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November 30, 2020 | Weather Update: High Wind Warning and Heavy Rain for Cape Cod and the Islands

Event: Special Weather Statement
Alert:
...HEAVY RAIN MAY LEAD TO STREET FLOODING THIS AFTERNOON AND 
EVENING... 
 
A period of widespread rain with embedded downpours will impact 
southern New England this afternoon and evening. This may lead to 
localized street flooding, particularly during the evening 
commute. Keep this in mind if you will be traveling this evening 
and avoid driving through flooded roads.
Target Area:
Barnstable
Central Middlesex County
Dukes
Eastern Essex
Eastern Franklin
Eastern Hampden
Eastern Hampshire
Eastern Norfolk
Eastern Plymouth
Nantucket
Northern Bristol
Northern Worcester
Northwest Middlesex County
Southeast Middlesex
Southern Bristol
Southern Plymouth
Southern Worcester
Suffolk
Western Essex
Western Franklin
Western Hampden
Western Hampshire
Western Norfolk
Western Plymouth
 

Event:

High Wind Warning
Alert:
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM 
EST TUESDAY... 
 
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 
mph expected. 
 
* WHERE...Central and southern Rhode Island, southeast 
Massachusetts including Cape Cod and the Islands as well as 
coastal Essex county. 
 
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Tuesday. 
 
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down some trees and power 
lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be 
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Instructions: People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Target Area:
Barnstable
Dukes
Eastern Essex
Eastern Norfolk
Eastern Plymouth
Nantucket
Northern Bristol
Southern Bristol
Southern Plymouth
Western Plymouth