Weather
Mansfield Braces For High Winds, Flood Watch
It may not be a snowstorm, but expect lots of rain and wind.
MANSFIELD , MA — The short of it is that Friday is going to be a tough day to be outside and on the roads.
A massive storm is expected to hit the state and bring flooding to the coast, high waves, and dangerous winds to the area. As such, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and high wind warning. That means there's a high potential for power loss, a chance of flooding, and perhaps some structural damage.
Here's what to expect:
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The Warnings
Flood Watch
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In effect from Friday 7 a.m. to Saturday 7 a.m. Much of the area 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 over 50 mph. Damage to trees, power lines, and property are possible with winds of this magnitude. Power outages are likely, according to the NWS.
The Important Maps
The Rain Map
[INLAND FLOODING] A lot of rain expected with this storm, some locations see up to 3 to 4 inches w/ locally higher amounts; poor drainage / urban flooding to be expected, more so along the coast w/ high tides, surge; river flooding possible; FLOOD WATCH in effect pic.twitter.com/DuokBCOgk8
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 1, 2018
The Wind Map
[DAMAGING WINDS] Onshore hurricane force gusts, otherwise a general 30 to 50 mph E / NE wind, mainly late Friday into Friday night; downed limbs, powerlines, structural damage especially along the coast; exacerbated w/ higher accumulations of pasty, heavy, wet snow pic.twitter.com/sgHornyj3i
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 1, 2018
Emergency Numbers
- In case of an emergency, dial 911
- Mansfield Police Department - 508-261-7301
- Mansfield Fire Department - 508-261-7321 (North Main Street), 508-261-7321 (Plymouth Street)
- Mansfield Municipal Electric Department: 508-261-7361
- Comcast: 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278)
- Verizon: 1-800-VERIZON (1-800-837-4966)
Image via National Weather Service
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