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Torrential Downpours, Thunderstorms in Arlington Friday

The National Weather Services say rain is expected to fall at a rate of an inch per hour.

Photo: Flooding on Route 117 at the Waltham/Weston line Friday morning, photo by Alexander Grabau

By LIZ TAURASI (Patch Staff)

It looks like Arlington is in for a lot of rain Friday.

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The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for torrential rainfall across the Greater Boston area on Friday. In some cases, thunderstorms are accompanying the rainfall.

Will it Be a Complete Weekend Washout in Arlington?

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The cluster of showers producing torrential rainfall with estimates of up to one inch per hour.

With this rainfall, expect minor and poor drainage flooding. Drivers are advised not to drive through flooded roads.

This is just the beginning, rain and thunderstorms are expected all weekend long.

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