Forecast and Conditions for Braintree, Massachusetts

Updated: 12:27 AM EDT on September 07, 2008
Observed at South Braintree, Massachusetts
Temperature 74.0 °F / 23.3 °C
Humidity 99%
Dew Point 74 °F / 23 °C
Wind ENE at 1.0 mph / 1.6 km/h
Pressure 29.14 in / 986.7 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Light Rain
Visibility 5.0 miles / 8.0 kilometers
Clouds Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 1500 ft / 457 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 2100 ft / 640 m
Overcast (OVC) : 3000 ft / 914 m
Yesterday's Maximum 83 °F / 28 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 69 °F / 20 °C
Normal high 75 °F / 23 °C
Normal low 60 °F / 15 °C
Record high 102 °F / 38 °C (1881)
Record low 43 °F / 6 °C (1888)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 11
Sunrise06:16 AM (EDT)
Sunset07:06 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise02:32 PM (EDT)
Moon Set11:03 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase
Areal Flood Warning
Statement as of 10:25 PM EDT on September 6, 2008


The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a

* Flood Warning for urban areas and small streams in...
western Essex County in eastern Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Lynn... Lawrence...
Eastern Middlesex County in eastern Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Waltham... Somerville... Newton...
Lowell... Cambridge...
Norfolk County in eastern Massachusetts...
this includes the cities of... Weymouth... Quincy... Franklin...
Brookline...
Suffolk County in eastern Massachusetts...
this includes the city of Boston...
northwestern Bristol County in southeast Massachusetts...
this includes the city of North Attleborough...
northwestern Plymouth County in southeast Massachusetts...
this includes the city of Brockton...

* until 615 am EDT Sunday

* at 1022 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
very heavy rainfall falling in the warned area and will
continue to do so through very early Sunday morning. Rainfall
rates up to two and a half inches per hour at times will be likely as
Tropical Storm Hanna makes her closest approach. Storm total
rainfall amounts will likely exceed 3 to 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 4202 7140 4201 7143 4270 7131 4275 7120
      4281 7118 4285 7092 4245 7087 4243 7091
      4240 7090 4240 7096 4231 7093 4230 7086
      4210 7083 4191 7138

Ekster



930 PM EDT Sat Sep 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

Mle



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.





Inland Tropical Wind Warning
Statement as of 10:58 PM EDT on September 6, 2008


... Tropical Storm Wind Warning remains in effect until 8 am EDT
Sunday...

... New information...

Updated storm information in synopsis.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons...

In Connecticut...

Hartford... Tolland and Windham counties.

In Massachusetts...

Southern Worcester... central Middlesex... southeast Middlesex...
western Norfolk... western Essex... northern Bristol and western
Plymouth counties.

In Rhode Island...

Northwest Providence and western Kent counties.

... Watches/warnings...

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the
internet for more information about these additional hazards.

        Flood Warning
        Flash Flood Watch.

... Winds...

Winds are expected to rapidly shift east and increase to 25 to
35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph... and continue through about 3 am
Sunday. Winds should shift to the northwest by 4 am and start to
diminish.

In northern Connecticut... the expectation of strong winds is
mainly for areas along... south and east of Interstate 84.

... Probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions...

For Hartford CT...

There is a 37 percent chance of winds 34 kt /39 mph/ or greater...
most likely to begin between 8 PM Sat and 8 am sun.

... Inland flooding...

Total rainfall this weekend of 3 to 6 inches... with locally
higher amounts... is expected. This could lead to flash flooding
of urban or low-lying... poor-drainage areas. Minor river flooding of
a few of the larger tributaries is possible tonight into Sunday.

... Tornadoes...

There is a low probability of an isolated weak tornado tonight.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated around 2 am.




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 72. Southeast winds 40 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. At 3 am...showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Temperature around 72. Southeast winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. At 5 am...widespread showers. Temperature around 71. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Forecast as of 9:05 PM EDT on September 6, 2008

Tropical Storm Wind Warning in effect until 8 am EDT Sunday...
Rest of Tonight
Tropical storm conditions expected. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Areas of fog. Locally heavy rainfall possible late in the evening. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45 mph...increasing to 40 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55 mph after midnight. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Sunday
Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly cloudy with numerous showers in the morning...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Humid with highs around 80. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Cooler. Less humid with lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 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 upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 70.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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 mid 70s.
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