Inland, gusts should top out between 30-to-40 mph. WBZ-TV graphicĮlsewhere, gusts could reach near 50 mph across the rest of southeast Massachusetts and up the coast through the North Shore. We expect peak winds in those locations to be around 60 miles per hour. The strongest gusts will occur along the South Coast, Cape, and Islands. In addition to the heavy rain, there will also be strong, gusty southerly winds. There may be also be some minor coastal flooding and beach erosion along south facing beaches during the high tide cycle Monday morning. There is a flood watch is in effect for most of Massachusetts until Monday evening. This will lead to localized flooding and ponding on roads all morning. "Certainly, Sunday and Monday don't look like washouts," Smith said.Next Weather: WBZ mid-morning forecast for December 11 01:43īOSTON - Heavy rain and gusty wind will continue across Massachusetts for the commute Monday morning, but the good news is it will not last all day.Ī widespread 2-to-3 inches of rain is expected by the time it's all over. In other words, rest assured any parades, grilling and outdoor chilling can go off without a hitch - as can the big Boston return of the Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Temperatures should hit the 80s, with an outside chance for showers or a pop-up thunderstorm, Smith said. Monday, July 4įinally, for Independence Day, it looks to be more of the same from the day prior. "You may just have an isolated shower across the Cape as that cold front and those storms push off the coast, but it should be in the 80s region-wide, probably a really pleasant day, clearing skies as the day goes on," Smith said. Here's the good news: Conditions appear primed to bounce back Sunday as the nasty stuff clears out. (On the bright side, Massachusetts needs all the rain it can get to battle drought and dry conditions across large swaths of the state.) Sunday, July 3 These stormy conditions could put a damper on any planned fireworks shows. There could be severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening, bringing high winds and even small hail in some areas, Smith said, as a cold front blows through and knocks temperatures down to the 80s. and 6 p.m., give or take an hour or two on either end. "Saturday is looking to be the least-desirable day in the holiday weekend," Smith said, adding rain poses the biggest threat between 10 a.m. This might be a good day to hang inside or check off any lingering holiday to-dos. Things take a turn for the worse heading into Saturday, with the chance of showers increasing overnight. (Don't forget to pack your sunscreen!) Saturday, July 2 Temperatures will be slightly cooler as you get closer to the coast. "It should be a pretty sunny, warm day, great for outdoor activities if anybody's having any outdoor celebrations," Smith said. Leonard said the South Shore was probably the area thats going to wind up with the highest snow amounts when the storm ends.At the official weather station in Boston, located at Logan Airport. Temperatures will reach to the low- to mid-90s across eastern Massachusetts, with the highest readings in Greater Boston and the Merrimack Valley, said National Weather Service meteorologist Kristie Smith. If you're looking for a bona fide beach day, Friday appears to be your best bet. Weather for the Fourth of July holiday weekend is looking mostly favorable - especially compared to cool and rainy conditions this time last year. (Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) Facebook Email In this 2017 file photo, an American flag flies at Carson Beach in Boston.
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