[HCRA] Storm message #5
Daniel J. Sullivan
djs13 at hotmail.com
Sun Feb 12 13:50:18 EST 2006
If anyone gets an email from 2080 its not back to the future we just got
power back and I forgot to reset the clock. Nevertheless....13.5 is the
official stated amount for the City of Falls Church.
Dan S
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel J. Sullivan" <djs13 at hotmail.com>
To: <et-n1qko at juno.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2080 1:49 AM
Subject: Re: [HCRA] Storm message #5
> 8-14 in the DC region. I have about 8/9 at my house in Falls Church (10
> miles west of DC)
>
> Dan S
>
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> Subject: [HCRA] Storm message #5
>
>
> > ______________________________________________
> > -------Hampden County Radio Association-------
> > -----------e-mail list (reflector)-------------
> > ______________________________________________
> > Hello to all..
> >
> >
> >
> > ...Blockbuster Major Nor'easter Continues On Track to Slam Much of
> > Southern New England with Heavy Snow, Pockets of Wind Damage, Blizzard
> > Conditions and the Potential for Moderate Coastal Flooding. Blizzard and
> > Heavy Snow Warnings Have Been Issued..
> >
> > ...A Blizzard Warning is now in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM Sunday for
> > Tolland and Windham Counties of Connecticut, all of Rhode Island,
> > Southern Worcester, Eastern Essex, Southeast Middlesex, Suffolk,
Norfolk,
> > Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties of
> > Massachusetts for 10-18" of Snow with isolated higher amounts of 24"
> > possible. Lesser amounts of 6-10" are expected on Nantucket and Block
> > Island, RI..
> >
> > ...A Heavy Snow Warning is now in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM Sunday for
the
> > remainder of Massachusetts, Northwest Connecticut and Southern New
> > Hampshire for 10-18" of snow with lighter amounts of 6-12" expected in
> > Southwest New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts...
> >
> > ...A Coastal Flood Watch Remains in effect for East Coastal
> > Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Nantucket Island..
> >
> > ...Preparations to Protect Life and Property and bring in needed
supplies
> > should be completed by the end of tonight..
> >
> > ...SKYWARN Formal Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will begin around 5
> > AM EDT Sunday and progress through Sunday Evening..
> >
> > ...ARES/RACES Groups Should Closely Monitor the Progress of this
> > situation and heed advice from their leadership..
> >
> >
> >
> > The Blockbuster Major Nor'easter continues to be on course to slam
> > Southern New England with Heavy Snow, Pockets of Wind Damage, Blizzard
> > Conditions and the potential for Moderate Coastal Flooding. Blizzard
> > Warnings are now in effect from 1 AM to 7 PM Sunday for North-Central
and
> > Northeast Connecticut, Rhode Island, South-Central, East and South
> > Coastal Massachusetts and interior Eastern Massachusetts from roughly
the
> > Mass. Pike South. The Blizzard Warning now includes Southern Worcester
> > County Massachusetts. In the Blizzard Warning area, 10-18" of snow is
> > expected with the exception of Nantucket where 6-10" of snow is
expected.
> > Winds will be sustained at 20-35 MPH with gusts to 50-55 MPH, except for
> > immediate southeast coastal areas where sustained winds of 30-40 MPH
with
> > gusts to 60 MPH or more are possible. The Blizzard Warning area will be
> > the center of the worst conditions of heavy snow, visibilities near
zero,
> > and pockets of wind damage.
> >
> >
> >
> > A Heavy Snow Warning is now in effect for the remainder of
Massachusetts,
> > Northwest Connecticut and Southwest New Hampshire from 1 AM to 7 PM
> > Sunday. In the Heavy Snow Waning area, snow is expected to accumulate
> > 10-18" except for Southwest New Hampshire and Northwest Massachusetts
> > where 6-12" of snow is expected. In the Heavy Snow Warning area, winds
> > won't be quite as strong so conditions may reach near blizzard
conditions
> > but fall short of blizzard criteria. Nonetheless, considerable blowing
> > and/or drifting of snow are expected along with reduced visibility.
> >
> >
> >
> > A Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect for East Coastal Massachusetts,
> > Cape Cod and Nantucket Island for the late Sunday Morning high tide.
