Good morning everyone,

Included with this email is the latest, and possibly final briefing update for the storm expected today into this evening.  Overall, the forecast remains similar regarding the expectation of heavy rain and coastal flooding.  At this time, it looks like the best chance for final rainfall totals exceeding 3 inches is across W MA and CT.

We have expanded the High Wind Warning and Wind Advisories further west.  The High Wind Warning (risk for 50-60 mph gusts) now includes south coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  The Wind Advisory now includes northeastern Connecticut, northwestern Rhode Island and central-eastern portions of Massachusetts that were not included with last evening's update.

The primary heavy rain for western areas will be through the afternoon, then this afternoon and evening further east.  The strongest winds are expected from about mid morning into the evening, with a peak during the evening hours.  The risk for south coastal flooding will occur with this evenings high tide.

As always 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: