Rain and fog are in Worcester's Friday, November 6, forecast, but the soggy part of the forecast is only getting started. Rain is expected to become widespread through the day, with a high near 68 and a chance of thunderstorms, before another round of rain rolls through Friday night.
Rain Takes Over Friday
Visibility is down to roughly a quarter-mile in the fog, and the National Weather Service Boston/Norton office expects rain to cover the region by Friday morning and continue into Saturday morning. The NWS's regional forecast calls for 1 to 3 inches through Saturday, with lower probabilities for isolated 4 to 5 inches; a few thunderstorms are possible, but the main story is a long, soaking rain.
The Wednesday Worcester forecast also pointed to rain; rainfall totals have not changed substantially, with the heaviest flooding concern focused on Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Central Massachusetts is expected to see less rain than those areas, but leaf-clogged drains could still worsen ponding and poor-drainage problems.
Saturday Offers A Brief Break
Saturday brings a chance of rain and a high near 62, with rain chances dropping Saturday morning.
Cooler And Drier Next Week
Sunday could bring rain before noon, followed by partly sunny skies, breezy west winds and a high near 55. Monday through Veterans Day on Wednesday look mostly sunny and dry, with highs in the 50s early next week and nighttime temperatures in the 30s to 40s.
For Friday travel, allow extra time for reduced visibility and wet roads, and watch for ponding around low spots and storm drains during the heaviest downpours. The weather turns more manageable next week, but this weekend is not exactly making a strong case for leaving the umbrella at home.
