Boston, Mass. – Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island are bracing for hazardous surf and heavy rain that will linger into early Thursday morning, bringing dangerous beach conditions and potential travel concerns.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, a High Surf Advisory is in effect through Saturday morning for Cape Cod, the Islands, and south coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Large breaking waves will create life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions, along with localized beach erosion. Winds and wave action will also be hazardous for small craft.
Inland, steady rain is expected to continue through tonight before tapering off by early Thursday. The heaviest rainfall is likely across western Massachusetts and into Connecticut, with totals possibly reaching 1 to 2 inches in parts of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Low temperatures will dip into the low to mid-50s overnight.
By Thursday afternoon, showers should clear most of interior Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, though clouds and spotty rain may linger over Cape Cod and the Islands. Highs will hover in the upper 60s to low 70s, with breezy northeast winds.
Residents are urged to avoid swimming and surfing during the advisory and use caution along coastal roads vulnerable to flooding. Conditions should improve gradually by Friday, but surf hazards are expected to persist into the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Boston, MA:
Thursday: Showers ending early, partly sunny inland. Highs near 70.
Friday: Mostly sunny, highs in the mid-70s.
Saturday: Continued breezy with lingering high surf. Highs near 76.
Sunday: Mostly clear, highs in the upper 70s.
Monday: Warm and dry, highs in the low 80s.