> > Strong Northeast winds coupled with the high tide could result in a
> > moderate coastal flood event in this area. At this time, it is not clear
> > if several hours of onshore winds will pile seas and water high enough
to
> > result in moderate coastal flooding and this is why the Coastal Flood
> > Watch remains in effect given that uncertainty. The situation continues
> > to be monitored closely.
> >
> >
> >
> > Given that Blizzard Warnings are posted for a large portion of the
> > region, this major nor'easter will have the potential to knock out at
> > least minimal infrastructure in the region. It is hard to know how much
> > infrastructure will be affected but at least minimal parts of the
> > infrastructure will have the potential to be affected. Preparations to
> > protect life and property in and close to the Blizzard Warning area
> > should be completed by the end of tonight with necessary supplies brough
t
> > into homes prior to the storm. Given uncertainties on impact to
> > infrastructure, everyone should treat this like an exercise in personal
> > preparedness, being prepared to ride out a situation where loss of power
> > and issues could occur for a long period of time and if it does not
> > happen, those preparations have been made in case another storm
threatens
> > in similar fashion. Have battery powered equipment and if you own a
> > generator have it ready for use in case it is needed. Travel should not
> > occur during the storm as it will be potentially life-threatening.
> >
> >
> >
> > We would like as many Amateurs as possible to monitor their local
SKYWARN
> > repeater and report snowfall, and damage at their locations. All SKYWARN
> > Spotters, Coordinators and Net Controls are urged to stand ready and be
> > prepared to forward significant reports to NWS Taunton. Please utilize
> > the following link for the latest frequency list:
> >
> >
> >
> > http://users.rcn.com/rmacedo/freq.htm
> >
> >
> >
> > Please note that the primary SKYWARN repeater for the Boston area will
be
> > the 145.23-Boston Repeater along with the 145.47-Danvers Repeater and
the
> > 146.955-Westford Repeater to cover the remaining areas of Northeastern
> > Massachusetts. The 146.625-Haverhill Repeater will also be available for
> > use as required.
> >
> >
> >
> > The VoIP New England Network will be utilized for this event. This is
the
> > *NEW-ENG* conference server (Node #9123) and IRLP reflector 9058. The
> > backup will be the *WX-TALK*, Node 7203, IRLP Reflector 9219 system.
> >
> >
> >
> > Blowing and drifting snow will be a huge problem for measurements so
> > spotters are asked to do the best they can to measure the snowfall and
> > use various techniques to get the best measurement possible. Make sure
to
> > clear snow from past storms away from your snow measuring areas so old
> > snow is not measured with new snowfall. Also, be ready to report
> > wind/snow damage, power outages and coastal flooding to NWS Taunton
> > during this event. Snowfall could fall at a rate of 3 inches per hour.
> > Snowfall every 2" could occur on a rapid basis so it will be important
to
> > get frequent snowfall totals via the SKYWARN Nets. Given the threat to
> > infrastructure, nets will be active with Hams monitoring the situation.
> > Non-Ham spotters are encouraged to use the online web form for reporting
> > as well as the spotter line when needed.
> >
> >
> >
> > SKYWARN Formal Activation with Ops at NWS Taunton will commence around 5
> > AM Sunday Morning based on latest guidance from NWS Taunton. ARES/RACES
> > Groups in the Blizzard Warning area should closely monitor the situation
> > and consult advice from their leadership as required.
> >
> >
> >
> > This will be the last complete Blizzard Coordination Message to be
issued
> > on this event as we move into operations mode. Short updates will be
> > issued to the email list if time allows. Below are the Blizzard/Heavy
> > Snow Warning Statement, Coastal Flood Watch Statement and Hazardous
> > Weather Outlook from NWS Taunton:
> >
> >
> >
> > WWUS41 KBOX 112132
> >
> > WSWBOX
> >
> >
> >
> > URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
> >
> > NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
> >
> > 432 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> >
> >
> > ...A MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND LATE
> >
> > TONIGHT AND SUNDAY WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE FROM
> >
> > NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT INTO RHODE ISLAND AND EASTERN
> >
> > MASSACHUSETTS...
