Storm Coordination Message #1 – Monday Evening 3/12/18-Tuesday 3/13/18 Winter Storm Potential
Hello to all…
..We are still working on a Post Storm Coordination Message that will now encompass both major coastal storms that affected the region over the past 7-10 days. We have started Facebook Photo Albums for each storm available on the WX1BOX Facebook Page. Any damage photos/videos can be posted as a reply to this email, via the WX1BOX Facebook or Twitter feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org..
..Another potentially significant coastal storm will affect the region with at least an accumulating snowfall and the potential for strong winds at the coast. A higher impact event for the region is possible but will ultimately depend on the track of the intense coastal storm towards our region..
..A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Monday Evening to Tuesday Afternoon for Northeast Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and Central and Eastern Massachusetts away from the south coast and Cape and Islands for 4-8″ of snow. The snow is not expected to be heavy and wet as the prior storm but temperatures will be around 32 degrees so this will need to be watched carefully. Areas of the south coast could see advisory level snowfall where there is some question of mixed precipitation in this area..
..Winds to Wind Advisory level (Gusts in the 45-55 MPH range) are possible along the immediate coast with the possibility of High Wind Warning criteria winds (Gusts to around 60 MPH) if the storm track is a bit closer to the coast..
..Coastal flood threat is low due to low astronomical high tides but minor coastal flooding is possible on Tuesday
..SKYWARN Activation in some form is likely centered on Tuesday. Ops at NWS Taunton are possible. Details on the activation posture will become better known as we get closer to the storm event..
Another coastal storm is going to affect the region late Monday Night into Tuesday. Confidence is growing on impacts from accumulating snow and potentially strong winds at the coastline. The headlines depict the current thinking. Key factors for this storm include:
1.) The current thinking is that the snow consistency won’t be quite as heavy and wet as the prior storm system. Temperatures will be near freezing but the current thinking is the column air from surface to the upper levels will be colder. This will have to be watched carefully as temperatures are in a range for a heavier and wet snow but other factors are currently expected to keep it lighter than the past storm.
2.) Storm track could still change as we approach the event. This could lead to higher snowfall and greater wind impacts. From a coastal flood perspective, even a closer storm track won’t change those outcomes very much.
3.) The amount of rain/snow mix along South Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Cape Cod and the Islands. This will affect snowfall amounts and if its all snow and with temperatures near freezing with the potential for strong winds, we’ll need to watch this area for any tree/wire damage issues whereas if its more rain its less impacts.
SKYWARN Activation in some form is likely centered on Tuesday. Ops at NWS Taunton are possible. Details on the activation posture will become better known as we get closer to the storm event. Another coordination message will be posted by 1100 PM this evening. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Storm Watch statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook, Snowfall Maps and Facebook Winter Storm Briefing Post:
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 Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/box/ehwo
NWS Taunton Snowfall Maps:
http://www.weather.gov/box/winter
NWS Taunton Facebook Winter Storm Briefing Post:
https://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston/photos/pcb.1651286568299041/1651282074966157/?type=3&theater
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Assistant 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…
..We are still working on a Post Storm Coordination Message that will now encompass both major coastal storms that affected the region over the past 7-10 days. We have started Facebook Photo Albums for each storm available on the WX1BOX Facebook Page. Any damage photos/videos can be posted as a reply to this email, via the WX1BOX Facebook or Twitter feeds or to the email address pics@nsradio.org..
..Another potentially significant coastal storm will affect the region with at least an accumulating snowfall and the potential for strong winds at the coast. A higher impact event for the region is possible but will ultimately depend on the track of the intense coastal storm towards our region..
..A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Monday Evening to Tuesday Afternoon for Northeast Connecticut, North-Central Rhode Island and Central and Eastern Massachusetts away from the south coast and Cape and Islands for 4-8″ of snow. The snow is not expected to be heavy and wet as the prior storm but temperatures will be around 32 degrees so this will need to be watched carefully. Areas of the south coast could see advisory level snowfall where there is some question of mixed precipitation in this area..
..Winds to Wind Advisory level (Gusts in the 45-55 MPH range) are possible along the immediate coast with the possibility of High Wind Warning criteria winds (Gusts to around 60 MPH) if the storm track is a bit closer to the coast..
..Coastal flood threat is low due to low astronomical high tides but minor coastal flooding is possible on Tuesday
..SKYWARN Activation in some form is likely centered on Tuesday. Ops at NWS Taunton are possible. Details on the activation posture will become better known as we get closer to the storm event..
Another coastal storm is going to affect the region late Monday Night into Tuesday. Confidence is growing on impacts from accumulating snow and potentially strong winds at the coastline. The headlines depict the current thinking. Key factors for this storm include:
1.) The current thinking is that the snow consistency won’t be quite as heavy and wet as the prior storm system. Temperatures will be near freezing but the current thinking is the column air from surface to the upper levels will be colder. This will have to be watched carefully as temperatures are in a range for a heavier and wet snow but other factors are currently expected to keep it lighter than the past storm.
2.) Storm track could still change as we approach the event. This could lead to higher snowfall and greater wind impacts. From a coastal flood perspective, even a closer storm track won’t change those outcomes very much.
3.) The amount of rain/snow mix along South Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island including Cape Cod and the Islands. This will affect snowfall amounts and if its all snow and with temperatures near freezing with the potential for strong winds, we’ll need to watch this area for any tree/wire damage issues whereas if its more rain its less impacts.
SKYWARN Activation in some form is likely centered on Tuesday. Ops at NWS Taunton are possible. Details on the activation posture will become better known as we get closer to the storm event. Another coordination message will be posted by 1100 PM this evening. Below is the NWS Taunton Winter Storm Watch statement, Hazardous Weather Outlook, Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook, Snowfall Maps and Facebook Winter Storm Briefing Post:
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 Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook:
https://www.weather.gov/box/ehwo
NWS Taunton Snowfall Maps:
http://www.weather.gov/box/winter
NWS Taunton Facebook Winter Storm Briefing Post:
https://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston/photos/pcb.1651286568299041/1651282074966157/?type=3&theater
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Assistant 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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