Overview
- The slow-moving front moving in Wednesday night will drop its heaviest rain during the Thursday morning commute, leading to slower travel.
- Most towns are forecast to pick up about a half-inch to an inch of rain, with higher totals near two inches possible farther north into Maine.
- The U.S. Drought Monitor shows moderate to severe drought in parts of eastern Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, so the soaking should offer short-term relief.
- Forecasters flag ponding on roads and rising creeks as the main issues, while keeping the risk of widespread flooding low and any strong storms isolated.
- Energy from severe Midwest storms will weaken on approach, feeding moisture into New England before a cooler, unsettled stretch settles in through the weekend and milder air returns early next week.