Good morning everyone,
This is just a heads up email, we are monitoring a coastal storm which will likely impact Southern New England in some capacity beginning around mid day Thursday and continuing into early Friday. Note that there is a fair amount of uncertainty in details.
What:
- Rain, with a risk for some wet snow mixing in.
- Periods of heavy rainfall rates with a low risk for brief heavy snowfall rates if it occurs.
- Risk for at least minor coastal flooding.
When:
- Mainly rain beginning around mid day/afternoon Thursday.
- If a change to snow occurs, it would likely be during the overnight hours Thursday night.
- Coastal flood risk for Thursday night, and Friday mid day high tides, mainly for east coastal Massachusetts.
When we will know more/Uncertainty:
- There is uncertainty as to whether a change to wet snow will ultimately occur, and if so, where exactly the best chances are.
- Strength of the low pressure will ultimately determine the risk for coastal flooding.
- We will continue to monitor over the next 48-72 hours and update as necessary as the potential impacts become better defined.
As always, if you have any questions in the interim, don't hesitate to reach out at any time.
- NWS Boston/Norton
If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat, or at the following:
National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA
46 Commerce Way