MA Weather: Hurricane Michael Could Drench Region This Week

An incoming tropical storm likely won't make it as far as Southern New England, but it may drench us regardless. Tropical Storm Michael formed around 1:30 p.m. Sunday and is expected to become Hurricane Michael. It is just south of Cancun and making its way north at 6 miles per hour. Florida Gov. Rick Scott said he will call a state of emergency ahead of a possible direct hit there Wednesday.

What had been called Tropical Depression Fourteen was expected to become a tropical storm Monday, but that accelerated. When it makes landfall, it will likely be as a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters are warning of a U.S. Gulf Coast impact midweek.

While the storm isn't thought to be destined for New England, its tropical moisture could be. That could be leading to another round of heavy rainfall across Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service.

Details beyond a possible late-week soaking aren't known as of Sunday afternoon. More information will come to light as the forecast develops throughout the week. Sign up to your local Patch for the latest.