Acushnet MA Office of Emergency Management

06/13/2026

..COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways (4.4 to 7.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water) around the
evening high tides.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
Southeast Providence RI, Eastern Kent RI, Bristol RI, and
Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM EDT this evening through late Monday night.
The evening high tide periods tonight, Sunday night and
Monday night are of the greatest concern.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding occurs along the most
vulnerable shoreline locales in Newport, Portsmouth and
Middletown. This includes flooding at parking lots near
beaches in Newport, and a portion of Hazard Road. Minor
coastal flooding also occurs on several streets in the Common
Fence Point area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

06/13/2026

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
740 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026
WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes to the forecast.
KEY MESSAGES...

- Mostly dry with above normal temperatures continuing through
the weekend with humidity on the decrease.

- Expecting showers and thunderstorms Sunday night with the risk
for severe weather remaining low.

- Seasonable temperatures and lower humidity returns through the
first half of next week before a return to a more active
pattern late-week.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon into the evening hours primarily across western MA and CT. The primary hazards would be strong, damaging winds along with hail.

06/08/2026

HEADING TO THE BEACH TODAY?
There is an increased risk for dangerous rip currents. High Risk: East-facing beaches of Cape Cod and Nantucket. Moderate Risk: Northeast MA beaches, Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island, and the RI south coast. If visiting the beach, swim near a lifeguard if available and never enter the water alone.

06/06/2026

General Eisenhower message to Allied Troops:
"Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of N**i tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the N**i triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."