Sick of the rain but?
Unfortunately, extra heavy rain might be on the best way this weekend as Tropical Storm Philippe is predicted to method the area.
Boston-area meteorologists predict {that a} sturdy frontal system will transfer into southern New England from Friday night time into Saturday. While rain quantities are nonetheless unsure, forecasters imagine that there will probably be regular rains from late Friday into Saturday.
“It looks like the best chance for rain will be from Saturday morning to Saturday evening,” Kyle Pederson, meteorologist on the National Weather Service’s Boston workplace, instructed the Herald.
“There’s no severe weather threat with this one, but we’re keeping an eye on where some of the heavier rain will be,” he added.
There might be some blustery situations over the weekend, with 20 mph gusts on Saturday afternoon throughout the area. Coastal areas might see gusts as much as 30 mph.
Moderate to excessive rip currents will probably be potential alongside the Outer Cape, in addition to the Islands.
“It won’t be the best weather on Saturday,” Pederson mentioned.
On Wednesday, heavy rainfall from Philippe was sparking flash flooding throughout parts of the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Heavy rainfall from Philippe will start to have an effect on Bermuda on Thursday, in response to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical storm situations are potential on Bermuda starting Friday morning, and a Tropical Storm Watch is now in impact for the island.
“Philippe is likely to move over portions of Atlantic Canada and eastern New England, likely as a post-tropical cyclone, this weekend,” the National Hurricane Center wrote.
“Regardless of Philippe’s intensity or structure, interests in those areas should monitor the storm’s progress and be prepared for the possibility of strong winds and heavy rainfall,” the National Hurricane Center added.
After Philippe impacts the area on Saturday, rain ought to come to an finish early on Sunday — ushering in a cooler air mass to southern New England for Sunday into early subsequent week.
“We’re looking at a big cool down,” Pederson mentioned.
Meteorologists are forecasting cooler than regular temps, with highs within the 50s to decrease 60s for Sunday into early subsequent week, together with low temps within the decrease to mid 40s.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”