The latest track from the NHC takes it just east of NYC and then thru CT and western MA. On this track Boston would be spared Hurricane force winds and the heaviest rain, however wind gusts over 60 MPH would still be possible. This track puts the flooding rains in Western New England, and the strongest winds around NYC. If this track holds, then a major disaster is possible for NYC, with coastal flooding and winds near 100 MPH! However, I still believe that a shift closer to Boston is possible as Irene comes up the coast. Stay tuned for many updates over the next few days.
Boston, MA forecast:
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 70.
Friday: Sunny with a high of 80. NE wind of 10-15 MPH.
Friday night: increasing clouds with lows in the 60's.
Hurricane Irene Timeline: Subject to change.
Saturday: Rain arrives in the mid afternoon. Winds start to increase from the SE.
Saturday night: Periods of heavy rain. Winds around 20 MPH.
Sunday: Heavy rain with winds increasing to 35-50 MPH with gusts to 60 MPH possible by afternoon! 1-2 inches of rain in Boston-with more to the west.
Sunday night: Height of Irene hits. Periods of Heavy rain with gusts to 65 MPH Possible. Total rainfall of 2-4 Inches around Boston.
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