Boston – Tropical Depression Debbie It is accelerating northward and will carve a path through Pennsylvania, New York and northern New England.
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If this news makes you want to cancel your weekend plans…don’t do it right now. The impacts here in southern New England have been mostly minor, and in fact, the most wonderful parts of summer are just around the corner.
Tropical Storm Debby Timeline
A tropical air mass will cover our area through Friday. Southerly winds will create very high dew points, creating conditions for showers and downpours at any time. That said, it won’t rain forever, so again, it’s best not to cancel any outdoor plans in the next 24 hours.
On the track Debbie’s remains Located in the west, the heaviest rains and flooding are likely to occur in New YorkPennsylvania, and perhaps even just grazing parts of northern New England.
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The National Weather Service said there’s an increased risk of heavy rain in those areas, with the chances getting much lower the further east you go.
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Rainfall amounts in central and eastern Massachusetts will range from very light (southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod) to about 0.5 to 1.5 inches north and west of Boston. Not enough rainfall to be a serious flooding concern.
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When will Debbie impact Massachusetts?
The heaviest rainfall in New England will begin just after midnight Friday night and taper off by Saturday morning.
Estimated arrival and departure times:
Western Massachusetts: 9pm to 2am
Central Mass: 2:00am – 7:00am
Eastern Mass: 4:00am – 9:00am
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Massachusetts weekend weather forecast
This final line of storms carries a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in addition to some heavy rainfall, with the Storm Prediction Center highlighting a 2% risk of tornadoes in areas of western Massachusetts and western Connecticut.
Tornadoes are not uncommon here when the remnants of a tropical storm pass through. Overall the risk in the area is low, but we will be watching closely through the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Once this final downpour leaves the area on Saturday morning, you won’t have to worry about staying home for the rest of the weekend!
Saturday afternoon and evening will bring with it some crisp, dry air. Do you have plans for Saturday afternoon or evening? Be prepared!
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In fact, Saturday afternoon and into next week may see some of the most comfortable weather of the entire summer — no major storms, no scorching heat, and no muggy weather.
Perseid meteor shower forecast
One final bonus for the weekend: One of the best meteor showers of the year is coming up on Sunday night. The Perseids often produce dozens of shooting stars per hour, and with clear skies and no moonlight this year, you might see a really spectacular meteor shower.
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If you’re heading out stargazing, the later you go on Sunday night, the better, as the number of meteors is expected to increase over the course of the night.
