Evacuation Advisory Issued For South Shore Coastal Residents

SCITUATE, MA — A nor'easter set to hit the Bay State this weekend is expecting to cause flooding across coastal communities on the South Shore, bringing in military vehicles and an evacuation advisory.

Scituate Fire Chief John Murphy said an evacuation advisory has been put in play for people who live on the water. "We asked all our coastal residents to consider leaving, but we're not mandating it," Murphy said in a statement. "There are going to be 20-25 foot waves in the high tide."

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for coastal Massachusetts and the Cape, where 18-24 inches of snow is expected to fall overnight Friday until Sunday morning.

A list of 65 hotels nearby was sent out to residents who do not want to stay home for the storm, Murphy added.

Eversource, meanwhile, is preparing for the likelihood of power outages due to downed trees or limbs by positioning line and tree crews across the state – including hundreds on loan from other states.

Some areas along the coast could see an isolated 30 inches of snow, while a widespread 18-24 inches is expected, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm watch will take effect late Friday night and it will remain in place through Saturday evening.