More advisories have been issued by the National Weather Service ahead of a coastal storm said to put a damper on the long weekend.
“A coastal storm moving up the East Coast will bring steady rains, gusty northeast winds, minor coastal flooding, and bluff and beach erosion to Southern New England Sunday and into later Monday night,” the National Weather Service wrote.
They continued to say that “downed branches/trees, powerlines and possible power outages” are potential impacts of this storm.
In connection with the holiday weekend storm, a storm warning, gale warning, coastal flood warning, high wind warning, and wind advisory have all been issued for parts of the state.
Here’s what to know.
What warning have been issued in Massachusetts?
When will the rain get here?
Southern New England is expected to start feeling the impacts of the storm on late Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. The “steadiest and heaviest rain” is expected Sunday night into Monday morning with the storm coming from the south and moving north.
“Total rainfall from this event through Tue is expected to be 1-2 inches in western New Eng and 2-3 inches across RI and eastern MA with locally higher amounts possible especially in eastern MA,” the National Weather Service said. “However, this rainfall will be spread out over 2+ days and will be very beneficial given the longer term precip deficits without dealing with flooding impacts.”
A nor’easter is forecast to develop off the Southeastern coast of the United States and get pulled northward along the mid-Atlantic coast through Sunday, Oct. 12, bringing a dangerous combination of both saltwater and freshwater flooding in addition to gusty winds and rain, according to the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center.
When will Massachusetts start experiencing wind? Where will it be the worst?
Northeast winds are expected to start picking up around noon on Sunday and continue to blow through noon on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
The Cape and Islands are expected to experience the brunt of the wind. A high wind advisory has been issued to the islands from 5 p.m. Sunday through 2 p.m. Monday, where northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mphexpected.
“Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive,” the advisory said.
A wind advisory has been issued for the Cape, lasting until 5 p.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting steady wind at 20 to 30 mph possible gusts of up to 50 mph.
“Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result,” the advisory said. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”
Inland, the winds aren’t as harsh.
Plymouth is prediced to see winds up to 43 mph and in New Bedford the prediction is 38. In Boston, the maximum expected gust is 35 mph. Moving into Central Massachusetts it drops again with Worcester expected to see a maximum wind gust of 32mph. In Springfield, the prediction drops to 30mph.
The National Weather Service is predicting the Cape and Islands will experience the strongest winds during this storm.
Where will it flood? When is flooding expected?
Much of the Massachusetts shoreline is vulnerable to coastal flooding from this storm, with an advisory issued for eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk, Eastern Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties.
While other parts of the storm are expected to hit overnight, this advisory is for Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
“Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways,” the advisory said. “Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affect more vulnerable coastal roads along the North Shore from Salem and Gloucester to Newburyport. Rough surf will likely cause some splashover onto coastal roads around the time of high tide.”
The National Weather Service reminded drivers to not drive through standing water.
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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Coastal flooding, strong wings to hit MA via nor’easter. See timing