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Nor’easter watch as heavy rain and flooding threaten Boston
NBC Boston • • nation
Key Points:
- A potential nor'easter is expected to impact eastern Massachusetts this weekend, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and flooding, with the storm likely starting to affect the area on Friday and continuing through Sunday or possibly Monday.
- The storm's track remains uncertain, with models varying; a path closer to southern New England would bring significant impacts, while a track farther offshore would result in minimal effects for Boston but still cause high surf and erosion in coastal areas.
- Wind gusts along the coast, Cape, and Islands could reach 40-50 mph, raising the risk of power outages, and coastal flooding is a major concern, especially during the full moon's astronomical high tides, potentially causing impassable roads in low-lying communities.
- Southeastern Massachusetts could see over five inches of rain, while rainfall amounts will decrease farther west and northwest of Boston, but the forecast may change as the storm's path becomes clearer.
- Before the storm arrives, below-average temperatures are expected for the first week of fall, with highs in the 60s from Tuesday through the weekend.