> >
> >
> >
> > .LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPING OVER THE CAROLINAS LATE THIS EVENING IS
> >
> > EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY INTO A STRONG NOR EASTER AS IT TRACKS ABOUT 100
> >
> > MILES SOUTHEAST OF NANTUCKET LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
> >
> >
> >
> > CTZ003-004-MAZ007-013>024-RIZ001>008-120545-
> >
> > /O.UPG.KBOX.BZ.A.0001.060212T0400Z-060212T2300Z/
> >
> > /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.060212T0600Z-060213T0000Z/
> >
> > TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
> >
> > SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
> >
> > NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
> >
> > SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
> >
> > NANTUCKET MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
> >
> > WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
> >
> > NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
> >
> > INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...UNION...VERNON...PUTNAM...WILLIMANTIC...
> >
> > GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...
> >
> > TAUNTON...BROCKTON...PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...
> >
> > MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...
> >
> > VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER...SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...
> >
> > WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...
> >
> > NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
> >
> > 432 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> >
> >
> > ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
> >
> >
> >
> > THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
> >
> > WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
> >
> > BLIZZARD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
> >
> >
> >
> > SNOW WILL BREAK OUT ACROSS NORTHERN CONNECTICUT...THE SOUTH COAST
> >
> > AND THE ISLANDS BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...THEN SPREAD NORTH TOWARD
> >
> > PROVIDENCE...WORCESTER...BOSTON AND CAPE ANN THROUGH 3 AM SUNDAY.
> >
> >
> >
> > SNOW WILL CONTINUE DURING THE DAY SUNDAY AND COME DOWN HEAVY AT
> >
> > TIMES. DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM SUNDAY AFTERNOON...BLIZZARD
> >
> > CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITH SNOWFALL RATES NEAR 3 INCHES PER HOUR.
> >
> > NORTHEAST WINDS GUSTING AS HIGH AS 60 MPH MAY PRODUCE WHITE OUT
> >
> > CONDITIONS WITH NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY.
> >
> >
> >
> > TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS BY SUNDAY NIGHT WILL RANGE FROM 10 TO 18
> >
> > INCHES...WITH LESSER AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 10 INCHES ON NANTUCKET WHERE A
> >
> > MIX WITH RAIN IS POSSIBLE FOR A FEW HOURS SUNDAY AFTERNOON. ISOLATED
> >
> > SNOW TOTALS OF 2 FEET ARE POSSIBLE IN THE AREA FROM PROVIDENCE TO
> >
> > BOSTON AND SOUTHEAST TO THE UPPER CAPE.
> >
> >
> >
> > THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. PLAN TO HAVE
> >
> > TRAVEL COMPLETED BY TONIGHT. TRAVEL DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM ON
> >
> > SUNDAY WILL BE SERIOUSLY IMPACTED BY THE COMBINATION OF STRONG
> >
> > WINDS...POOR VISIBILITY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS.
> >
> >
> >
> > A BLIZZARD WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS
> >
> > OVER 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH CONSIDERABLE FALLING AND/OR BLOWING AND
> >
> > DRIFTING SNOW. VISIBILITIES WILL BECOME POOR WITH WHITEOUT CONDITIONS
> >
> > AT TIMES. THOSE VENTURING OUTDOORS MAY BECOME LOST OR
> >
> > DISORIENTED...SO PERSONS IN THE WARNING AREA ARE ADVISED TO STAY
> >
> > INDOORS.
> >
> >
> >
> > STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA OUTLET FOR
> >
> > THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THIS DEVELOPING WEATHER SITUATION.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > $$
> >
> >
> >
> > MAZ012-120545-
> >
> > /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.060212T0400Z-060212T2300Z/
> >
> > /O.NEW.KBOX.BZ.W.0001.060212T0600Z-060213T0000Z/
> >
> > SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
> >
> > INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MILFORD...WORCESTER
> >
> > 432 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> >
> >
> > ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
> >
> >
> >
> > THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
> >
> > WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
> >
> > WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
> >
> >
> >
> > THIS BLIZZARD WARNING IS FOR SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY.
