Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 1:46PM EDT until September 5 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways (2.9 to 11.4 feet Mean Lower
Low Water). For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current
Risk, from late tonight through Sunday 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. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov