Weather Forecast for Gloucester

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.2 to 12.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water). An extended period of beach erosion is also expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong northeast winds with large waves will result in minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles from late Friday through the weekend. The greatest risk for coastal flooding appears to be setting up south of Boston and onto the Cape and Islands. In addition...the long duration of northeast winds coupled with large waves over multiple high tide cycles will result in areas of beach erosion for a prolonged period.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.2 to 12.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water). An extended period of beach erosion is also expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong northeast winds with large waves will result in minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles from late Friday through the weekend. The greatest risk for coastal flooding appears to be setting up south of Boston and onto the Cape and Islands. In addition...the long duration of northeast winds coupled with large waves over multiple high tide cycles will result in areas of beach erosion for a prolonged period.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down branches and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.2 to 12.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong northeast winds with large waves will result in minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles from late today through the weekend. The water also may struggle to vacate the area after the high tides given persistent strong northeast winds. The greatest risk for coastal flooding appears to be setting up south of Boston and onto the Cape and Islands. In addition...the long duration of northeast winds coupled with large waves over multiple high tide cycles will result in areas of severe beach erosion for a prolonged period.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.2 to 12.8 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong northeast winds with large waves will result in minor coastal flooding with pockets of moderate coastal flooding over multiple high tide cycles from late today through the weekend. The water also may struggle to vacate the area after the high tides given persistent strong northeast winds. The greatest risk for coastal flooding appears to be setting up south of Boston and onto the Cape and Islands. In addition...the long duration of northeast winds coupled with large waves over multiple high tide cycles will result in areas of severe beach erosion for a prolonged period.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.