Good afternoon everyone,

Tropical Storm Fay is forecast to track north and pass over western Long Island and western Connecticut Saturday morning. 

The main concern across southern New England is the potential for flash flooding from heavy rain tonight into early Saturday in western MA and CT. 

Key points with the main threats from Fay: 


Flash Flooding: Most confident in the potential for heavy rainfall tonight into Saturday morning in western MA and CT. Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is likely with locally higher amounts. Minor urban flooding is possible but more significant urban and small stream flooding is possible depending on where the heaviest rain falls. 


Wind:  Tropical storm force winds should remain along the Connecticut coast and are anticipated to arrive this evening. Prevailing wind direction should be from the south or southeast. 


Rip Currents:  There is a moderate to high risk of dangerous rip currents and high surf into early next week, especially on south facing, ocean exposed beaches. 


Severe Weather: 
  • Tonight into Early Saturday:  The overall severe weather threat is low, but isolated wind damage or a short lived tornado cannot be ruled out. 
  • Saturday afternoon into the evening: Few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible with the best chance west of the CT River Valley. Main threats are damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall which could lead to localized flooding, and a short lived tornado cannot be ruled out. 
If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat, or by phone at 508.622.3280.

Thanks,
Andrew Loconto and Bill Leatham

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
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Norton, MA 02766
508.622.3280
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