Braintree, South Shore Brace For High Winds, Coastal Flooding

BRAINTREE, MA — The short of it is that Friday is going to be a bad day to be near the water and the coast on the South Shore.

A massive storm is expected to hit the state and bring flooding, high waves, and dangerous winds to the area. As such, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch, high wind warning, and a coastal flood warning. That means there's a high potential for power loss, flooding, and structural damage.

Here's what to expect:

The Warnings

Flood Watch

In effect from Friday 7 a.m. to Saturday 7 a.m. Much of the South Shore can expect 2-3 inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to 4 inches.

High Wind Warning

In effect from Friday 10 a.m. to Saturday 10 a.m. Winds are forecasted to hit the 25-25 mph range with gusts up to 70 mph. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely, according to the NWS.

Coastal Flood Warning

In effect from Friday 9 a.m. to Sunday 3 a.m. Storm surges reaching 3-4 feed Friday are possible for the entire coast from Salisbury to Plymouth. The NWS says to expect destruction on the immediate shoreline and widespread inundation of coastal roads and basements.

The Impact Will Be Bad

Matt Noyes of NBC Boston noted on Twitter that this storm will be different from the Jan. 4 storm. This one has more wave energy from offshore and three tide cycles instead of one. That means a higher poential for damage.

Is There School Friday?

While some districts like Quincy, Hull, Marshfield, and Scituate won't be open Friday, there has been no announcement from Braintree officials. If school gets called off, we'll post it here.

Emergency Numbers

• In case of an emergency, dial 911
• Braintree Police Department - 781-842-1212
• Braintree Fire Department - 781-843-3600
• Braintree Electric and Light Department: 781-348-2353
• Highway Department: 781-794-8950
• Mayor Joe Sullivan's office: 781-794-8100
• National Grid power outages: 800-465-1212
• National Grid gas emergencies: 800-233-5325
• Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
• Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)

Image via National Weather Service