> >
> >
> >
> > SNOW WILL BREAK OUT ACROSS SOUTHERN WORCESTER COUNTY AFTER MIDNIGHT
> >
> > TONIGHT...THEN CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE DAY SUNDAY. DURING THE HEIGHT
> >
> > OF THE STORM SUNDAY AFTERNOON...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE
> >
> > WITH SNOWFALL RATES NEAR 3 INCHES PER HOUR. NORTHEAST WINDS GUSTING
> >
> > AS HIGH AS 60 MPH MAY PRODUCE WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WITH NEAR ZERO
> >
> > VISIBILITY.
> >
> >
> >
> > ACCUMULATIONS BY SUNDAY NIGHT WILL RANGE FROM 10 TO 18 INCHES.
> >
> >
> >
> > THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. PLAN TO HAVE
> >
> > TRAVEL COMPLETED BY TONIGHT. TRAVEL DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM ON
> >
> > SUNDAY WILL BE SERIOUSLY IMPACTED BY THE COMBINATION OF STRONG
> >
> > WINDS...POOR VISIBILITY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS.
> >
> >
> >
> > A BLIZZARD WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OR FREQUENT GUSTS
> >
> > OVER 35 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH CONSIDERABLE FALLING AND/OR BLOWING AND
> >
> > DRIFTING SNOW. VISIBILITIES WILL BECOME POOR WITH WHITEOUT CONDITIONS
> >
> > AT TIMES. THOSE VENTURING OUTDOORS MAY BECOME LOST OR
> >
> > DISORIENTED...SO PERSONS IN THE WARNING AREA ARE ADVISED TO STAY
> >
> > INDOORS.
> >
> >
> >
> > STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA OUTLET FOR
> >
> > THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THIS DEVELOPING WEATHER SITUATION.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > $$
> >
> >
> >
> > CTZ002-MAZ002>006-008>011-026-NHZ011-012-015-120545-
> >
> > /O.UPG.KBOX.WS.A.0003.060212T0400Z-060212T2300Z/
> >
> > /O.NEW.KBOX.HS.W.0002.060212T0600Z-060213T0000Z/
> >
> > HARTFORD CT-WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
> >
> > NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
> >
> > WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
> >
> > EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-CHESHIRE NH-
> >
> > EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-
> >
> > INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HARTFORD...WINDSOR LOCKS...CHARLEMONT...
> >
> > GREENFIELD...ORANGE...BARRE...FITCHBURG...FRAMINGHAM...LOWELL...
> >
> > LAWRENCE...CHESTERFIELD...BLANDFORD...AMHERST...NORTHAMPTON...
> >
> > SPRINGFIELD...AYER...JAFFREY...KEENE...MANCHESTER...NASHUA...
> >
> > PETERBOROUGH...WEARE
> >
> > 432 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> >
> >
> > ...HEAVY SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
> >
> >
> >
> > THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAVY SNOW
> >
> > WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY. THE
> >
> > WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
> >
> >
> >
> > SNOW WILL BEGIN ACROSS NORTHERN CONNECTICUT BY MIDNIGHT
> >
> > TONIGHT...THEN SPREAD NORTH ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS THROUGH 4 AM
> >
> > SUNDAY...REACHING SOUTHWEST NEW HAMPSHIRE BY 6 AM. SNOW WILL CONTINUE
> >
> > THROUGHOUT THE DAY SUNDAY...AND IS EXPECTED TO LAST INTO THE EVENING
> >
> > HOURS IN THE MERRIMACK VALLEY.
> >
> >
> >
> > DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM SUNDAY AFTERNOON...SNOWFALL RATES MAY
> >
> > REACH 2 TO 3 INCHES PER HOUR AT TIMES. GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS WILL
> >
> > CREATE AREAS OF BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY.
> >
> >
> >
> > TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS BY SUNDAY NIGHT WILL RANGE FROM 10 TO 18
> >
> > INCHES...WITH LESSER AMOUNTS OF 6 TO 12 INCHES ACROSS FAR NORTHWEST
> >
> > MASSACHUSETTS AND ADJACENT CHESHIRE COUNTY NEW HAMPSHIRE.
> >
> >
> >
> > THIS IS A DANGEROUS WINTER STORM. PLAN TO HAVE TRAVEL COMPLETED BY
> >
> > TONIGHT. TRAVEL DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM SUNDAY WILL BE
> >
> > SERIOUSLY IMPACTED BY THE COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS...POOR
> >
> > VISIBILITY AND SNOW COVERED ROADS.
