LATE WEEK IMPROVEMENTS
As rain moves out overnight ahead of Thursday, Erin continues to move north up the Eastern Seaboard. Clouds in the morning will be the result of our rainy weather, but if you look up in the afternoon, you’ll be seeing the outer bands of Erin! Lucky for us, the outer bands will not bring rain, and will be thin enough for some sun to shine through. Despite this, high temps are likely to stay around 70 degrees – more typical of late September.
By Friday however, we finally break into real sunshine! It will feel more like summer again with highs pushing toward 80 degrees. And for the weekend? We’re talking mid to upper 80s—great beach weather on paper—but there are growing concerns along the coast.
COASTAL HAZARDS AND HURRICANE ERIN
Hurricane Erin remains a strong category 2 hurricane Wednesday evening. While it will not make landfall, it’s presence will be felt in a big way along many of our coastlines.
Life-threatening surf and rip currents will be a concern along much of the East Coast over the next few days. Here in southeastern coastal New England, we’re bracing for high surf and strong rip currents through Saturday, along with the potential for beach erosion and large breaking waves. Gusty winds will also be a factor, especially Friday into Saturday.
A High Surf Advisory is in effect for south-facing beaches through 8 AM Saturday. A Small Craft Advisory remains in place through Thursday morning, then transitions to a Gale series from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Boaters and beachgoers should take precautions and stay updated with local advisories.
We’ll continue to monitor Erin and the impacts it may have on our coastal areas. Stay tuned for updates on-air and online—and as always, stay safe and weather-aware!
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