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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:22 PM Sep. 19, 2024 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Boston area.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some vulnerable coastal roads become impassable
around high tide. Flooding 1 to 2 feet deep affects some
coastal roads and low lying areas from Revere and Winthrop
through Boston to Hull, Braintree, and Quincy. Splashover and
debris may wash onto coastal roads when large waves occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Boston Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
20/01 AM  12.2/12.7   2.1/ 2.6   1.0/ 1.5     2       None
20/01 PM  13.5/14.0   3.4/ 3.9   1.9/ 2.3     2      Minor
21/02 AM  12.4/12.9   2.2/ 2.7   1.6/ 2.0     2      Minor
21/02 PM  12.8/13.3   2.7/ 3.2   1.3/ 1.8     2      Minor
22/03 AM  11.7/12.2   1.6/ 2.0   1.4/ 1.9     2       None

Revere
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
20/01 AM  12.2/12.7   2.2/ 2.7   1.0/ 1.5     2       None
20/01 PM  13.4/13.9   3.5/ 4.0   1.8/ 2.2     2      Minor
21/02 AM  12.3/12.8   2.3/ 2.8   1.5/ 2.0     2      Minor
21/02 PM  12.8/13.3   2.8/ 3.4   1.3/ 1.8     2      Minor
22/03 AM  11.6/12.1   1.7/ 2.2   1.3/ 1.8    1-2      None

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:09 PM Sep. 19, 2024 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM FRIDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 3 feet expected.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Boston Harbor. In
Rhode Island coastal waters, Narragansett Bay.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Friday to 8 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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