East Coast Storm Warnings
Powerful Nor'easter Threatens East Coast With Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Damaging Winds
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The Boston Red Sox reshuffled the schedule of their final regular-season series against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway because of the forecast heavy rain and strong winds.
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Forecasters expected rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches across southeastern New York through eastern New England, with 4 to 8 inches possible in parts of southeastern Massachusetts. A High Wind Warning was issued for the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastlines from Friday morning until early Sunday.
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The storm was already causing damage farther south: ocean overwash breached a dune near North Carolina’s Pea Island Visitor Center, damaging a section of coastal highway NC 12 that the state transportation department closed.
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Rain was forecast to begin at different times across Massachusetts on Friday: around 2 p.m. in Hyannis, after 3 p.m. in Boston, Quincy and Gloucester, and around 5 p.m. in Lowell and Fall River; Worcester was not expected to see rain until early Saturday.
A strengthening nor'easter is moving up the East Coast and will pummel New England from Friday through the weekend with heavy rain, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and coastal flooding WSOCTV. The early-season storm threatens power outages and fallen trees across the region, with conditions potentially lasting into Monday. Forecasters warned that small shifts in the storm's path could dramatically change where the worst impacts hit.
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected across southeastern New York and eastern New England, with some parts of southeastern Massachusetts potentially seeing 4 to 8 inches ABC11. The combination of saturated ground and fully leafed trees creates significant risk for falling branches and widespread power outages. High tides, large waves, and strong onshore winds will flood low-lying areas and close coastal roads.
Mid-Atlantic Already Taking Heavy Hits
The nor'easter is already causing damage farther south along the Mid-Atlantic WSOCTV. Ocean overwash near North Carolina's Pea Island Visitor Center breached a dune and damaged a section of coastal Highway 12. State transportation officials closed the highway as the storm moves northward toward New England.
Coastal Winds Could Reach Hurricane-Force Strength
Coastal gusts of 40 to 60 mph are forecast for New England, with isolated gusts potentially reaching 80 mph ABC11. A High Wind Warning was issued for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastlines from Friday morning through early Sunday. These extreme winds combined with wet soil will topple trees and snap branches, leaving many without power.
Rain Arrives at Different Times Across Massachusetts
The storm will reach Massachusetts at staggered times on Friday ABC11. Rain is expected around 2 p.m. in Hyannis, after 3 p.m. in Boston and Gloucester, and around 5 p.m. in Lowell and Fall River. Worcester won't see rain until early Saturday morning, giving some residents slightly more time to prepare.
Red Sox Move Games Due to Storm Forecast
The Boston Red Sox rescheduled their final regular-season series against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park because of the expected heavy rain and strong winds ABC30. The decision reflects concern about hazardous conditions for fans and players. The timing of the nor'easter threatened to severely disrupt the weekend sports schedule across New England.
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