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Boston, MA - 6/4/2018 - Pedestrians shield themselves from the rain as the make their way through a down pour in Boston, MA, Jun. 4, 2018.
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Live updates on the heavy rain, flash flooding

Jayme Cayton walks up to her flooded home for the first time after Hurricane Florence hit Emerald Isle N.C.,Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Tom Copeland)

How much rain the remnants of Hurricane Florence will bring to New England

A flock of pelicans flies along the coast at dawn in Carolina Beach, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. With millions of coastal residents either on the move or hunkering down anxiously in place, Hurricane Florence surged toward North Carolina on Wednesday, tracing an unusual path that could lead to tremendous destruction — especially if the immense storm dumps enormous amounts of rain as it moves inland.

How Hurricane Florence could affect New England

Beaches will be busy this week as it stays hot in Massachusetts.

Map: Here’s how hot it will feel today September 6, 2018 | 9:13 AM

As Boston sizzled over the weekend, residents took to the Dorchester and South Boston waterfront to find relief from the heat. Pictured: Swimmers cooled off at the Castle Island Beach in South Boston Saturday.

Map: Forecasters predict ‘excessive’ heat on Thursday September 5, 2018 | 10:40 AM

Boston, MA - 04/011/17 - Running or in repose, it was a day to enjoy record-breaking heat near the New England Aquarium on the waterfront. (Lane Turner/Globe Staff) Reporter: (in caps) Topic: ()

Map: Here’s how humid and warm today will be September 4, 2018 | 9:07 AM

BOSTON, MA - 6/19/2016: Children cool off in the fountain at the Christian Science Plaza in Boston on Sunday, June 19, 2016. The temperature in Boston reached the 80s Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

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Map: How hot it will feel in Massachusetts today August 30, 2018 | 9:02 AM

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Boston just broke a heat record August 29, 2018 | 8:58 AM

BOSTON, MA - 6/29/2018:PACKED POOL.... Ready for the coming heat wave at the Spray Pool which opened Friday for the 2018 Season at the Boston Common (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone photo

Here’s how hot it will feel today August 28, 2018 | 8:42 AM

Fenway Park was buried in snow along with the rest of Boston last winter—the snow completely overtook the seats at one point. Groundskeepers had to resort to covering the snow in black sand to get it to melt in time for the start of the season.

Here’s what two New England-based almanacs are predicting for this winter August 27, 2018 | 2:54 PM

Forecasters: Mass. will see ‘dangerous levels’ of heat and humidity this week August 27, 2018 | 9:07 AM

Here’s the timing of the scattered rain and thunderstorms forecast August 8, 2018 | 9:57 AM

David Epstein: How long will this oppressive heat last? August 6, 2018 | 11:40 AM

Kids cool off in fountain on the Rose Kennedy Greenway on summer afternoon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. June 21, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Map: Here’s how hot it will feel today August 6, 2018 | 9:17 AM

Boston, MA--7/17/2018-- People duck down as a heavy rain falls in Downtown Crossing. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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Here’s the timing of the rain forecast today and tomorrow July 25, 2018 | 9:42 AM

Boston, MA - May 15, 2018: Pedestrians cross Tremont Street during an evening thunderstorm in Boston, MA on May 15 2018. Much of Massachusetts faces an “enhanced” risk of severe weather as a powerful weather system moves through the region Tuesday. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: metro reporter:

Live updates: Thunderstorms are rolling across Massachusetts July 17, 2018 | 11:59 AM

A June nor’easter is bringing rainfall to the area Monday morning and cool temperatures all day.

Here’s when and where thunderstorms are forecast today July 17, 2018 | 9:38 AM

David Epstein: What’s the weather going to be like the rest of the summer? July 6, 2018 | 5:00 PM

Lowell, MA: 6-18-18: Three pedestrians with matching umbrellas stay dry during a rain storm on Aiken Street in Lowell early this evening. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

Map: Here’s the timing of the heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today July 6, 2018 | 9:11 AM

DENNIS, MA - 07/02/2018 A family walks to Haigus Beach to spend the day at the shore to enjoy the mild weather in the days leading up to the Fourth of July. Erin Clark for the Boston Globe

David Epstein: What to expect from this weekend's weather July 6, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Boston, MA - 7/1/18 - A life guard mans his post.

It's hot! People act accordingly on the beach in South Boston.
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When this heat wave is expected to end July 5, 2018 | 9:15 AM

As Boston sizzled over the weekend, residents took to the Dorchester and South Boston waterfront to find relief from the heat. Pictured: Swimmers cooled off at the Castle Island Beach in South Boston Saturday.

Here’s the timing of the potential rain and thunderstorms today July 3, 2018 | 8:42 AM

Boston, MA - 6/11/2017 - Kymani Delice(CQ),8, plays in the water spray on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, MA, June 11, 2017. Highs are expected to reach the mid-90s Sunday afternoon, marking the first day of a potential heat wave. (Keith Bedford/Globe Staff)

Here’s how hot it will get today July 2, 2018 | 10:34 AM

6/27/2014 - Chatham, MA - Sun revelers enjoy the beach in front of the Chatham Bars Inn. For Address section feature on Cape Cod town of Chatham, MA. Item: 070614LocationPics. Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

David Epstein: 'This could end up being one of the longest heat waves on record for some communities' June 29, 2018 | 11:46 AM

7/04/2014 - Charlestown, MA - Parker Lippitt, cq, 2, leads her father, Andy Lippitt, on a puddle-jumping tour of Charlestown, MA on July 4, 2014. They were making the most of the rains brought by Hurricane Arthur. Dina Rudick/Globe Staff

Follow live weather updates from Boston meteorologists June 28, 2018 | 9:48 AM

Maps: Here’s how much rain is in the forecast — and when it's expected to fall June 28, 2018 | 9:27 AM

Here’s how hot it could get in Massachusetts this weekend June 27, 2018 | 11:51 AM

Boston-07/26/2016-The heat wave continued in the Boston area, as children cooled off in the Frog Pond in Boston Common. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

5 maps detailing Monday's ‘excessive heat’ and ‘severe’ thunderstorms June 18, 2018 | 9:40 AM

REMOTE TRANSMISSION -- Plymouth-3/13/2002-A welcome rain flecks a car window with drops that frame a passerby on the Plymouth waterfront carryiing an umbrella.

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Here’s the timing of the expected showers overnight into early Friday June 14, 2018 | 10:42 AM

BOSTON, MA - 5/02/2018: SUMMER IN MAY seen here on Carson Beach in South Boston (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone photo

David Epstein: What to expect from the weather this weekend June 8, 2018 | 10:09 AM

Boston--10/21/15-Rain showers fell in Boston as a pedestrian passes by the water fountain at the Christian Science Center. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

Here’s the timing of the ‘hit or miss’ rain today June 5, 2018 | 9:05 AM

A June nor’easter is bringing rainfall to the area Monday morning and cool temperatures all day.

A nor’easter in June? Yes, we’re getting one. June 4, 2018 | 9:52 AM

Cambridge, MA - May 31, 2018: Longfellow Bridge open today, viewed from Microsoft NERD Center (New England Research and Development) on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, MA on May 29, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: metro reporter:

David Epstein: This weekend's weather isn't going to be perfect June 1, 2018 | 10:04 AM