Active AlertsCape Ann Lighthouse, MA

Coastal Flood Watch

Issued at Fri 12:40 AM Jan. 30
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.9 to 13.3 feet Mean Lower Low Water).
Where: Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
When: From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.
Impacts: Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover. Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.

Recommended Action

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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