The storm forecast continues to take shape, and all eyes are on a coastal system turning into a nor’easter by the weekend. Southern New England will begin seeing rounds of rain and gusty conditions Sunday evening that could last into at least Monday as the storm stalls just south of the region.
With the storm slamming on the brakes thanks to a blocking high north of New England, there is the chance for some flooding on Sunday evening and on Monday. The core of the storm may get as close as Long Island, meaning southeast New England could see multi-day rain totals reaching 2 to 3 inches and wind gusts ranging between 30 and 50 mph, with a few gusts north of 60 mph near the Outer Cape and the islands.
This will be the first strong nor’easter since 2023. The forecast will change a bit in the coming days, but these forecast maps break down what you need to know about the potential weather impacts:
The last October nor’easter in New England was in 2021, when Tropical Storm Wanda lost its tropical characteristics as it neared the Northeast. The coastal storm lingered around New England, bringing strong winds, coastal flooding, and rounds of heavy rain — ultimately causing over $200 million in damages across the Northeast.
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