Heavy rain and “perhaps a rumble of thunder” is expected across Massachusetts Thursday.
The National Weather Service predicts the rain likely lasting throughout the day. In some areas, including Block Island, Nantucket and Vineyard Haven, rain could last until Friday morning.
Heavy rain and “perhaps a rumble of thunder” is expected across Massachusetts Thursday.National Weather Service
The weather service warned that areas that have poor drainage could have street flooding, which will impact the morning commute.
The weather service put out an alert that Fall River and New Bedford will especially be impacted by possible flooding.
“Do not drive through flooded roads or underpasses,” the weather service warned.
Rain is expected to pass through the Berkshires and Western Massachusetts by around 6 p.m. Worcester and Boston could see rain until about 8 p.m.
However, rain isn’t expected over the weekend.
“Pleasant temperatures will accompany mainly dry weather through the weekend,” the National Weather Service said.
