The salient point of our discussion today revolves around the significant weather events currently impacting various regions across the United States. We commence with the early season influences from the Pacific, which have resulted in heavy rainfall and mountain snow in the Northwest and Northern California, alongside coastal hazards affecting Oregon and the Bay Area. Furthermore, the Northeast is experiencing the aftermath of a strong cold front, characterized by brisk winds that have led to scattered outages and downed limbs in Connecticut. Additionally, Alaska's marine zones are grappling with severe freezing conditions and gale warnings, while Hawaii is under a high surf advisory, posing risks to coastal activities. We conclude with an overview of the broader weather landscape, noting the absence of active cyclones in the tropics, thus providing a comprehensive summary of the current meteorological challenges.
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The Pacific Northwest is experiencing early season impacts, including heavy rain and mountain snow.
Connecticut has reported scattered outages and downed limbs following overnight wind bursts.
A high surf advisory is in effect for Hawaii, affecting north and east facing shores.
Coastal hazards and minor flooding are anticipated around the Bay Area during high tide periods.
Strong winds and hazardous marine conditions are expected in Long Island Sound this morning.
Minor flooding is possible in Oregon due to ongoing coastal flood warnings and high surf advisories.
First, the Pacific brings early season impacts, heavy rain and mountain snow for the Northwest and Northern California, plus coastal hazards for Oregon and the Bay Area.
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In the Northeast, a strong cold front exits but leaves behind brisk damaging gusts and spots and lingering marine hazards on Long Island Sound.
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Crews in Connecticut report scattered outages and downed limbs from the overnight wind burst.
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Alaska Marine zones face heavy freezing, spray and gales and Thompson Pass sees blowing snow Travel concerns Hawaii has a high surf advisory today.
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Elevated surf and strong trades keep beach and small craft risks.
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Elevated tropics remain quiet basin wide.
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No active cyclones in the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific or Central Pacific and formation is not expected within seven days.
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Earthquake check USGS shows routine seismicity the past 24 hours, including small events in Alaska.
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No US damaging quakes flagged.
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Let's run through the Alaska Mariners face heavy freezing spray warnings and gales over portions of the Bering Gulf of Alaska and coastal waters.
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Icing can accumulate rapidly on smaller vessels.
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Overland A winter weather advisory for blowing snow in Thompson Pass reduces visibility to a half mile at times today.
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Elsewhere, cold and periods of snow spread across parts of the Interior and Southwest through tonight.
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California A coastal hazards day for the Bay Area and Central Coast.
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High surf advisory and a coastal flood advisory remain in effect with long periods swell and king tide cycles.
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Expect hazardous surf, sneaker waves and minor flooding in vulnerable bayside spots around high tide.
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Small craft advisories and hazardous seas warnings are posted for many coastal waters.
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Farther north, showers linger early with light high elevation snow in the northern Sierra and southern Cascades.
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Connecticut Overnight wind brought scattered tree damage and a few thousand power outages statewide.
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The wind advisory has expired but breezy conditions persist and a gale low water advisory continues for Long Island Sound.
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NWS Boston Notes 50-60-mile per hour peak gust potential Overnight conditions ease through the day.
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Hawaii A high surf advisory continues today for north and east facing shores.
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Kauai to the Big island with strong trades maintaining choppy conditions.
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Massachusetts the cold front is east but lingering strong Northwest gusts and marine hazards continue this morning.
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NWS guidance highlighted 50 to 60 mile per hour gust potential.
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Overnight impacts included scattered outages and downed limbs with gradual improvement through the day.
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Montana High wind warnings and advisories cover portions of north central Montana today with another round of strong winds possible Friday.
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Mountain snow continues along the Rocky Mountain front and parts of southwest Montana through Friday with minor pass level accumulations.
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New York Gusty Northwest winds persist behind the front.
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Strongest on the island and coastal plain.
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Early easing later today.
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Marine conditions remain hazardous for small craft.
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Oregon along the coast, a coastal flood warning advisory and high surf advisory remain in effect with large, long period swell and king tides.
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Minor flooding is possible around high tide and bar jetty conditions are hazardous.
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Inland showers continue with light Cascade snow at higher elevations and breezy winds in exposed terrain.
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Winter headlines continue in the Cascades with accumulating snow and periods of reduced visibility.
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Lowland rain and gusty onshore winds spread across western Washington.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
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That's your EMN Morning Brief for Thursday, November 6th.
