Intense Igor

Hurricane Igor has intisfied into a Cat 4 with winds of 150 MPH. It is a monster storm, it would cover an area from Dallas, TX to Washington DC. Currently, the storm is about 750 miles east of the Leeward islands as it moves west at around 10 MPH. It may become a Cat 5 ( 156 MPH+) over the next day or so, before it turns to the NW and weakens slowly. It is expected to head towards Bermuda this weekend. All signs point to Igor turning NE from Bermuda and heading out to sea on Sunday, but I can't be certain at this early stage. Stay tuned throughout the week.

Showers and storms are coming through the Boston area as of 7 PM, but it will clear out by tomorrow afternoon. Then, cooler air comes into New England for the rest of the week. A soaking rain may come in on Friday.


Boston, MA forecast:

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms until 9 PM, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 50's. Some storms may be severe before 9 PM.

Tuesday: Cloudy until 10 AM with scattered showers, then a mix of sun and clouds. Warmer with a high of 73. West wind of 10-15 MPH.

Tuesday night: Clearing and chilly. Lows in the 40's.

Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds. Cool with highs in the low 60's. NW wind of 15-20 MPH.

Thursday: Increasing clouds with highs in the mid 60's.

Friday: A widespread rain seems likely at this point, but could change if the storm track shifts. Highs around 60.


Wild weather: Severe thunderstorms came through NYC tonight causing a delay of the Ravens- Jets football game. A NFL game is only delayed if dangerous lightning threatens the area. The Patriots have played through several blizzards throughout the years, including playoff games. The game is scheduled to start about 25 minutes late.