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Hurricane Lee Update #6![]()
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Rain overnight totaled .60 inches and wind gusts to 45 mph so far. Looks like Lee shifted east more which is sparing us the worst of the winds. Rain to continue through lunch time and winds remain gusty as storm pulls away.![]()
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Minor coastal flooding at high tide overnight with next high tide around 1pm will have minor to moderate coastal flooding in usual areas.![]()
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SFD ready with additional staffing for the day including 4th ambulance and high water truck. National Guard high water truck also in town to assist as needed.![]()
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Current power outages in town fewer than 20 in the Forestdale area. Eversource liaison checked in and ready to assist. Next update this afternoon 💨🚒
Hurricane Lee Update #5![]()
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Gusty winds arriving over the next few hours with peak of storm between 5am-1pm. Forward speed picked up a little to 20mph. Still expect 1-2 inches of rain and winds 35-45mph with gusts to 60 mph closer to morning.![]()
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SFD staffed and ready to go. National Guard will post a high water evacuation truck at Station 1 overnight as a precaution. Storm surge still looks 1-3ft so minor to moderate coastal flooding expected similar to nor’easters. #Eversource has assigned a power liaison for the duration of storm. Follow eversource app and webpage for outage information.![]()
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Next update 8am tomorrow or sooner as needed. 💨🚒
Hurricane Lee Update #4![]()
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Lee staying on northerly track with winds starting this morning 15-30 mph. No major track changes and expect nor’easter conditions overnight into saturday. Wind gusts to 60mph with 1-2 inches of rain expected. ![]()
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SFD ready to respond and coordinating with town departments and emergency management. Mini updates throughout the day. 💨
Hurricane Lee Update #3![]()
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Tropical Storm warning remains in effect for our region as does Storm Surge Watch. Lee will be a high end tropical storm when it makes it closest pass around 8am Saturday.![]()
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Still expect wind and rain and potential power outages. Wildcard is the storm surge and timing. SFD will have a high water truck staffed for Saturday for low lying area and inland flooded neighborhoods if that occurs. Things should improve later Saturday and power outages are very likely. Town of Sandwich departments have coordinated responsibilities and final decisions will be made tomorrow based on forecast trends.![]()
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Remember to follow #Eversource page for outages alerts and information.![]()
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Next update 8am 💨
Hurricane Lee Update #2![]()
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Overnight model runs pretty consistent with yesterday though maybe a slight shift East. Expect Nor’easter type conditions for Saturday. Storm surge and rain/wind still an issue with 2-3 inches of rain possible and 4 ft storm surge depending on arrival of core of storm. Plan on low level flooding in the usual spots.![]()
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Final planning today with our stakeholders including Spaulding Hospital. Power outages will be an issue with saturated ground and 30 mph winds with gusts to 60mph.![]()
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Next update at 6pm
Some information from NWS Boston on expected winds/gusts. www.spaghettimodels.com
Hurricane Lee Update #1: ![]()
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Latest models keep Lee off shore but close enough for impacts. National Hurricane Center issued a Storm Surge Watch for Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket. More potential watches and warnings coming.![]()
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Sandwich Fire worked with Police / DPW / Harbormaster / Council on Aging and Natural Resources on some initial planning. Pre-storm equipment checks complete and tomorrow is stakeholder meetings and final preparations. Bulk of Storm to occur Sat 6am to 6pm.![]()
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Update #2 in the morning after we get overnight information. Stay tuned 💨
Sandwich Fire starting preparations for indirect or direct impacts from Hurricane Lee. Equipment inventory today, equipment movement Thursday -Friday with final plan ready for 6pm Friday. SFD will coordinate with other town departments on communications and messaging throughout the storm.![]()
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Final track still not determined but high probability of wind and rain with storm surge.
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