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MA Braces For Storm: Weekend Timeline For Rain, Strong Winds

In the Boston area, rain is expected to arrive Sunday afternoon, with thunderstorms expected Sunday night.

On Monday, Massachusetts will see more, potentially-heavy rainfall, and wind gusts as high as 38 mph during the day and continuing into Monday night.​
On Monday, Massachusetts will see more, potentially-heavy rainfall, and wind gusts as high as 38 mph during the day and continuing into Monday night.​ (Patch Graphics)

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Up to two inches of rain are expected to pour over Massachusetts over the next couple of days as the state braces for a storm coming up from the South.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Friday for southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey, and southeastern New York.

The storm is expected to move up the coast over the weekend and track inland Monday, bringing the potential for flooding.

Find out what's happening in Bostonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

In the Boston area, rain is expected to arrive Sunday afternoon, with thunderstorms expected Sunday night.

On Monday, the state will see more, potentially-heavy rainfall, and wind gusts as high as 38 mph during the day and continuing into Monday night.

Find out what's happening in Bostonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

"Stay informed through the weekend," the National Weather Service Boston wrote on X. "The [Monday morning] commute will be slower than usual!"

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 11 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low of around 36. West wind around 8 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 36. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday

A chance of rain, mainly after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Low around 49. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

Rain. High near 60. Windy, with a southeast wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 9p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 15 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 14 to 16 mph.


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