> >
> >
> >
> > A HEAVY SNOW WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN AN AVERAGE OF 6 OR MORE INCHES
> >
> > OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN A 12 HOUR PERIOD OR FOR 8 OR MORE INCHES IN A
> >
> > 24 HOUR PERIOD. TRAVEL WILL BE SLOW AT BEST ON WELL TREATED
> >
> > SURFACES...AND QUITE DIFFICULT ON ANY UNPLOWED OR UNTREATED SURFACES.
> >
> >
> >
> > STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA OUTLET FOR
> >
> > THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THIS DEVELOPING WEATHER SITUATION.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > $$
> >
> >
> >
> > KAB
> >
> >
> >
> > 153
> > WHUS41 KBOX 112142
> > CFWBOX
> >
> > COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE
> > NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
> > 442 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> > MAZ007-015-016-019-022-024-120545-
> > /O.CON.KBOX.CF.A.0004.060212T1400Z-060212T2000Z/
> > EASTERN ESSEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
> > EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-NANTUCKET MA-
> > 442 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> > ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
> > THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
> >
> > THIS INCLUDES THE ENTIRE EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COASTLINE FROM THE
> > MERRIMACK RIVER SOUTH TO NANTUCKET.
> >
> > LOW PRESSURE OVER THE CAROLINAS LATE SATURDAY WILL INTENSIFY RAPIDLY
INTO
> >
> > A POWERFUL STORM TONIGHT AS IT MOVES NORTHEAST...PASSING EAST OF THE
> > NEW JERSEY COAST BY DAYBREAK SUNDAY. THE LOW WILL CONTINUE TO
> > INTENSIFY SUNDAY AS IT TRACKS ABOUT 95 MILES SOUTH OF NANTUCKET
> > SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
> >
> > VERY STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS POSSIBLY TO 60
> > MPH WILL OVERSPREAD EASTERN COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS SUNDAY MORNING AND
> > CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON. THESE STRONG WINDS WILL RESULT IN A
> > STORM SURGE OF 2.0 TO 2.5 FT...ALONG WITH SEAS AROUND 20 FT JUST
> > OFFSHORE.
> >
> > DESPITE STORM TIDES EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD STAGE...VERY
> > LARGE SEAS JUST OFFSHORE WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELEVATION FOR THE
> > POTENTIAL OF MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION DURING THE
> > LATE MORNING TO MIDDAY HIGH TIDE CYCLE SUNDAY. THERE IS A CHANCE THAT
> > ONLY MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MAY OCCUR...AS THE LARGEST STORM SURGE
> > AND HIGHEST SEAS MAY HOLD OFF UNTIL AFTER HIGH TIDE. NEVERTHELESS...THE
> > RISK OF MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING REMAINS HIGH ENOUGH FOR A COASTAL
> > FLOOD WATCH TO REMAIN IN EFFECT.
> >
> > A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR COASTAL
> > FLOODING ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. COASTAL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE
> > ALERT FOR LATER STATEMENTS OR WARNINGS...AND TAKE ACTION TO
> > PROTECT PROPERTY.
> >
> > STORM TIDE FORECASTS FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ARE IN FEET MEAN
> > LOWER LOW WATER. TIME OF HIGH TIDE HAS BEEN ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST
> > HOUR.
