Flooding, Gale Force Wind Expected In MA During Storm

MASSACHUSETTS — A gusty, wet fall storm will rattle Massachusetts starting Thursday, bringing the potential for urban flooding and power outages.

After unseasonably warm temperatures Wednesday, a cold front will bring unsettled weather into the state during daytime hours Thursday — but heavy rains and wind will likely be worst during the overnight hours into the Friday morning commute, according to forecasts.

The National Weather Service in Norton issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday morning for the entire state east of the Berkshires.

"Heavy rain late today into early Friday may result in pockets of urban street flooding. The Friday morning commute may be impacted by the heavy rain. In addition, a period of southerly wind gusts of 30-45 mph or higher may result in the need for Wind Advisories for portions of southern New England," the outlook said.

A gale warning goes into effect at 11 p.m. Thursday for coastal waters along Ipswich Bay, the outer Cape and Nantucket.

Here's a look at predictions for wind gusts and rain amounts across the state:

Rain

• Worcester Area — 2 to 3 inches
• Boston Area — 1 to 1-1/2 inches
• Cape Cod — 1 to 1-1/2 inches
• Plymouth Area — 1-1/2 to 2 inches

Max Wind

• Boston — 35 mph
• Gloucester — 43 mph
• Lowell — 33 mph
• Provincetown — 38 mph
• Worcester — 31 mph