Boston, MA – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across Massachusetts beginning Wednesday, bringing the potential for localized flooding in urban and low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, scattered showers and a possible rumble of thunder are forecast throughout the day. More widespread showers and a few thunderstorms will develop later Wednesday night and continue through Thursday night. Rainfall totals are expected to range between 1 and 2 inches across much of the state, with higher amounts possible in localized downpours.
Forecasters warn that locally heavy rain could cause minor urban flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage. Motorists are advised to use caution during the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes, as ponding on roads could lead to slower travel and hazardous driving conditions.
The heaviest rainfall is projected in central and western Massachusetts, including Worcester, Springfield, and the Pioneer Valley, where totals may reach 1.5 to 2 inches. Eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, may see closer to 1 inch. Communities along the North Shore, South Shore, and Cape Cod could see lesser amounts, closer to half an inch.
The unsettled weather is expected to linger through Thursday night before conditions gradually improve. Cooler and drier air is forecast to move in by Friday, bringing some relief after the stormy stretch.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts, avoid driving through flooded roads, and secure outdoor belongings ahead of gusty thunderstorms.
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