Maps show where heaviest rain will fall in Massachusetts Monday
A storm system has brought heavy rain across Boston and most of Massachusetts.
The WBZ Next Weather Team has issued a Next Weather Alert for the potential of 1 to 2 inches of rain, with some areas seeing locally higher amounts.
The downpours are expected to linger into Monday morning, making for a messy commute.
Here are the key takeaways:
• Heaviest downpours between midnight and 10 a.m. Monday
• Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches (with localized higher amounts possible)
• Potential for street flooding in poor drainage areas
Monday rain forecast
Monday morning's commute will be impacted by heavy rain, with reduced visibility and localized flooding possible. Roads will be slick, and ponding on highways could create hazardous conditions.
The heaviest rain will taper off by midday, but scattered showers will linger through the evening, keeping conditions damp for the evening commute.
Here's what you can expect Monday:
• Wet morning commute - Allow extra travel time
• Breezy conditions - Windy, but not damaging
• Lingering showers in the afternoon
• Gradual drying by late evening
What's next?
Once this storm moves out late Monday, the rest of the week will be much quieter and milder.
• Tuesday through Thursday: Mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds
• Temperatures in the 50s and 60s - Remaining above normal for mid-March
• No major storms expected
