‘Soaking rain and wicked winds’: What meteorologists are saying about Monday’s forecasted ‘ugly’ storm
Most of Massachusetts has been issued either a wind advisory or high wind warning for 3 p.m. Monday through 1 a.m. Tuesday.
A quiet weekend is giving way to stormy and potentially damaging weather across Greater Boston Monday afternoon. Here’s the latest on what the National Weather Service and local meteorologists are predicting.
National Weather Service: ‘A period of strong to damaging winds expected Monday afternoon and evening across portions of RI and eastern MA. Gusts to 45-60 mph possible which may result in scattered power outages.’
A period of strong to damaging winds expected Monday afternoon and evening across portions of RI and eastern MA. Gusts to 45-60 mph possible which may result in scattered power outages. pic.twitter.com/FfDgNkiBfu
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 29, 2020
[430AM] An impactful weather day is in store for us:
* Strong to damaging winds this afternoon into evening resulting in potential isolated power outages
* Heavy rain & embedded t-storms can result in localized street/hwy flooding esp. for the evening commute#MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/DavmOK3f4y— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 30, 2020
[Precip Today] Here is one model's prediction for rain this afternoon and evening. Showers and high winds will ramp up late morning and will persist through the overnight hours. More than 2 inches of rain is possible across RI and SE MA. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/YchHxeGehu
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 30, 2020
[Monday Weather Headlines] Here's a look at what you can expect where you live with regard to the gusty winds later today. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/2MbOpzsBN7
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 30, 2020
Time to make sure you have those umbrellas or rain coats handy! Rain is moving in now and continues the rest of the day. Some street flooding is possible beneath the heaviest downpours. 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/EaAHEU0JpY
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 30, 2020
Dave Epstein: ‘Low level jet stream with the strong winds most impactful from around sunset through midnight. Peaking about 8-10 pm.’
Low level jet stream with the strong winds most impactful from around sunset through midnight. Peaking about 8-10 pm. pic.twitter.com/pEorORZ8Jc
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) November 30, 2020
Wind kicks up this afternoon and evening. There will be power outages. pic.twitter.com/ePagjS6UtK
— Dave Epstein (@growingwisdom) November 30, 2020
Cindy Fitzgibbon, WCVB: ‘Downpours with the risk of t-storms this afternoon/evening widespread 1-2″+ rainfall with locally higher amounts.’
WIND AND RAIN THIS AFTERNOON-TONIGHT…
-Southerly wind gusts 50-60mph+ could be damaging & lead to scattered power outages.
-Downpours with the risk of t-storms this afternoon/evening widespread 1-2"+ rainfall with locally higher amounts
-Splashover high tide south coast #WCVB pic.twitter.com/TvfbqHIq3e— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) November 30, 2020
IMPACT WEATHER MONDAY…
Rain moves in late morning and will be heavy at times this afternoon with downpours and the risk of a t-storm. Winds will gust 50-60mph+ from 3pm-midnight and could be damaging #WCVB pic.twitter.com/vZ3jsOYsrt— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) November 30, 2020
MONDAY AM weather update…
Heavy rain 🌧 and strong winds 💨 on the way 2pm-midnight. Near 60° today and tomorrow before it turns colder midweek #wcvb pic.twitter.com/11zysFn7M1— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) November 30, 2020
Chris Lambert, WHDH: ‘Warm and windy tonight. Isolated strong storms produce higher (possibly damaging) gusts.’
Warm and windy tonight. Isolated strong storms produce higher (possibly damaging) gusts. pic.twitter.com/84jYxXHPHs
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) November 30, 2020
Soaking rain and wicked winds develop today. Gusts 40-60mph, scattered tree damage/power outages possible. pic.twitter.com/OEzoMZ73S0
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) November 30, 2020
1-2" of rain heading in. Another dent in the dwindling drought. pic.twitter.com/oru8YKAP8m
— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) November 30, 2020
Eric Fisher, WBZ: ‘1-3″ of rain with embedded thunder and peak wind gusts 40-60mph. Going to be a stormy afternoon and night!’
1-3" of rain with embedded thunder and peak wind gusts 40-60mph. Going to be a stormy afternoon and night! https://t.co/lAqJO8qY8x
— Eric Fisher (@ericfisher) November 30, 2020
Shiri Spear, Boston 25 News: ‘Winds will peak this afternoon & tonight, strongest in southeastern MA, Cape Ann, Cape Cod, Nantucket & the Vineyard.’
Winds will peak this afternoon & tonight, strongest in southeastern MA, Cape Ann, Cape Cod, Nantucket & the Vineyard. #mawx @boston25 pic.twitter.com/6q7kacCfq8
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) November 30, 2020
The morning commute will be the best time today. Brace for a wet & windy drive home. @boston25 #mawx #boston pic.twitter.com/7XViwINeYN
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) November 30, 2020
It's going to be a soaker with 1-2" rainfall expected in southern #NewEngland over the next 24 hours. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/DL4wnAuYuJ
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) November 30, 2020
Here's an outline of today's downpour & gust timeline. Be ready for slow going on the roads this afternoon/evening. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/CraI14tXaT
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) November 30, 2020
Pete Bouchard, NBC 10 Boston: ‘This isn’t how you want to start the workweek after a long holiday weekend, but….an ugly, gusty, drenching, mild storm is heading in.’
This isn't how you want to start the workweek after a long holiday weekend, but….an ugly, gusty, drenching, mild storm is heading in tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/KJBQEkpIy9
— Pete Bouchard NBC10 Boston (@PeteNBCBoston) November 30, 2020
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