1/13/2024 - MA storm

[Nathan F]

- How much rain will we get?
- How much wind?

Discuss the forecast and models here!

 

[Nathan F]

MA gonna get slammed. [PHOTO: 12z run from today, GFS]

 

[Nathan F]

Can any one tell me a model to run to see this storm?

 

[TH2002]

Looks like that will just be some heavy rain and gusty winds. The forecast from NWS Norton mentions gusts to 39 while the threshold for a severe thunderstorm is 58 mph or higher. Could certainly see some flooding and possibly some smaller/older trees down.

 

[Nathan F]

Looks like that will just be some heavy rain and gusty winds. The forecast from NWS Norton mentions gusts to 39 while the threshold for a severe thunderstorm is 58 mph or higher. Could certainly see some flooding and possibly some smaller/older trees down.

Saw gusts to 50mph but yeah I have a lot of old trees where I live so...

 

[TH2002]

Saw gusts to 50mph but yeah I have a lot of old trees where I live so...

Regardless of what the forecasted peak gusts are, watch out. I've seen old/unhealthy trees topple over or split in half in gusts less than 50 mph. Every time they took out fences and even a powerline in one case.

 

[Nathan F]

Regardless of what the forecasted peak gusts are, watch out. I've seen old/unhealthy trees topple over or split in half in gusts less than 50 mph. Every time they took out fences and even a powerline in one case.

I know, had 60mph gusts tuesday with 3.2" of rain. Gonna have 50+ tomorrow and 40+ sunday. Praying for saftey this weekend.