FALL IS HERE!
Fall officially starts today at 8:05 pm, and temperatures certainly feel like it this week! Get set for morning 50s and afternoon highs in the lower 60s, that’s about 10 degrees below average. We’ll also have northeast winds 10-20 mph with gusts 20-30 mph, strongest along the coast, Cape, and Islands. After a cloudy start, we expect a partly sunny afternoon.
WINDY CONDITIONS AHEAD
Our cool, breezy, and dry pattern will last through Thursday. Winds and waves will gradually strengthen. Seas 7-11 feet are possible off the MA coastline Wednesday. Big, breaking waves will intensify rip currents and the potential for minor splashover.
Those coastal concerns will be much greater with a develop coastal storm this weekend. Areas of coastal flooding and beach erosion could linger for days.
POTENTIAL COASTAL STORM
We’ve already added a Weather Alert for Friday through Monday. Although the exact timeline is still fluid, confidence is growing for an impactful storm.
Rain will arrive Friday or Saturday and it will probably stay soaking for days. Rainfall totals through Monday range from 1-2″ inland to 2-6″ along the coast and Cape. Those numbers are not set in stone, but an example of how persistent rain could definitely add up.
Wind storms can be especially concerning this time of year with trees still fully leaved. Plus, with strong gusts expected Friday and this weekend, you’ll need to consider taking down Halloween and Fall decor. Power outages are certainly possible.
Coastal communities need to check back often for the latest details. Rough surf, coastal flooding, and beach erosion are likely with this slow moving storm. The Full Harvest Moon Saturday means we’ll have astronomical high tides too.
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