A nor’easter is expected to bring flooding, power outages and cold weather to Massachusetts starting Sunday night.
A northeast coastal storm, known as a nor’easter, have impacts similar to a hurricane.
And Western Massachusetts could see rain starting around 3 p.m. but is more likely to start around 5 p.m.
The National Weather Service warns that there could be flooding of lots, parks and roads.
The storm is expected to bring below normal temperatures for mid to late week, according to the weather service.
Beginning on Sunday evening, Massachusetts is predicted to experience cold temperatures, power outages, and flooding due to a nor’easter.
For regions in the eastern portion of the commonwealth, several warnings have been issued, including a high wind warning and a coastal flood advisory.
Read more: Mass on Nor’easter. Five maps illustrate the outcomes.
What you need to know about the storm on Sunday is provided here.
What is a nor’easter?
Known as a nor’easter, a northeast coastal storm has effects akin to those of a hurricane.
The fact that its winds blow over coastal regions from a northeasterly direction gives it its name.
Usually, nor’easters happen from October to May. Nor’easters frequently bring heavy snowfall during the winter months. However, these can include strong winds, a lot of rain, flooding, rip currents, and erosion of the beach. Nor’easters frequently impact several tide cycles and last for several days.
How long before the storm begins?
As early as eleven a.m., rain could start. m. on Sunday in the Cape and Islands and Boston. However, it might wait until roughly 4 p.m. A. Boston.
Rainfall is expected to begin Sunday at noon in central Massachusetts. Additionally, rain is expected to begin in Western Massachusetts at approximately 3 p.m. M. but is more likely to begin at approximately 5 p.m. m.
How long does the storm last?
It’s still raining.
The rain is expected to last until Tuesday afternoon in Boston once it starts on Sunday afternoon. Furthermore, it might go on until Tuesday evening.
Likewise, Central Massachusetts will continue to see rain through Tuesday. On Tuesday, though, it is more likely to end earlier.
It might stop raining by 1 a.m. in Western Massachusetts. m. On a Tuesday morning.
Rainfall may continue until Wednesday on the Cape and islands.
Flood warning along the coast.
Up until 6 p.m., the coast is under a coastal flood advisory. m.
The National Weather Service issues a warning that roads, parks, and lots may flood.
“If you must travel, give yourself more time because some roads might be closed. Avoid driving through unknown-depth water or around barricades. Protect properties that are vulnerable to flooding by taking the appropriate precautions,” the weather service wrote.
Warning of high winds.
The Nantucket, Vineyard Haven, and NewShoreham areas are under a dangerous wind warning, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds from the northeast could reach 55 mph.
The warning is valid until 2:00 p.m. A. On Monday.
Power lines and trees will be toppled by damaging winds. Power outages could occur. The weather service wrote that travel would be challenging, particularly for high-profile vehicles, and advised residents to stay inside their lower floors, stay away from windows, and keep an eye out for falling objects and tree limbs.
What can we anticipate this week?
The weather service predicts that the storm will result in temperatures that are below average for the middle to end of the week. This may be up to 10 degrees colder than usual.
According to the weather service, Thursday’s highs might find it difficult to break the 50s.
