Official Twitter Account for the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment.
Cape Cod, MA
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Barnstable Co Health retweeted
A special weather statement has been issued for Plymouth MA, Middleborough MA and East Falmouth MA until 3:45 AM EDT
ALT This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 3:45 AM EDT. The statement includes Plymouth MA, Middleborough MA and East Falmouth MA. A cluster of showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall will impact portions of central Dukes, southwestern Barnstable and southern Plymouth and east central Bristol Counties through 345 AM EDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 30 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
Catch us tomorrow at @CapeCodComCol for WaterWORKS Career Day! We're excited to teach regional high school students about the jobs in the water-reliant economy that surrounds them.
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#capecod #blueeconomy #jobs #water
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
[1/2] [Thu 5 AM] Key messages for Friday's #winter storm
- Precipitation starts as moderate to heavy #snow during pre-dawn hours, then changes to a wintry mix south of Mass Pike.
- Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour coinciding with Friday morning commute.
#MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
[2/2] [Thu 5 AM] Key messages for Friday's #winter storm
- Uncertainty in timing of changeover from heavy snow to wintry mix
- Second period of snow later Fri, possibly affecting evening commute for eastern MA & RI
- Flash freeze potential across southeast MA & RI late in the day
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
[4 PM] Winter Storm Watches have been posted for much of Eastern MA & RI where we have the highest confidence of heavy snowfall very late Friday into Saturday. Note that the forecast snowfall amounts go out to Sat 7 PM and additional accumulations are possible. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
Potentially damaging winds on Monday morning; up to 70 mph gusts possible along eastern MA coast including Cape Ann & Cape Cod areas.
Take steps to prepare for and stay safe during power outages: bit.ly/Powers-Out
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
[Weather Concerns Today] A 2-4 hour period of heavy rain, gusty winds and a few embedded t-storms are expected later today. Poor drainage street flooding, southerly wind gusts of 35-50 mph and even the low risk for isolated severe weather/localized damaging wind gusts.
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK UPDATE: 152 more cases reported in fast-growing Salmonella outbreak. The source remains unknown, but investigators are working quickly to identify a food linked to illness. Latest info: bit.ly/3EwNocm.
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
Special Marine Warning including the Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 nm and Ocean Waters from Provincetown to Nantucket from 20 to 35 NM offshore until 12:30 AM EDT
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island until 7 AM EDT
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
11 am Update from our friends @NHC_Atlantic. #Henri is now a hurricane. Even if it appears the rain will "miss" SE MA and RI, the strongest winds are centered east of the core, meaning residents in these areas should still prepare for impacts.
#mawx #riwx #ctwx
Hurricane #Henri Advisory 23: Henri is Now a Hurricane. A Dangerous Storm Surge, Hurricane Conditions, and Flooding Rainfall Expected in Portions of the Northeast United States Beginning Late Tonight Or Early Sunday. go.usa.gov/W3H
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
[9:30 am] Rain and flooding will be significant aspects of #Henri, as more than 5" of rain is expected to fall across CT and western MA. The axis of heaviest precip will shift as the storm track shifts, but will be just to the west of the center of the storm.
#mawx #riwx #ctwx
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
#Henri Update. Shift west but MA will still be impacted. Threats include:
✅Inland flooding rains into western/central MA
✅Storm surge flooding southern MA coast
✅Damaging winds east of storm track
Today: Make final preparations before storm's arrival.
mass.gov/mema/hurricanes
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are anticipated from 1 PM - 9 PM today.
Main threats are damaging winds, hail & locally heavy rainfall which may lead to street flooding.
Safety tips: mass.gov/mema/thunderstorms
[Wed Severe Wx Update] Scattered strong to severe t-storms expected this afternoon & evening. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and locally heavy downpours are the main threats. The greatest risk is south of the Mass Pike. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx weather.gov/boston
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
#Elsa may bring winds gusts up to 50 mph Fri - greatest risk in southeastern MA, Cape/Islands.
✅Secure or bring in outdoor objects (furniture, children's toys, trash cans) that could be swept away or damaged during strong winds or flooding.
Prep tips: bit.ly/3i49YNj
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 8PM for most of #Massachusetts (except for the Cape & Islands).
A watch means thunderstorms are possible - be prepared.
Storms may bring strong winds, hail and lightning.
Safety tips: mass.gov/mema/thunderstorms
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
🌩️Be aware of the forecast before you head out this afternoon/evening, and have a plan to shelter if you need to. #SevereWeather
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
Strong/severe thunderstorms possible between 5-9PM this evening with damaging winds. Small hail and an isolated tornado is also possible.
• Identify locations you can take shelter during storms - When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
• Safety tips: mass.gov/mema/thunderstorms
Barnstable Co Health retweeted
Many important updates from Governor Baker today.
👉 Effective 4/30 - Face Coverings Order will be relaxed for some outdoor settings.
👉 5/10 - We begin to reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries + plans for further reopening on 5/29 + 8/1. Watch zcu.io/gFuV
