2:50PM<\/p>\n
Tropical Storm Irene’s center is moving NNE across west central MA at this time. Top sustained winds near the center, probably above the ground, are near 60 MPH. Widespread strong and gusty winds continue quite some distance from the center of the storm. Some heavy rain continues on the north and west side of the storm while much of the rain has ended to the south and east. Irene will continue NNE to NE into and across northern New England through tonight and be exiting North America via the Canadian Maritimes on Monday.<\/p>\n
What to expect from here on\u2026<\/p>\n
Rain: The heaviest rain is over. Just lingering showers and some drizzle are left. River flooding will continue in parts of western MA. Any poor drainage flooding to the east has subsided for the most part.<\/p>\n
Wind: Mostly in the 20-40 MPH range from here on, shifting from south to west over eastern areas, and mostly from the west to northwest over western areas. Gusts to or above 50 MPH are still possible in exposed higher elevations and open coastal areas. Additional tree damage is still possible.<\/p>\n
Storm Surge: This evening’s high tide may still produce storm surge up to 4 or 5 feet in the bay areas of the South Coast. Eastern coastal areas will have just minor splashover due to rough surf.<\/p>\n
Tornadoes: The threat of these is over.<\/p>\n
Updated Boston Area Forecast\u2026<\/p>\n
REMAINDER OF AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy. Periods of showers and some drizzle. Brief episodes of sun are possible, especially southeast of Boston. Mild with tropical humidity. High 70-75. Wind SE to SW, trending more SW to W, 20-40 MPH with higher gusts.<\/p>\n
TONIGHT: Breaking clouds followed by complete clearing. Humid. Low 65-7o. Wind W 15-35 MPH with gusts over 40 MPH, still may reach around 50 MPH over exposed higher elevations, diminishing somewhat overnight.<\/p>\n
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Warm and still humid. High 80-85. Wind W 15-30 MPH early, diminishing slowly.<\/p>\n
MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Low 58-63. Wind W 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY: Sunny. High 74-79. Wind NW 5-15 MPH.<\/p>\n
WEDNESDAY: Sunny. Low 56. High 78.<\/p>\n
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. Low 62. High 83.<\/p>\n
FRIDAY: Partly sunny. Low 63. High 82.<\/p>\n
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Low 65. High 84<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2:50PM Tropical Storm Irene’s center is moving NNE across west central MA at this time. Top sustained winds near the center, probably above the ground, are near 60 MPH. Widespread strong and gusty winds continue quite some distance from the center of the storm. Some heavy rain continues on the north and west side of … Continue reading Irene – Sunday Afternoon Update<\/span>