[SKYWARN_Announce] Severe Weather Coordination Message #1

[rmacedo at rcn.com]

Hello to all...

..Isolated to Scattered thunderstorms possible today across much of Southern New England particularly north of the Mass Pike but cannot be ruled out elsewhere anytime after 2 PM through early evening. Heavy rainfall and urban/poor drainage flooding is the main threat but strong winds and hail could occur in the strongest thunderstorms..
..SKYWARN Self-Activation will monitor thunderstorm development through the day today. This will be the only coordination message on today's thunderstorm potential unless a significant upgrade occurs. Below is the NWS Taunton Area Forecast Discussion regarding today's thunderstorm potential..

NWS Taunton Area Forecast Discussion:
http://kamala.cod.edu/ma/latest.fxus61.KBOX.html

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Macedo (KD1CY)
ARES SKYWARN Coordinator
Eastern Massachusetts ARES Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator
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