Mon Oct 20 11:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

A cold front moving through New England will bring a burst of rain and possible thunderstorms Monday morning. Heavy downpours could cause brief street flooding and strong winds may lead to scattered power outages. A coastal flood advisory is in effect for southern Rhode Island and coastal Massachusetts. The system will move quickly, with clearing expected later in the day. Tuesday will be sunny and mild before another system brings showers on Wednesday. The remainder of the week will see more typical autumn temperatures.

News Article:

Brief But Intense Storm System to Hit New England Monday Morning

Boston, MA – New Englanders should prepare for a quick-hitting storm system set to arrive Monday morning, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and the potential for thunderstorms. The storm, associated with a cold front stretching from the Great Lakes, is expected to impact the morning commute in Central and Western Massachusetts before moving into the Greater Boston area between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“Travelers should be aware that occasional heavy downpours are possible and could cause some brief street flooding,” the weather service warned. “We could see up to an inch of rainfall pretty quickly in a few areas.”

While not a widespread severe event, the storm is expected to be noticeable, with winds gusting up to 35 mph. Temperatures will rise into the upper 50s to mid-60s before cooler air arrives in the afternoon. The strong winds may also cause scattered power outages.

A coastal flood advisory has been issued for the southern areas of Rhode Island and the South Coast of Massachusetts until 11 a.m., with the potential for minor splash-over at high tide.

The good news is that the system is fast-moving, with clearing skies expected before the end of the day. Tuesday promises to be sunny and mild, with temperatures in the mid-60s, well above average for this time of year.

Looking ahead, another system will bring showers on Wednesday. The remainder of the week will see temperatures fall into the 50s, bringing a more autumnal feel. Overnight lows will be in the upper 30s by the end of the week, but no frost or freeze conditions are currently in the forecast.

Local Forecasts:

  • Greater Boston: Breezy conditions with rain and a scattered thunderstorm during the first half of Monday. Temperatures in the 60s, falling in the afternoon. Sunshine returns Tuesday with a high of 60 to 65.
  • Central/Western Mass.: Showers during the Monday morning commute, followed by partial clearing at the end of the day. Breezy with temperatures falling through the 50s. Mild and sunny on Tuesday.
  • Southeastern Mass.: Blustery with showers developing on Monday, some potentially heavy. Temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Sunshine returns Tuesday.
  • Cape and Islands: Showers arriving mid- to late Monday morning along with windy conditions. Clearing conditions for Tuesday with highs in the lower 60s.
  • Rhode Island: Breezy to windy, especially along the coast, on Monday, with showers developing and some heavier downpours. Temperatures in the 50s to low 60s, then falling late in the day. Tuesday is sunny and milder.
  • New Hampshire: Showers and some embedded heavy downpours along with windy conditions for Monday. Temperatures in the low to mid-60s. It turns sunny on Tuesday with highs in the mid-60s.

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