Cape Cod, MA Weather and Celtics Blog

My thinking for Kyle's forecast track.

......Tropical Storm Kyle will brush Cape Cod and Nantucket...

... New information...

The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Kyle takes the eye of the
storm approximately 100 miles east of Nantucket sometime late tonight
into Sunday. Tropical Storm Kyle could become a hurricane as it moves
by southern New England.

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons...

In Massachusetts...

Barnstable and Nantucket counties.

... Watches/warnings...

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.Gov on the
internet for more information about these additional hazards.

High surf advisory.

... Storm surge and storm tide...

A storm surge of 0.5 to 1.0 ft should impact the east coasts of Cape
Cod and Nantucket during the morning high tide Sunday.

... Winds...

The strongest winds from Kyle should remain offshore. However... some
wind gusts to tropical storm force... or 39 mph or greater are expected.

... Probability of hurricane/tropical storm conditions...

For Hyannis MA...

There is a 45 percent chance of winds 34 kt /39 mph/ or greater...
most likely to begin between 8 am and 8 PM sun.

There is a 3 percent chance of winds 64 kt /74 mph/ or greater...
most likely to begin between 8 am and 8 PM sun.

For Nantucket MA...

There is a 54 percent chance of winds 34 kt /39 mph/ or greater...
most likely to begin between 8 PM Sat and 8 am sun.

There is a 5 percent chance of winds 64 kt /74 mph/ or greater...
most likely to begin between 8 am and 8 PM sun.

... Inland flooding...

Periods of heavy rainfall are expected... but should only lead to
minor flooding of urban and poor-drainage areas.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated around 2 PM.