Flood Warning!

The height of the storm will be between 8-11 PM tonight with heavy rain and strong winds. Wind gusts may approach 60 MPH along the coast. The heavy rain will be over by midnight, then showers continuing afterwards as the wind diminishes. Cold air will come in behind the system, but it will be too late. In fact, I still expect mainly rain showers during the day on Friday. Then, the storm will stall on top of us as it weakens. That means snow showers Saturday and Sunday, and a minor accumulation is possible. Then, another major coastal storm will come up the coast and make a close pass to New England on Sunday night This time, cold air will be in place, and so if it hits it would be a mainly snow event.

Alerts:

Flood Warning in effect for Boston to Providence points north and west. Street flooding is likely as well as flooded basements.

A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for the entire coastline for tonight and Friday. 15-20 Ft waves will crash ashore, and cause beach erosion and splashover.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Coast. Gusts over 60 MPH are likely in the next few hours.

Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Heavy rain this evening, then showers after midnight. Very windy with lows in the mid to upper 30's. NE wind of 30-40 with gusts to 60 MPH this evening, decreasing to 45 MPH after midnight.

Friday: Rain showers in Boston and snow showers NW of 495. 2-4 inches are possible NW of 495. Near steady temp around 37. NE wind of 10-15 MPH with gusts to 30 MPH.

Friday night: Rain changing to snow showers. Lows around 30. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch.

Saturday: Snow showers until 10 AM, then rain mixing with snow showers. Some accumulation is possible north and west of 128. Some peaks of sun are possible. Highs in the mid 30's.

Saturday night: Any rain changing to snow, accumulating 1-3 inches.

Sunday thru Monday: Snow showers likely Sunday morning, then another powerful nor'easter may effect the region in the afternoon. Temps in the low 30's. Stay tuned for details.