Good Morning, As we continue to monitor the storm system to our south, here are the latest updates ... *What has changed ...* - The *FLOOD WATCH* was dropped for Suffolk and Norfolk County MA, including the City of Boston, as rainfall totals were trimmed down. We are forecasting 1 to 2 inches throughout the 2-day event across E / NE Massachusetts. - The *WIND ADVISORY* was dropped for northeast CT and northwest RI as gusts exceeding 45 mph are no longer anticipated. Gusts 20 to 40 mph are still possible. - The *COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY* has been expanded to include Suffolk County MA including the City of Boston for the Thursday night high tide. *What / Where / When ... * *Strong to damaging winds* (Southeast MA, Cape & Islands, Southeast RI) - Especially along the immediate coastline for the areas referenced above - Max sustained around 20 to 40 mph, max gusts around 40 to 60 mph - Scattered tree damage, power outages - Strongest winds today into this evening, diminishing Friday into Friday night *Inland flooding* (Southeast MA, Cape & Islands) - Excessive rainfall risk with an additional 3 to 6 inches - Including yesterday’s rainfall, storm-total rainfall amounts upwards of 8-inches are possible - Urban, poor drainage flooding especially for coastal communities during high tide + storm surge - Periods of heavy rain today through Friday *Minor to moderate coastal flooding *(E/SE Coastal MA including the Cape & Islands) - Around 2 foot surge with high tides + around 15 to 25 foot waves - Significant beach erosion anticipated - Flooding near shore roads, potential closures, inundation of 1 to 2 feet possible - For the high tide cycle this evening *Gale to storm force winds along with dangerous seas* (all waters) - Dangerous sea conditions for all vessels, rescues possible - Highest seas and strongest winds today into this evening, diminishing Friday into Saturday - Max sustained winds around 25-35 kts, gusts around 35-55 kts; highest seas around 15-25 feet If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address or on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>. Respectfully, Benjamin Sipprell Meteorologist National Weather Service Boston/Norton, MA 46 Commerce Way Norton, MA 02766 508.622.3280 Website <http://www.weather.gov/boston> | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/NWSBoston> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/NWSBoston>