Beryl becomes extratropical

In the latest and final advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beryl has become extratropical. This means that Beryl has lost her tropical characteristics.

Last night, Beryl moved across Nantucket Island, Martha's Vineyard, and extreme southeastern Massachusetts. So far, there are no reports of significant damage, injuries, or even power outages. Here are some maximum wind gusts and rainfall totals for the affected areas:

City High Wind Gust Storm Total Rain
Chatham 23 MPH 0.33 inches
Nantucket 56 MPH 0.24 inches
Martha's 18 MPH 0.14 inches

Conditions deteriorating across Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard

While Tropical Storm Beryl is not as strong as it was this morning, conditions are beginning to deteriorate across Martha's Vineyard (M.V.) and Nantucket Island (N.I.) in Massachusetts.

The latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center places the center of Beryl about 100 miles southwest of Nantucket Island. Top sustained winds are currently at 50 MPH while minimum central pressure is at 1,003 MB.

All watches and warnings remain in place; however, the tropical storm watches for the Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Long Island Coasts may be lifted tonight or tomorrow morning.

Latest observations from the National Weather Service in Boston, MA show sustained winds around 20 MPH at M.V. and N.I. while winds gust to near 30 MPH. N.I. is reporting rainfall as of this report.

Tropical Storm Beryl does not look as impressive on radar as she did earlier today. This is because she is not only entering the cooler waters of the Atlantic Ocean but she is experiencing increasing upper-level wind shear. Expect Beryl to have cleared the Massachusetts Coast by about 1:00 PM EDT tomorrow.

Informational Links:

• Latest Observations from Nantucket Island, MA
• Latest Observations from Martha's Vineyard, MA
• Latest Observations from Chatham, MA

Note: Be sure to check the time of the observations because if power goes out, the observation reports will stop.

Tropical Storm Warnings issued for Cape Cod

As Tropical Storm Beryl continues on her north to northeastward track, her tropical storm force winds move closer to the New England States.

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the Massachusetts Coast from Plymouth to Woods Hole including Cape Cod, Nantucket Island, and Martha's Vineyard. A tropical storm warning means that winds in excess of 40 MPH along with high seas and heavy rains are expected within 24 hours.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Long Island from Woods Hole, MA to Port Jefferson, NY including New Haven, CT and the eastern half of Long Island, NY.

As of the 2:00 PM EDT advisory, Beryl contains winds to 60 MPH with a minimum central pressure of 1,002 MB. Storm surges of one to three feet are expected in southern Massachusetts.

Latest forecast maps show that the swath of 40 to 55 MPH winds will effect areas along the coast of southeastern Massachusetts with winds frm 55 to 60 MPH possibly effecting Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Islands off the coast of Massachusetts.

Informational Links:

• Special Tropical Storm Beryl Page
• Map of Tropical Storm Beryl
• National Hurricane Center
• NOAA - Boston, MA
• NOAA- New York City, NY
  

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Northwest and Central Louisiana

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued a severe thunderstorm watch (WW621) for northwestern and central Louisiana and is in effect until 12:00 AM Thursday. A line of severe thunderstorms which developed along the I-55 Corridor in eastern Mississippi is moving westwards. Due to high instability in the western half of Louisiana, these thunderstorms are expected to maintain their strength. The primary threat will be damaging winds.

Note: The Shreveport-Bossier City, Monroe, and Alexandria-Pineville Metropolitan Areas are included in Watch #621.

Informational Links:

• Jason's Weather Center - Severe Weather Page
• Outline on WW #621 from Storm Prediction Center
• NOAA - Lake Charles, LA
• NOAA - Shreveport, LA
  

Beryl intensifies as watches are issued for Massachusetts Coast

Tropical Storm Beryl's winds have now increase to about 60 MPH with a minimum central pressure of 1,002 MB.

A tropical storm watch is now in effect for the United States East Coast from Plymouth, MA to Woods Hole, MA including Cape Cod, Nantucket Island, Martha's Vineyard. A tropical storm watch means that winds in excess of 40 MPH along with high seas and heavy rains are possible within 36 hours.

Important Links:

• Map of Tropical Storm Beryl
• National Hurricane Center
• Jason's Weather Center - T.S. Beryl Page

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast Louisiana

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for northeast Louisiana including Lake Providence, Tallulah, and Vidalia. The watch is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms capable of producing dime-sized hail and/or wind gusts to near 60 MPH.

Stay tuned to Local Media and/or NOAA Weather Radio for farther updates and possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings (when a severe storm is occurring or imminent).

Important Links:

• Severe Thunderstorm Watch #618 Outline from SPC
• NOAA - Jackson, Mississippi

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