Good morning everyone, Not much has changed with regard to the forecast for today's storm. Low pressure will bring a period of steady, at times heavy rain areawide this afternoon into this evening, and a period of gusty winds for southeast MA, Block Island and the outer waters. Minor coastal flooding is also expected for coastal RI mainly this afternoon into the evening. Monday through Wednesday, a period of prolonged onshore winds combined with high astronomical tides may bring a threat of minor coastal flooding for eastern and southern shores. . *Details:* *Rainfall:* - *Timing:* Light rain began early this morning. Period of heaviest rains is midday to late-this evening (before midnight). - *Amounts:* Between a half to 1.5 inches, highest southern counties. - *Impacts:* Minor urban/poor drainage flooding possible from clogged storm drains. - *Uncertainty:* Rumbles of thunder may lead to locally higher rainfall amounts, especially south of I-90. Isolated/limited coverage of poor drainage flooding. *Winds:* - *Timing:* Gusts increase early this afternoon for the Cape and Islands and Block Island; period of strongest gusts between 4-9 PM. - *Peak Gusts:* Up to 50 mph. - *Impacts:* Tree limbs could be blown down and result in a few power outages. - *Uncertainty*: Strongest winds will accompany rain, which could produce pockets of stronger winds to transfer to the surface. This potential may be greater if thunder materializes. *Coastal Flooding:* - *Timing:* 4 PM to 10 PM today. - *Impacts:* Vulnerable shoreline locations in Newport, Portsmouth and Middletown may experience minor coastal flooding. This includes flooding of beach parking lots and parts of Hazard Road in Newport. - *Uncertainty:* Minor splash over is possible early this morning with high tide, though impacts will be little if any. ***Note*: A prolonged period of onshore flow Monday into Wednesday in conjunction with high astronomical tides may cause minor coastal flooding into eastern Massachusetts, including Boston Harbor. Coastal Flood Advisories may be needed. . Meteorologist: Bryce Williams If you have any questions or would like more information, don't hesitate to contact us via this email address, on NWSChat <https://nwschat.weather.gov/>, or at the following: 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>
