Weather Alerts for Plymouth County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Blizzard Warning  BLIZZARD WARNING   Blizzard Warning
PLYMOUTH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Eastern Essex - Western Norfolk - Southeast Middlesex - Suffolk - Eastern Norfolk - Northern Bristol - Western Plymouth - Eastern Plymouth - Southern Bristol - Southern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Northwest Providence - Southeast Providence - Western Kent - Eastern Kent - Bristol - Washington - Newport - Block Island
Effective: Sun, 2/22 1:45am Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 2/22 4:15pm Severity:  Extreme  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern
Massachusetts and 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.

Information:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

Coastal Flood Warning  COASTAL FLOOD WARNING   Coastal Flood Warning
PLYMOUTH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Eastern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Nantucket
Effective: Sun, 2/22 3:17am Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 2/22 4:30pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* 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, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket
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.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
PLYMOUTH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Eastern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Nantucket
Effective: Sun, 2/22 3:17am Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am Urgency: Future
Expires: Sun, 2/22 4:30pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Possible

 
Details:
* 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, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket
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.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Watch  COASTAL FLOOD WATCH   Coastal Flood Watch
PLYMOUTH COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Eastern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Nantucket
Effective: Sat, 2/21 2:03pm Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am Urgency: Past
Expires: Sat, 2/21 2:18pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Observed

 
Details:
The Coastal Flood Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Boston/Norton MA on this developing situation.

Information:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.