Weather Alerts for Plymouth CountyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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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 |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/22 1:45am | Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 2/22 4:15pm | Severity: Extreme | Certainty: Likely |
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* 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. |
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| PLYMOUTH COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Nantucket |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/22 3:17am | Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 2/22 4:30pm | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
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* 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. |
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| PLYMOUTH COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Nantucket |
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| Effective: Sun, 2/22 3:17am | Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am | Urgency: Future |
| Expires: Sun, 2/22 4:30pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
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* 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. |
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| PLYMOUTH COUNTY | ||
Areas Affected: Eastern Plymouth - Barnstable - Dukes - Nantucket |
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| Effective: Sat, 2/21 2:03pm | Updated: Sun, 2/22 10:14am | Urgency: Past |
| Expires: Sat, 2/21 2:18pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
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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. |
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