Newport Severe Watches & Warnings NOAA Weather Radio

This product covers southern New England

**jose will affect southeast New England with main impact on Cape Cod
 and the islands **

New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barnstable MA, Block 
      Island RI, Dukes MA, eastern Plymouth MA, Nantucket MA, Newport 
      RI, southern Bristol MA, southern Plymouth MA, and Washington RI

* storm information:
    - about 370 miles south of Nantucket MA
    - 36.0n 71.3w
    - storm intensity 75 mph
    - movement north or 360 degrees at 9 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Hurricane Jose is forecast to slowly weaken to a tropical storm as it 
tracks about 100 miles south of Nantucket on Wednesday. The main impact
of Jose will be felt on Cape Cod and the islands and will be similar 
to that of a strong Nor'easter, with coastal flooding, beach erosion, 
locally heavy rainfall, and strong wind gusts. 

Peak wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible on the cape and islands with
40 to 50 mph gusts across southeast Massachusetts and southern Rhode
Island. Rainfall will be heaviest on Cape Cod and Nantucket, where
2 to 4 inches is possible. Severe beach erosion will occur along the
coastlines of southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with areas of
minor to moderate coastal flooding, especially Nantucket.

On the coastal waters south and southeast of New England, seas will
build to 20 feet, with up to 25 feet south of Nantucket. The
combination of high seas and strong winds will result in life-
threatening conditions.

Potential impacts
-----------------

* surge:
a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet may occur Wednesday and Wednesday night
for both south and east facing coastlines. When combined with large
wave action, this could produce localized areas of 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level, especially in Nantucket Harbor where
moderate coastal flooding is forecast. Areas of minor coastal flooding
are expected along the East Coast of Massachusetts, mainly south of 
Boston.

* Wind:
winds are forecast to gust to 40 to 50 mph along the Massachusetts 
and Rhode Island coasts with some gusts to 60 mph possible on Cape 
Cod and the islands. The peak of the wind will be Wednesday into 
Wednesday night, but the strong winds may persist into Thursday over 
the cape and islands. Across Cape Cod and the islands, winds may be 
strong enough to knock down some trees, large branches, and power 
lines. Scattered power outages may occur.

Farther inland, outside of the tropical storm force wind threat 
area, because of the full foliage, there could still be some impacts 
from gusty winds that could down some smaller tree limbs.

Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 
southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, especially across 
Cape Cod and the islands.

* Other coastal hazards:
Jose will bring large waves, possibly over 15 feet, to ocean exposed 
beaches across southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Severe 
beach erosion will occur. Some protective dunes may be at risk of 
being overtopped or eroded away. Dangerous surf and rip currents 
will occur along the entire Massachusetts and Rhode Island 
coastline. It appears that later in the week, what is expected to be 
Post-Tropical Storm Jose may linger well offshore of New England and 
thus the threat of beach erosion and rip currents will be prolonged, 
likely lasting through the upcoming weekend and perhaps even into 
early next week.

* Flooding rain:
a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Cape Cod and Nantucket, where
2 to 4 inches of rain are possible with higher amounts possible on
Nantucket. The heaviest rain will be tonight and Wednesday. Localized 
flash flooding in urban areas is possible. Farther to the west, 1 to 2 
inches of rain is forecast across Rhode Island and southeast 
Massachusetts. Much less rain is expected in western and central 
Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. A slight shift in the track of 
Jose could greatly influence the location of the heaviest rainfall.

Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:
if you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to strong wind,
such as a Mobile home or a boat, plan to move to safe shelter before
weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect your
home or business. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as
possible before weather conditions deteriorate. 

All mariners should be in port. Make sure that your boat is moored 
very securely or remove it from the water while there is still time. 

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.

* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Taunton MA around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions 
warrant.



505 am EDT Tue Sep 19 2017

This product covers southern New England

**jose will affect southeast New England with main impact on Cape Cod
 and the islands **

New information
---------------

* changes to watches and warnings:
    - none

* current watches and warnings:
    - a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barnstable MA, Block 
      Island RI, Dukes MA, eastern Plymouth MA, Nantucket MA, Newport 
      RI, southern Bristol MA, southern Plymouth MA, and Washington RI

* storm information:
    - about 370 miles south of Nantucket MA
    - 36.0n 71.3w
    - storm intensity 75 mph
    - movement north or 360 degrees at 9 mph

Situation overview
------------------

Hurricane Jose is forecast to slowly weaken to a tropical storm as it 
tracks about 100 miles south of Nantucket on Wednesday. The main impact
of Jose will be felt on Cape Cod and the islands and will be similar 
to that of a strong Nor'easter, with coastal flooding, beach erosion, 
locally heavy rainfall, and strong wind gusts. 

Peak wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible on the cape and islands with
40 to 50 mph gusts across southeast Massachusetts and southern Rhode
Island. Rainfall will be heaviest on Cape Cod and Nantucket, where
2 to 4 inches is possible. Severe beach erosion will occur along the
coastlines of southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with areas of
minor to moderate coastal flooding, especially Nantucket.

On the coastal waters south and southeast of New England, seas will
build to 20 feet, with up to 25 feet south of Nantucket. The
combination of high seas and strong winds will result in life-
threatening conditions.

Potential impacts
-----------------

* surge:
a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet may occur Wednesday and Wednesday night
for both south and east facing coastlines. When combined with large
wave action, this could produce localized areas of 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level, especially in Nantucket Harbor where
moderate coastal flooding is forecast. Areas of minor coastal flooding
are expected along the East Coast of Massachusetts, mainly south of 
Boston.

