Marblehead, MA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

High Surf Advisory issued September 27 at 2:27PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.3 to 12.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 2:27PM EDT until September 29 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.3 to 12.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

Coastal Flood Statement issued September 27 at 2:27PM EDT until September 29 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.4 to 6.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA, Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

Flood Warning issued September 27 at 11:53AM EDT until September 29 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

...The National Weather Service in Norton has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...From this evening to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 5.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 9.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 03/25/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued September 27 at 2:48AM EDT until September 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts, including the following areas, Barnstable MA, Central Middlesex MA, Dukes MA, Eastern Essex 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 Norfolk MA and Western Plymouth MA and Rhode Island, including the following areas, Block Island RI, Bristol RI, Eastern Kent RI, Newport RI, Northwest Providence RI, Southeast Providence RI, Washington RI and Western Kent RI. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain will continue across the region right through Monday. Storm total rainfall amount of 2-4" are expected, but localized 5-7" amounts are possible. If these higher amounts are realized...the potential for both urban and small river/stream flooding would increase. This is particularly true if these localized higher amounts occur over a vulnerable urban center. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Marblehead.

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