesday 3/12/14-Thursday 3/13/14 Winter Storm Event

March 11, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Strong Coastal Storm System to Affect the Region Wednesday into Thursday with the potential for Heavy Wet Snow in Northwest parts of the NWS Taunton Coverage Area and Heavy Rain and the potential for urban and poor drainage flooding in South-Central and Southeast areas with strong winds at the coast. Details will become further defined in future forecasts and model runs..
..A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for Southern New Hampshire, Franklin, Western Hampden and Western Hampshire Counties from Wednesday Morning Through Thursday Morning for the potential of 5-10″ of wet snow and the possibility for isolated tree and wire damage and isolated power outages. Advisory level snowfall is possible just to the south and east of the Winter Storm Watch area. The eventual rain-snow line and amounts of rain and snow will be determined by the eventual track of this coastal storm system..
..SKYWARN Activation at some level is expected Wednesday Late Morning into Thursday Morning..

Another coastal storm will make its way into New England Wednesday Late Morning into Thursday Morning. This storm system looks to be a fairly warm system for the region based on the current storm track. The eventual storm track will become better defined with upcoming computer model runs as the system continues to move over land areas.

A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for Southern New Hampshire, Franklin, Western Hampden and Western Hampshire Counties from Wednesday Morning Through Thursday Morning for the potential of 5-10″ of wet snow and the possibility for isolated tree and wire damage and isolated power outages. The eventual rain-snow line and amounts of rain and snow will be determined by the eventual track of this coastal storm system. Areas just immediately south and east of the Winter Storm Watch area may see advisory level snowfall.

Across much of Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, the present expectation is for mostly rain ending as a period of snow Thursday Morning before ending. The heavy rain may be sufficient for urban and poor drainage flooding and poor drainage flooding in drainage areas clogged by any snow melt. At least, 1-1.5″ of rainfall currently appears possible in these areas. Strong winds possibly reaching Wind Advisory levels will be possible at the coast.

SKYWARN Activation at some level is expected Wednesday Late Morning into Thursday Morning. This will be better defined as we get closer to the storm event. The next coordination message will be posted by 8 AM Tuesday Morning. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Storm Watch Statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook and NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:

NWS Taunton Winter Storm Watch Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php

Respectfully Submitted,

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Special Announcement: SKYWARN Training 2014 Schedule Update

March 9, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

We have added several more SKYWARN Training sites to the SKYWARN Training Schedule for 2014. Additional Training sessions are still being planned so additional updates on SKYWARN Training 2014 will be posted with the next update most likely by the middle of next week. The SKYWARN Training 2014 Schedule can be seen via the following link:

http://beta.wx1box.org/node/36

Respectfully Submitted,

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Storm Coordination Message #2 – Sunday Evening 3/2/14-Monday 3/3/14 Winter Storm Event

March 2, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Storm System for tonight and Monday still expected to remain well south of the area and will result in minor impacts with advisory level snow for Cape Cod and the Islands and slightly less than advisory level amounts in South Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island..
..A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Noon Monday for Cape Cod and the Islands for 2-4″ of snow with isolated higher amounts near the Cape Cod Canal and possibly Nantucket Island. Other parts of South Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island will receive 1-3″ of snow. A deviation of 20-40 miles in the heaviest snow bands could mean even less snow in South Coastal areas including Cape Cod and the Islands if the deviation is further south or slightly higher amounts if the deviation of the heaviest snow bands is further north into South Coastal areas..
..The rest of Southeast Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Northern Connecticut will receive a dusting-2″ of snow and areas north of this region will receive little to no snow accumulation..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor this storm tonight through Noon Monday. This will be the last coordination message for this storm system unless a significant upgrade to the situation occurs. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory, Hazardous Weather Outlook and Snowfall Map..

NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php

Respectfully Submitted,

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Special Announcement: VoIP Hurricane Prep Net March 2014 Training Topic Audio Recording – February 2014 Winter Storm Impacts over the Eastern US – A Repeat of January 2014 Now Available

March 2, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all…

The recording of the VoIP Hurricane Prep Net March 2014 Training Topic regarding February 2014 Winter Storms Impacts over the Eastern US – A Repeat of January 2014 is now available. A link to the recording in MP3 format and the presentation in PDF format can be seen below:

http://www.voipwx.net/files/VoIP_Hurricane_Net_Presentation_for_March_2014.pdf
http://www.voipwx.net/files/March_2014_Net_Winter_Storms_of_february_2014_presentation.mp3

This has also been added to the VoIP Hurricane Net web site under the Main Menu via the link – VoIP Hurricane Prep Net Presentations. Again, for best results, you likely will want to download the PDF presentation (Approximately 3.8-MB in size) and the Audio Recording of the net (approximately 10.2 Meg in size). The presentation lasts approximately 40 minutes. Thanks to all for their continued support!

Respectfully Submitted,

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Storm Coordination Message #1 – Sunday Evening 3/2/14-Monday 3/3/14 Winter Storm Event

March 2, 2014 Rob Macedo Leave a comment

Hello to all..

..Storm System for tonight and Monday will remain well south of the area and will result in minor impacts with advisory level snow for Cape Cod and the Islands and possibly other parts of South Coastal Massachusetts and South Coastal Rhode Island..
..A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 6 PM Sunday Evening to Noon Monday for Cape Cod and the Islands for 2-4″ of snow with isolated higher amounts near the Cape Cod Canal and possibly Nantucket Island. Other parts of South Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island will receive 1-3″ of snow and its possible it could be slightly higher resulting in Advisories being expanded to his area..
..The rest of Southeast Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Northern Connecticut will receive a dusting-2″ of snow and areas north of this region will receive little to no snow accumulation..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor this storm tonight through Noon Monday. Another coordination message will be issued by 9 PM this evening. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory, Hazardous Weather Outlook and Snowfall Map..

NWS Taunton Winter Weather Advisory Statement:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.wwus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Hazardous Weather Outlook:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.flus41.KBOX.html

NWS Taunton Snowfall Map:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/box/StormTotalSnow/index.php

Respectfully Submitted,

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