The statement said up to four inches of rain could fall in some spots, making flooding in roadways and low-lying areas possible. As the day pushes forward, clouds will increase steadily. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Overnight low around 67.
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The rain is expected to start after 9 p.m. Thursday and last through noon Friday, the service said.
The National Weather Service is now predicting a 70 percent chance of showers around Springfield, Worcester and Boston Friday.
Our tropical air mass has moved out and is no longer an issue for the mid-west, but not before dropping inches of rain over the Commonwealth. Low temperature about 72.
Skies will begin clearing tomorrow night but the weekend will feature a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and storms likely, mainly in the afternoon. Communities on Cape Cod and the Islands may see the most rain. Intense rainfall rates may lead to several inches of rain in a short amount of time.
We are locked into a pattern featuring a daily threat for thunderstorms into next week.
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Dan Zarrow is Chief Meteorologist for Townsquare Media New Jersey.
