Boston residents should brace for a wet and windy spell as forecasters predict heavy rain and gusty winds making their arrival overnight. The National Weather Service forecasts "rain, mainly after 8pm" with potential heavy downpours at times, and lows hovering around 52 degrees. Winds are expected to blow from the south at 11 to 17 mph, with gusts possibly reaching as high as 33 mph. There's a certainty of precipitation, and estimates suggest rain could total between three quarters to one inch.
As reported by NBC Boston, Wednesday night's rain signifies just one aspect of the more prominent storm system, though the deluge in Boston should be restricted to a "few hours overnight." Despite the brevity of the rain, it's expected to be intense, enough so that certain areas might see nearly an inch of accumulation. "Gusty winds will accompany the downpours, with some spots peaking near 50 mph," NBC Boston states. The tempest is swift to depart, but the cloud cover won't part as quickly.
Thursday's outlook brings a silver lining with temperatures climbing to the upper 50s, as per the National Weather Service predictions. There's a 60% chance of rain likely before 8am, followed by a possible short window of showers between 8am and 9am. The incessant south wind will slightly taper, blowing at 9 to 11 mph with gusts that could still reach 21 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation is possible.
Looking ahead, Bostonians can anticipate the bluster to continue, with Friday's conditions turning sunny yet breezy. They are subject to west winds at 18 to 23 mph, soaring with potential gusts as fierce as 43 mph. While the bitter temperatures of last weekend are not expected to make a comeback, there's a bit of a temperature dip projected for the end of the week. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near a brisk 41 degrees on Friday, falling to the upper 30s by Sunday. "A weak system clips us early next week, but the focus will be on the next warmup by the middle of the week," NBC Boston suggests, hinting at a reprieve from the chill.
