Winter Storm Warning

SCITUATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Good afternoon,

We are forecast to be impacted by a strong winter storm Sunday night into Monday with extremely strong winds, heavy rain, potential for coastal flooding, and power outages possible. We are under a High Wind Warning and believe the strong winds will be the primary impact from this storm. Steady southeast winds 35-40mph with gusts potentially exceeding 60mph are anticipated after midnight to approximately noon on Monday with the peak winds occurring from 4am to 10am.

If the wind gusts do exceed 55mph, we expect to experience tree and limb damage which will likely cause scattered power outages. If the gusts do get into the 60’s, the power issues could be more widespread. Please be aware of downed power lines. If you witness downed power lines stay clear and call 911 and report the issue to National Grid at 800-465-1212 or Eversource for Humarock residents at 800-286-2000.

We are also under a Coastal Flood Warning with splash over to minor coastal flooding expected along our immediate coastal neighborhoods. The moderate high tide at 10:42am is (9.9’) with a 2’ to 3’ storm surge forecast. We are fortunate that the strongest winds are forecast to be from the southeast not the northeast. With southeast winds the Cape would block the highest waves and with most of our coastline facing northeast we expect lesser coastal impacts from offshore winds of this strength.

If the storm does shift to the east, these winds could veer back to the east/northeast so please be prepared along the coast. Please move your vehicles from the flood prone areas and secure any outside furniture or grills still on your decks.

Be prepared for potential power outages, today would be a good time to check your generators to make sure they will start. Get spare gas for your generator and fuel up your vehicles, we all remember the long gas lines from the recent October storm. If you need your generator please make sure the exhaust is facing away from any windows or doors and never set them up in your basement.

Carbon Monoxide has become one of the leading causes of death during storms so please place your generator in safe location and check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We ask everyone to try to stay home Monday morning with the highest winds having the potential to cause tree, limb, and wire damage. If roads are blocked, we will need time to clear them for safe travel.

Stay safe and enjoy your weekend!