Massachusetts Braces for Windy and Wet Weather

After a calm Tuesday, Massachusetts is in for a changeable weather pattern. The National Weather Service predicts a storm rolling in later this week.

Wind and Temperature Forecast

• Winds: Expected to pick up overnight, potentially reaching up to 30 mph.
• Temperatures:
• Berkshires: Coldest, in the 20s.
• Western Massachusetts: Low 30s.
• Central Massachusetts: Mid-30s.
• Eastern Massachusetts: Warmest, nearing 40 degrees.

Storm System Intensifies

Wednesday looks similar to Tuesday, but things will take a turn on Thursday.

• Thursday:
• Storm system brewing.
• Winds start to pick up during the day.
• By Thursday night, heavy rain and strong winds intensify.

• Rain Spread:
• Starts in Western Massachusetts around 10 p.m. on Thursday.

• Spreads across the state, reaching Cape Cod and the Islands by 5 a.m. on Friday.

• Wind Gusts:
• 40 to 50 mph on Thursday night.
• Potentially reaching 60 mph on Friday.

Friday's Weather

• Temperature: Climbs to the upper 50s.
• Rain: Brief downpours throughout the day.
• Coastal Flooding: Risk between 6 and 8 a.m. along the southern coastline.

Weekend Outlook

Forecasters are monitoring the storm's movement out on Friday night and the potential for another blast of cold air over the weekend.

Residents are advised to stay informed and prepare for changing weather conditions.