Boston, MA – Heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms are drenching parts of Massachusetts today, with Worcester and Springfield seeing near 90% chances of precipitation through Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, the unsettled pattern will persist into Wednesday, bringing widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region. Worcester, Providence, and New Haven are likely to see the heaviest activity, with rain chances staying above 60% until late Wednesday evening.
Boston and the surrounding metro area will catch a brief break Thursday afternoon as the storm system shifts east, temporarily lowering rain probabilities to near 5–15%. However, the lull will be short-lived. A second system is expected to arrive Thursday night into Friday, bringing another round of moderate to heavy rain across eastern and southern parts of the state.
Residents should prepare for localized flooding in poor drainage areas, especially during Tuesday evening’s commute. Drivers are urged to slow down and avoid water-covered roads. Those using public transit should check for service delays. With another system expected to follow, now is a good time to clear storm drains and ensure flashlights and backup power sources are ready.
Rain chances remain elevated through early Saturday, with clearer skies expected by late weekend.
