Odds of Powerful Weekend Nor'easter Rising: What You Need to Know

It is becoming increasingly likely that a nor'easter will impact the region this weekend, forecasters say.

Saturday looks to be the worst of it, but things remain far from certain at this point.

Here's what the National Weather Service says in a forecast discussion released Tuesday night:

The main focus during the long-term forecast is a coastal storm set to affect the area this weekend. This low tracks along the eastern seaboard Friday and into Saturday. Latest guidance still differ with timing and exact location but, has come into better agreement with the track of the storm being closer to the coast, rather than farther offshore. This will result in a soaking rainfall across the region along with strong easterly winds.

Impacts from this storm are potentially advisory-criteria winds and a chance of at least minor coastal flooding. The degree of both is uncertain as it depends on the eventual track and strength of the storm. Rain amounts will also be affected by the storm track, but as of right now it does not appear to be one of the greater impacts.

The full forecast:

Wednesday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night- Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph.

Thursday- Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

Thursday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Friday- Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Friday Night- A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Saturday- Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night- Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday- A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

Sunday Night- A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Monday- A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.