* Wind:
winds are forecast to gust to 40 to 50 mph along the Massachusetts 
and Rhode Island coasts with some gusts to 60 mph possible on Cape 
Cod and the islands. The peak of the wind will be Wednesday into 
Wednesday night, but the strong winds may persist into Thursday over 
the cape and islands. Across Cape Cod and the islands, winds may be 
strong enough to knock down some trees, large branches, and power 
lines. Scattered power outages may occur.

Farther inland, outside of the tropical storm force wind threat 
area, because of the full foliage, there could still be some impacts 
from gusty winds that could down some smaller tree limbs.

Prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 
southern Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, especially across 
Cape Cod and the islands.

* Other coastal hazards:
Jose will bring large waves, possibly over 15 feet, to ocean exposed 
beaches across southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Severe 
beach erosion will occur. Some protective dunes may be at risk of 
being overtopped or eroded away. Dangerous surf and rip currents 
will occur along the entire Massachusetts and Rhode Island 
coastline. It appears that later in the week, what is expected to be 
Post-Tropical Storm Jose may linger well offshore of New England and 
thus the threat of beach erosion and rip currents will be prolonged, 
likely lasting through the upcoming weekend and perhaps even into 
early next week.

* Flooding rain:
a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for Cape Cod and Nantucket, where
2 to 4 inches of rain are possible with higher amounts possible on
Nantucket. The heaviest rain will be tonight and Wednesday. Localized 
flash flooding in urban areas is possible. Farther to the west, 1 to 2 
inches of rain is forecast across Rhode Island and southeast 
Massachusetts. Much less rain is expected in western and central 
Massachusetts and northern Connecticut. A slight shift in the track of 
Jose could greatly influence the location of the heaviest rainfall.

Precautionary/preparedness actions
----------------------------------

* evacuations:
if you live in a place that is particularly vulnerable to strong wind,
such as a Mobile home or a boat, plan to move to safe shelter before
weather conditions become hazardous.

* Other preparedness information:
now is the time to bring to completion all preparations to protect your
home or business. Outside preparations should be wrapped up as soon as
possible before weather conditions deteriorate. 

All mariners should be in port. Make sure that your boat is moored 
very securely or remove it from the water while there is still time. 

Closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or other local news outlets for 
official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the 
forecast.

* Additional sources of information:
- for information on appropriate preparations see ready.Gov
- for information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.Org
- for additional disaster preparedness information see Redcross.Org

Next update
-----------

The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in Taunton MA around 12 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions 
warrant.

1058 am EDT Tue Sep 19 2017





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446 am EDT Tue Sep 19 2017

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect... 

* locations affected
    - Newport

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Remaining efforts to secure properties should now 
          be brought to completion.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury. Move to safe shelter before 
          the wind becomes hazardous.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - no storm surge inundation forecast

    - current threat to life and property: none
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Surf conditions may still be rough with some beach erosion. 
          Stronger than normal rip currents may also be present.
        - Exercise due safety.
        - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next 
          storm surge event.

    - Realized impacts: being assessed
        - little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 1-3 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          minor flooding where peak rainfall totals are near amounts 
          conducive for localized flash flooding and rapid inundation.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding 
          rain impacts.
        - Localized flooding is possible. If flood related watches 
          and warnings are issued, heed recommended actions.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
        - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter 
          currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and 
          ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
        - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in 
          usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding 
          of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor 
          drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds 
          become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief Road and 
          bridge closures. 

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: none
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans need not include a threat for tornadoes. 
          Showers and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may still 
          occur.
        - Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical 
          tornadoes.
        - Ensure readiness for the next tropical tornado event.

    - Potential impacts: little to none
        - little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* For more information:
    - http://weather.Gov/box





446 am EDT Tue Sep 19 2017

... Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect... 

* locations affected
    - Newport

* wind
    - latest local forecast: below tropical storm force wind
        - peak wind forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 45 mph

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          tropical storm force wind of 39 to 57 mph.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited wind 
          impacts. Remaining efforts to secure properties should now 
          be brought to completion.
        - Hazardous wind is possible. Failure to adequately shelter 
          may result in serious injury. Move to safe shelter before 
          the wind becomes hazardous.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
          Mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees 
          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown 
          over.
        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within 
          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving 
          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
        - Scattered power and communications outages.

* Storm surge
    - no storm surge inundation forecast

    - current threat to life and property: none
        - the storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Surf conditions may still be rough with some beach erosion. 
          Stronger than normal rip currents may also be present.
        - Exercise due safety.
        - Review your seasonal plan and ensure readiness for the next 
          storm surge event.

    - Realized impacts: being assessed
        - little to no additional surge impacts expected. Community 
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual surge 
          impacts accordingly.

* Flooding rain
    - latest local forecast: 
        - peak rainfall amounts: additional 1-3 inches, with locally 
          higher amounts

    - current threat to life and property: elevated
        - the flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from 
          the previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans should include a reasonable threat for 
          minor flooding where peak rainfall totals are near amounts 
          conducive for localized flash flooding and rapid inundation.
        - To be safe, prepare for the potential of limited flooding 
          rain impacts.
        - Localized flooding is possible. If flood related watches 
          and warnings are issued, heed recommended actions.

    - Potential impacts: limited
        - localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
        - Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter 
          currents. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and 
          ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
        - Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in 
          usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding 
          of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor 
          drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds 
          become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief Road and 
          bridge closures. 

* Tornado
    - latest local forecast: 
        - situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - current threat to life and property: none
        - the tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the 
          previous assessment.
        - Emergency plans need not include a threat for tornadoes. 
          Showers and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may still 
          occur.
        - Little to no preparations needed to guard against tropical 
          tornadoes.
        - Ensure readiness for the next tropical tornado event.

    - Potential impacts: little to none
        - little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* For more information:
    - http://weather.Gov/box