> > SITE FLOOD TIME OF FORECAST
> > STAGE HIGH TIDE STORM TIDE
> >
> > EAST COASTAL MASSACHUSETTS
> > NEWBURYPORT 11.5 11 AM SUN 10.0
> > GLOUCESTER HARBOR 11.5 11 AM SUN 11.2
> > MARBLEHEAD 12.8 11 AM SUN 11.7
> > BOSTON HARBOR 13.5 11 AM SUN 12.1
> > SCITUATE 12.5 11 AM SUN 11.3
> > PLYMOUTH 14.3 11 AM SUN 12.0
> > SANDWICH 12.0 11 AM SUN 11.3
> > PROVINCETOWN 12.0 11 AM SUN 11.7
> > CHATHAM OUTER HARBOR 9.0 11 AM SUN 9.2
> > NANTUCKET HARBOR 6.0 12 PM SUN 5.1
> >
> > NOCERA/KB/KJC
> >
> >
> >
> > FLUS41 KBOX 112211
> >
> > HWOBOX
> >
> >
> >
> > HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
> >
> > NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
> >
> > 511 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> >
> >
> > CTZ002>004-MAZ002>024-026-NHZ011-012-015-RIZ001>008-121115-
> >
> > BARNSTABLE MA-BLOCK ISLAND RI-BRISTOL RI-CENTRAL MIDDLESEX MA-
> >
> > CHESHIRE NH-DUKES MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-
> >
> > EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
> >
> > EASTERN KENT RI-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-HARTFORD CT-
> >
> > NANTUCKET MA-NEWPORT RI-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-
> >
> > NORTHWEST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-
> >
> > SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
> >
> > SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-SUFFOLK MA-TOLLAND CT-
> >
> > WASHINGTON RI-WESTERN AND CENTRAL HILLSBOROUGH NH-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
> >
> > WESTERN FRANKLIN MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-
> >
> > WESTERN KENT RI-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-WINDHAM CT-
> >
> > 511 PM EST SAT FEB 11 2006
> >
> >
> >
> > THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN
> >
> > CONNECTICUT...ALL OF MASSACHUSETTS EXCEPT BERKSHIRE COUNTY...
> >
> > SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE...AND RHODE ISLAND.
> >
> >
> >
> > .DAY ONE...TONIGHT AND SUNDAY
> >
> > MAJOR WINTER STORM UNFOLDING FOR SECOND HALF OF WEEKEND COINCIDENT
> >
> > WITH FULL MOON. BLIZZARD WARNINGS AND HEAVY SNOW WARNINGS HAVE BEEN
> >
> > ISSUED. PLEASE REFER TO PRODUCTS FOR SPECIFICS. NOREASTER HAS SLOWED
> >
> > ITS ARRIVAL WITH SNOW OVERSPREADING REGION FROM MIDNIGHT THROUGH 4 AM
> >
> > OVERNIGHT...THEN THE BULK OF SNOW COMES IN FOR SUNDAY...WITH THE
> >
> > HEIGHT OF THE SNOW AROUND NOON. OVERALL A 10 TO 18 INCH SNOW FALL BY
> >
> > NIGHT FALL SUNDAY...WITH LESSER AMOUNTS FAR NORTHWEST AND OVER
> >
> > NANTUCKET. ALSO...ISOLATED AMOUNTS OF 2 FEET POSSIBLE IN THE AREA
> >
> > FROM PROVIDENCE TO BOSTON...SOUTHEAST TO THE UPPER CAPE.
> >
> >
> >
> > OVER THE WATERS HAVE HOISTED A STORM WARNING FOR ALL DAY SUNDAY INTO
> >
> > SUNDAY EVENING DUE TO NORTHEAST WINDS SUSTAINED AT 25 TO 35 KNOTS
> >
> > WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 55 KNOTS.
> >
> >
> >
> > COASTAL FLOOD WATCH CONTINUE FOR EAST COAST MASSACHUSETTS FOR THE
> >
> > HIGH TIDE CYCLE FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM.
> >
> >
> >
> > .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
> >
> > NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED.
> >
> >
> >
> > .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
> >
> > SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS REQUESTED FOR SUNDAY. PLEASE REPORT ANY WIND
> >
> > DAMAGE OR MEASURED WIND SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH. AS USUAL...SNOW
> >
> > ACCUMULATION REPORTS OF 2 INCHES OR MORE WOULD ALSO BE APPRECIATED.
> >
> >
> >
> > $$
> >
> >
> >
> > KAB
> >
> >
> >
> > Respectfully Submitted,
> >
> > Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
> > ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
> > Eastern Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
> >
> > Eric Tuller N1QKO
> > Assistant SKYWARN Coordinator for W.MA. M.E.M.A. Region 3 Radio Operator
> > Emergency Coordinator for the MTARA. KB1HGK Radio Operators for
> > Missing Children
> > CT+ MD+ VT+ Stockwood + King Richards Ren Faires
> >
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