Boston 25 Weather

Weather Alert: Pockets of flooding possible as nor’easter lingers

We’re continuing to track a slow-moving nor’easter that will be with us through late Monday night. That means we’re not done with the rain, wind or coastal impacts just yet. So lets break down what’s still ahead.

HEAVY RAIN

The rest of today and Monday will remain soggy to even soaking at times. We’re looking at another 1-3″ rainfall in central and eastern MA and southern NH with locally higher amounts possible. A Flood Watch will be in effect through Monday night for the potential of flooded streets and streams when repeated downpours pass through some communities. Showers will taper off around sunrise Tuesday.

STRONG WIND GUSTS

The worst of the wind is behind us, but there may be some additional gusts in excess of 40 mph and isolated power outages. Keep in mind, trees are more vulnerable given all the leaves this time of year and the saturated soil from recent rainfall. Gusts lower to 20-35 mph for tonight and Monday.

COASTAL CONCERNS

A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect through 8 PM with additional minor coastal flooding and splashover possible. Seas 10-15 feet are expected off the east coast today with gusts to 45 kts, bringing high surf, beach erosion and dangerous rip currents.

SLOW IMPROVEMENTS

Monday will still be a washout but rain and wind will trend a little lighter still. The nor’easter will move out Tuesday with the risk for an early morning shower then dry, cloudy conditions expected during the day.

The pattern will improve significantly Wednesday with more sunshine and highs in the 70s through the end of the week!

0