[CTSARA] Fwd: Rain/Wind expected Mon Aftn/Night

[John Sabini Jr.]

I am monitoring the situation  closely. I have my Midland  portable weather radio with me at work.

J/s wb1grb

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> On Oct 7, 2013, at 12:16 PM, "Jon Perelstein" <jon.perelstein at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I think we all know that it's John Sabini who controls the weather, and
> John didn't say anything about these warnings.
> 
> Nonetheless, we probably ought to pay attention.  Thanks to Frank Cassella
> for forwarding them.
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Frank Cassella <iceink at aol.com>
> Date: Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 11:21 AM
> Subject: Fwd: Rain/Wind expected Mon Aftn/Night
> 
> Good afternoon,
> 
> Moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Karen will merge with a cold
> front that moves across southern New England tomorrow (Monday).  This will
> impact the region in several ways:
> 
> *Widespread showers*:  Expect widespread showers late Monday through
> Monday night across southern New England.  Because of the tropical
> component...rain will be locally heavy at times and could cause nuisance
> urban and poor drainage flooding...particularly if drains are leaf-clogged.
> 
> *Severe Thunderstorms*:  There is potential for a few isolated
> thunderstorms and of those, for one or two to become severe, producing
> strong to damaging winds.  These will most likely occur late Monday
> afternoon and evening.
> 
> *Strong Winds*:  Along and ahead of the front, expecting southerly winds
> 30 to 40 mph (higher gusts possible within any thunderstorms).  While this
> is below our criteria for a wind advisory, because trees are still mostly
> fully leaved, these winds have the potential to produce downed branches and
> downed trees as well as isolated power outages.  These winds are possible
> across the entire region, mainly in the late afternoon and through the
> overnight.
> 
> We are not planning to have any conference calls for this storm.  We will
> update by email as necessary and as always you are welcome to ask questions
> via this email account, phone, or NWSChat.
> 
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