Massachusetts
Drenching Rain Forecast For Massachusetts; Up To 4 Inches Possible
MASSACHUSETTS — The relatively mild temperatures and lack of precipitation Wednesday won’t last. Heavy rain is expected beginning in the evening and extending into Thursday.
Two to three inches of rain is forecast for much of the state. A flood watch is in effect for almost all of central and eastern Massachusetts from 1 p.m. Wednesday until Thursday evening. Rhode Island and areas of southeastern Massachusetts could see up to 4 inches.
“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,”the National Weather Service says. “Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.”
[Flood Watch] A widespread 2-3+” of rain is expected later today into Thursday. This coupled with the wet weather of the past few days will bring the potential for urban and small stream flooding as well as some river flooding. Check https://t.co/aqcnsXtpuk for the latest. pic.twitter.com/j6X2KTBT14
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 6, 2024
The rain is expected to begin after 5 p.m. Wednesday, then increase in the evening and continue through Thursday. The precipitation is forecast to taper off Thursday evening.
High temperatures are anticipated to hit 60 Wednesday, but will plummet Thursday with highs in the mid-40s.
Strong winds could be an issue Thursday night. The forecast calls for winds of 17 to 23 mph with gusts up to 34 mph.
Unfortunately, the wet, cool weather is only going to continue into the weekend. There’s a chance of rain Friday morning, though following that will be partly cloudy skies.
Then the rain returns Saturday night, and Sunday looks like a washout with a 90 percent chance of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Strong winds will return Sunday as well with gusts of over 30 mph. Highs will stay in the mid-40s.