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Areas of fog continue early this morning, with visibilities in the fog ranging between one and one- ...
Special Weather Statement
A dry but breezy day is forecast Monday, with relative humidities this afternoon expected to drop in...
Special Weather Statement
A dry but breezy day is forecast for Sunday, with relative humidities in the afternoon expected to d...
Special Weather Statement
A quick burst of snow will overspread the region from west to east between 5 and 8 am Wednesday morn...
Coastal Flood Watch
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Boston/Norton ...
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Special Weather Statement
Areas of fog continue early this morning, with visibilities in the fog ranging between one and one- quarter mile. Improvement is expected to be slow and will continue to impact travelers through late this morning. Use low-beam headlights and keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you in foggy areas.
Special Weather Statement
A dry but breezy day is forecast Monday, with relative humidities this afternoon expected to drop into the 25 to 40 percent range away from the Cape and islands. In addition, southwesterly wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph develop by Monday afternoon. When combined with the lack of recent significant rainfall, elevated fire weather potential will exist today.
Special Weather Statement
A dry but breezy day is forecast for Sunday, with relative humidities in the afternoon expected to drop into the 30 to 40 percent range and southwesterly wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph. When combined with the lack of recent significant rainfall, elevated fire weather potential will exist for Sunday. Use caution when handling and disposing of ignition sources such as matches and cigarettes.
Special Weather Statement
A quick burst of snow will overspread the region from west to east between 5 and 8 am Wednesday morning. The snow will be short- lived and exit the coast by early afternoon perhaps even ending as a bit of rain. However...the burst of snow will coincide with part of the morning commute with a quick 1-2" of snow and localized 3" possible. Motorists should be prepared for a period of snow covered roads and reduced visibility for the morning commute. Temperatures will rise well above freezing by afternoon alleviating any issues.
Coastal Flood Watch
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Boston/Norton MA on this developing situation.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. This includes Boston to Providence corridor. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.4 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.4 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...Two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.5 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.5 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (11.3 to 13.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.5 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 1 AM to 7 AM EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.5 to 12.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From early Monday morning through late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads may become impassable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Snow may mix with rain at times. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Bristol RI County. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...All of Massachusetts east of the Berkshires except for southeastern Massachusetts. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 17 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.5 to 12.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From early Monday morning through late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads may become impassable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of more than 6 inches possible. * WHERE...South coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible at times and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding possible. Flooding could be as deep as 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts coast, including Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed around high tides early Monday morning and again early Tuesday morning. Debris may wash onto coastal roads from wave action. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Significant beach erosion is likely.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard, Nantucket, and Block Island. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could bring down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut, northwest Rhode Island, and much of Massachusetts along and south of the Massachusetts Turnpike. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (5.5 to 5.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Nantucket MA County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. Sub-freezing temperatures and very cold road surfaces could allow storm surge to freeze, prolonging impacts and delaying drainage after high tide periods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two additional high tide cycles will result in pockets of minor coastal flooding. The first is very late tonight with the second around lunchtime Monday.
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.0 to 13.0 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...The eastern MA coastline. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover. Roads remain passable with pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep. This mainly affects low lying areas and roads near Edgartown Harbor, including the Chappy Ferry Dock. Shallow flooding may also approach Five Corners in Vineyard Haven. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two additional high tide cycles will result in pockets of minor coastal flooding. The first is very late tonight with the second around lunchtime Monday. Sub-freezing temperatures and very cold road surfaces could allow storm surge to freeze, prolonging impacts and delaying drainage after high tide periods.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...Minor to perhaps moderate coastal flooding possible around high tide. Water could be as deep as 1 to 2 feet. * WHERE...Eastern Massachusetts coast including Cape Cod, Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect at least shallow flooding less than one foot deep along much of the eastern Massachusetts coastline, resulting in temporary closure of more vulnerable coastal roads around high tide Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and midday Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate flooding, should it occur, is more likely along the Bay side of Cape Cod, in Nantucket Harbor, and in Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, and Oak Bluffs on Marthas Vineyard.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of southern New England, except for the south coast and Cape and Islands. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.9 to 13.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover. Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Cape Cod. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Most of Southern New England except for the Berkshires, Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below Much of southern New England. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England excluding Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Block Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially if traveling overnight into the Monday morning commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Much of southern New England. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.