The City of Boston is bracing for a nor'easter today, an event more commonly associated with the chill of winter than the approach of summer. According to the National Weather Service's forecast, the storm promises 100% precipitation with rain heavy at times and potential new precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches. Winds from the east could reach speeds up to 18 mph with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Ferry services could be disrupted, enduring the high seas and winds not typically expected during the budding weeks of May. It is reported by a NBC Boston article, that "The worst hits in the afternoon, so the evening drive is a bit more difficult than the morning, and delays at the airport will compound later today (early flights are best)."
Bostonians can expect the tempest to intensify as the day progresses, potentially leading to minor coastal flooding, especially tonight during high tide when winds are forecasted to push water up against the shoreline. As the storm lingers into Friday morning before dissipating, additional rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible, with the rain and possibly a thunderstorm expected before 3am, then showers likely after 5am, according to the NWS forecast.
Despite the stormy outlook, the weather does offer a glimmer of hope for the impending Memorial Day weekend. By Friday noon, the showers should begin to cease, albeit with a predominantly cloudy sky and a cool high near 54. As reported by NBC Boston, "Sunday inches up into the low/mid 60s and stays dry." Still, beachgoers might have to postpone plans until Memorial Day when sunshine is predicted to return, and temperatures are expected to soar near 70 degrees.
