Forecast and Conditions for Bernardston, Massachusetts

Updated: 12:20 AM EDT on September 07, 2008 Observed at Weatherhead Hollow, Guilford, Vermont
Temperature	66.3 °F / 19.1 °C
Humidity	96%
Dew Point	65 °F / 18 °C
Wind	NNE at 1.0 mph / 1.6 km/h
Pressure	29.68 in / 1005.0 hPa (Falling)
Conditions	Heavy Rain
Visibility	2.0 miles / 3.2 kilometers
Clouds	Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 1600 ft / 487 m Overcast (OVC) : 4000 ft / 1219 m
Yesterday's Maximum	77.8 °F / 25.4 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	65.8 °F / 18.8 °C
Normal high	74 °F / 23 °C
Normal low	51 °F / 10 °C
Record high	89 °F / 31 °C (2007)
Record low	43 °F / 6 °C (2000)
Sunrise	06:21 AM (EDT)
Sunset	07:13 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise	02:40 PM (EDT)
Moon Set	11:08 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase

Areal Flood Warning Statement as of 9:30 PM EDT on September 6, 2008

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a

* Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in...
Kent County in Rhode Island...
Providence County in Rhode Island...
this includes the city of Woonsocket...
Worcester County in central Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Worcester... Milford... Leominster...
Fitchburg...
Western Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Lowell... Framingham...
southwestern Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts...
east central Hartford County in northern Connecticut...
this includes the city of Manchester...
Tolland County in northern Connecticut...
this includes the cities of... Vernon... Mansfield...
Windham County in northern Connecticut...
this includes the cities of... Willimantic... Putnam... Plainfield...
eastern Franklin County in western Massachusetts...
eastern Hampden County in western Massachusetts...
southeastern Hampshire County in western Massachusetts...

* until 530 am EDT Sunday

* at 926 PM EDT National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
very heavy rainfall was falling in the warned area and will
continue to do so through very early Sunday morning. Rainfall
rates up to 2 inches per hour at times will be possible as
Tropical Storm Hanna approaches. Storm total rainfall amounts
will likely exceed 4 inches in several areas. Rainfall this
heavy will cause flooding of creeks... streams... roads...
highways... underpasses... low lying areas... and basements through
the overnight hours. Driving in urbanized areas will be especially
dangerous overnight... as many spots that normally flood in heavy
rainfall will likely be covered in at least a couple of feet of
water. Do not venture outdoors tonight if you do not have to.

Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive into areas where
water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they
appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep
vehicles off the Road. When encountering flooding roads make the
smart choice... turn around... dont drown.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Move to higher ground if you are in an area
which is prone to flooding.

In hilly terrain... there are many low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to drive through
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.

Do not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of
rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle.

Lat... Lon 4163 7182 4162 7197 4165 7216 4170 7223
4170 7226 4166 7226 4163 7232 4165 7256
4269 7237 4270 7131 4160 7149 4160 7179

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701 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2008

The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a

* Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in...
Hartford County in northern Connecticut...
this includes the cities of... Windsor Locks... West Hartford...
Newington... New Britain... Hartford... East Hartford... Bristol...
Franklin County in western Massachusetts...
this includes the city of Greenfield...
western Hampden County in western Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Springfield... Chicopee...
Hampshire County in western Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Northampton... Amherst...

* until 300 am EDT Sunday

* at 658 PM EDT Doppler radar showed widespread heavy rain training
over western Massachusetts and Hartford County in Connecticut.
Rainfall rates up 1 inch per hour are expected. The rainfall is
expected to continue well into the night... with final storm
total amounts between 3 and 6 inches.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported.
Those in flood prone areas should take necessary actions immediately.

Excessive runoff from heavy rain will cause flooding of creeks and
small streams. Significant flooding of urban areas... including roads
and underpasses is also expected. Do not drive through flooded areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Move to higher ground if you are in an area
which is prone to flooding. Avoid driving through flooded roadways.

Lat... Lon 4157 7295 4179 7303 4182 7296 4187 7297
      4196 7291 4197 7304 4202 7303 4208 7308
      4227 7301 4238 7307 4240 7301 4261 7296
      4273 7303 4270 7236 4163 7260 4154 7287

Frank

Flash Flood Watch Statement as of 7:15 PM EDT on September 6, 2008

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* portions of northern Connecticut... Massachusetts... southern
New Hampshire and Rhode Island... including the following
areas... in northern Connecticut... Hartford CT... Tolland CT and
Windham CT. In Massachusetts... Barnstable MA... central
Middlesex MA... Dukes MA... eastern Essex MA... eastern Franklin
MA... eastern Hampden MA... eastern Hampshire MA... eastern
Norfolk MA... eastern Plymouth MA... Nantucket MA... northern
Bristol MA... northern Middlesex MA... northern Worcester MA...
southeast Middlesex MA... southern Bristol MA... southern
Plymouth MA... southern Worcester MA... Suffolk MA... western
Essex MA... western Franklin MA... western Hampden MA... western
Hampshire MA... western Norfolk MA and western Plymouth MA. In
southern New Hampshire... Cheshire NH... eastern Hillsborough NH
and western and central Hillsborough NH. In Rhode Island...
Block Island RI... Bristol RI... eastern Kent RI... Newport RI...
northwest Providence RI... southeast Providence RI... Washington
RI and western Kent RI.

* Through Sunday morning

* widespread showers with scattered thunderstorms associated with
Tropical Storm Hanna are expected to continue to cross the watch
area for much of tonight. This rain will be heavy at times. The
thunderstorms will be capable of producing 3 to 4 inches of rain in
just one hour. At this time... the highest risk for significant
urban flooding will be along and northwest of a Providence to
Boston line. However... we can not rule out some flooding even across
Cape Cod and the islands.

* In Massachusetts... Rhode Island... and northern Connecticut total
weekend rainfall of 3 to 6 inches are expected with a few isolated
higher amounts possible. In southern New Hampshire... rainfall
amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected. Much of this rain is
expected to fall prior to 2 am.

In Connecticut... the Farmington River valley could receive several
inches of rain during the next several hours. These rains are
expected to prompt a strong rise on the river... and could result in
minor flooding on the Farmington River in Simsbury during Sunday.

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Much of this rain is expected to fall during
the nighttime. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder
to recognize the dangers of flash floods.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway.

Stay away from streams and openings to drainage pipes. Swiftly
moving waters can quickly pull a person under water... creating a
life threatening situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.

Forecast as of 12:05 am EDT on September 7, 2008

Now
At 1 am...showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Temperature around 68. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. At 3 am...showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Temperature around 69. North winds 10 to 15 mph. At 5 am...cloudy with scattered showers. Temperature around 68. West winds around 10 mph.

Forecast as of 9:05 PM EDT on September 6, 2008
Flash Flood Watch in effect through Sunday morning...

	Rest of Tonight Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph...becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
	Sunday Mostly cloudy in the morning...then clearing. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
	Sunday Night Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday Night Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
	Tuesday Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning... then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
	Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
	Wednesday Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
	Wednesday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
	Thursday Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
	Thursday Night Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
	Friday Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
	Friday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
	Saturday Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.