New Englanders were gearing for a soggy weekend as a storm system sweeping the region brought significant rainfall and the threat of flooding to the area. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather in Boston was expected to include continuous rain, reaching a high near 47 degrees with southeast winds of 6 to 9 mph, and gusts possibly hitting 20 mph. The chance of precipitation stood at an assured 100%.
Rainfall was set to continue into the evening, potentially heavy at times until around midnight. The temperatures were anticipated to dip to a low of 31 degrees with north-northwest winds blowing 14 to 17 mph, gusting to as much as 30 mph. The rain might give way afterward, leading to a mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 40 degrees and breezy conditions. The information for these forecasts has been sourced from the National Weather Service.
Flooding concerns escalated as this storm system advanced, with rivers and streams expected to rise overnight and into the next day. NBC Boston highlighted potential flooding in basements, backyards, and street intersections during the storm's peak. The forecasters predicted rainfall could reach up to 3 inches in certain areas, with most regions expecting between 1 and 2 inches. Some thunderstorms were also possible in the mix by this evening.
The gusty winds accompanying the storm varied by location: near the South Shore, Cape Cod, and the Islands, there was potential for gusts reaching 40-50 mph, mostly along the waterfront. Meanwhile, other areas, particularly north and west of Boston, were less affected wind-wise, barely seeing temperatures rise into the 40s. As per a report from NBC Boston, winds would shift coming from the north late tonight, with rain exiting 10 pm and skies partly clearing thereafter.
Looking ahead to the next week, weather conditions seem bleak with clouds dominating and showers likely by Wednesday, stretching into the week's end. Although the intensity of the rain was not expected to match that of the weekend's downpour, a consistent decline in weather seemed imminent, with cooler and darker days set in the 40s.
