Close Call Indeed

Posted by Chris Lambert

Not a whole lot changes in the weather department over the next 36hrs... and that means the occasional sprinkle or flurry with overnight temps just below freezing and day time highs just above 40.

The story of the week will be the storm coming through the Northern Plains and heading right for the mid-Atlantic.  There's no question that this will be a powerful storm, the question is, how close to New England does it move?

Regardless of exact track of this storm, this is what I expect:  

With a strong high to our north, and deepening low to our south, there's no way to avoid a strengthening onshore wind.

An east to northeast wind increases Wednesday with just a few rain showers scattered about.  A few snow showers likely mixes in outside 495.  As the wind continues to increase, especially along the coast, seas build and minor beach erosion and minor coastal flooding are possible by the early evening high tide Wednesday. 

Winds continue to increase out of the northeast Wednesday night and Thursday, adding to the potential of beach erosion and coastal flooding during the 6:45AM high tide cycle and 7:30PM high tide cycle.  The PM high tide has a higher likelihood of flooding. 

Winds Wednesday night and Thursday gusts 40-50mph at the coast, with the highest gusts across SE Mass, especially the Cape and Islands. A cold rain and even some wet snow settles in, with at least a couple inches of wet snow outside 495 across the higher terrain of Rhode Island and southern Worcester County.

What the track will dictate:

The amount of rain and snow we get Wednesday night and Thursday.  A closer track with heavier precip would have the ability to pull down colder air, bring the rain/snow line closer to the coast, and provide much higher snow totals, especially in the hilly terrain. (This is the most uncertain part of the set-up right now)

Despite having strong winds anyway, even stronger winds would occur if the track of the low is a bit closer.  60+mph gusts would be possible across the Cape.

Also, the track will dictate how long the storm lingers, and if we're still dealing with rain/snow showers, wind and coastal concerns Friday morning.

 Lots to watch, we'll keep you posted.

More Warmth

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

You have another warm & humid day with many towns repeating yesterday's weather. That means we start with clouds & fog for a bit before hazy sun gets going. That hazy sunshine will boost temps up into the low 80s by early to mid afternoon across much of the region. At the same time a cool front will begin dropping out of Maine (backdoor front) which will quickly send temps from the 70s/80s down into the 50s/60s by late afternoon & evening. Also, when this front rams into the warmth & humidity it will spark a few showers & thunderstorms during the afternoon.

Summ-ah!

Posted by Pete Bouchard

With the snap of the fingers we were thrown into summer this afternoon. Heat, humidity, A/C and shorts - with a hazy sun to boot. But with the sea breeze knocking back the temperatures (and bringing in a round of downpours this evening), there are changes afoot.

Feet First

Posted by Jeremy Reiner

Right into summer. Warm & humid weather expected for much of the week. Good?.....Well, keep in mind that warmth & humidity are the 2 key ingredients for thunderstorms. The last being something to *lift* that warm/humid air. Usually a front is a good device to do such that. Today, we will have a cool front approach New England very late in the day & evening. That may lead to an isolated storm or two after 4pm but most towns just have a fair amount of clouds, warmth & humidity. Temps will climb to near 80 by afternoon.

Warming Up and Unsettled

Posted by Chris Lambert

Well, it certainly was a great weekend weather-wise until this afternoon when the temps dropped and light showers moved in from west to east.  Despite the cool down, the theme for this upcoming week is warmer with higher humidity.  It'll also be unsettled at times.