Timing: Here’s when heavy rainfall is forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening
Forecasters say urban flooding from the downfall could coincide with rush hour.
You’ll want to keep your umbrella handy for the Wednesday evening commute.The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain with the potential for “torrential downpours” in central and eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island starting in the afternoon and continuing into the overnight hours. The service has issued a flash flood watch, which goes into effect starting 1 p.m.“Given the potential for torrential rainfall to be impacting portions of the urban corridor, significant urban flash flooding is a concern which may also coincide with the evening rush hour,” meteorologists said.
[620 AM] Here’s a look at the approximate timing of locally heavy rainfall this afternoon into the overnight hours. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for central/eastern MA and RI starting at 1 PM. pic.twitter.com/sdqGSL0phK
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 28, 2019
[Wednesday August 28] A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for central/eastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island from 1 PM this afternoon through early Thursday morning. Torrential downpours are possible which may lead to flooding of urban and poor drainage areas. 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/UgoPPe7AR6
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 28, 2019
Here is the latest rainfall forecast through tonight. Rainfall will vary from location to location, but the axis of heaviest rain is expected to be across RI and eastern MA. This is where the greatest risk is for localized flash flooding. pic.twitter.com/zmr2NlQodg
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) August 28, 2019
The precipitation is the result of a cold front interacting with Tropical Storm Erin, which is making its way up the Atlantic off New England, according to the service.
https://twitter.com/NWSBoston/status/1166545606858248192
