Good afternoon,
This is a follow-up to our morning e-mail. We continue to monitor a developing coastal storm which will likely impact Southern New England in some capacity beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing into early Friday. Note that there is a fair amount of uncertainty in details.
Changes:
- Strong northwest wind gusts to 45 mph will trail the storm center late Friday into Saturday. Gale headlines may be needed on the waters.
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.
- Strong Northwest wind gusts to 40-45 mph starting late Friday through Saturday evening.
When:
- Mainly rain beginning in Western MA and Northern CT Thursday afternoon and in the I-95 corridor during the evening rush hour.
- 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 36-60 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.