Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about the rain and possible flooding in the forecast

[Flood Watch] A widespread 2-3+" of rain is expected later today into Thursday. This coupled with the wet weather of the past few days will bring the potential for urban and small stream flooding as well as some river flooding. Check https://t.co/aqcnsXtpuk for the latest. pic.twitter.com/j6X2KTBT14

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 6, 2024

Are you prepared for possible flooding tonight?

If you live/work in an area that floods in heavy rain:
– Ensure sump pumps are working.
– Know alternate travel routes.
– NEVER drive through flooded roads!

More info: https://t.co/DV1LPZPeyQ pic.twitter.com/mXefv6o7Yo

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) March 6, 2024

WEDNESDAY…
Will warm into the 50s to near 60° early this afternoon under mainly cloudy skies. Rain moves back in around 4pm and get heavy tonight with a FLOOD WATCH #WCVB pic.twitter.com/k84Z8ZaZi1

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 6, 2024

FLOOD POTENTIAL…
Tonight with a widespread 2-3" of rain on the way
▶️Rain will be heavy at times on saturated ground
▶️Poor drainage, street and basement flooding
▶️Rivers and streams will be rising
FLOOD WATCH into tomorrow as rain tapers to showers#WCVB pic.twitter.com/nL1KhnUvs6

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 6, 2024

SUNDAY STORM…
Moves in Saturday night and brings mainly rain to southern New England
▶️There could be a bit of wet snow in the hills but a better chance in the mountains up north
▶️Highest tides of month could bring coastal flooding with a SE wind for the midday high tide#WCVB pic.twitter.com/m7rHBJVaOd

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 6, 2024

NEXT 7 DAYS
Active, wet pattern continues. Heaviest rain tonight 2-3" could bring flooding. Showers with a gusty wind Thursday. Some sun Friday with a dry break into Saturday. Next storm Sat night-Sunday brings mainly rain, some snow up north and possible coastal flooding #WCVB pic.twitter.com/GzzXYtO8f6

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 6, 2024

WEDNESDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Rain 🌧️ returns late day and gets heavy tonight. FLOOD WATCH for 2-3” of rain that could lead to flooding #WCVB pic.twitter.com/QWr18wJCXC

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) March 6, 2024

Although rain will develop south to north this afternoon, much of the day will be dry and MILD in the #Boston area. Look at those highs! @boston25 pic.twitter.com/snagojeLqo

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) March 6, 2024

Rain will develop from south to north this afternoon and peak overnight. Some street and minor river flooding likely @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/y9C0ZLJaAt

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) March 6, 2024

Here's the rainy timeline:
-showers develop south to north this afternoon
-peak rainfall late tonight
-patchy, lighter shower linger Thursday@boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newengland pic.twitter.com/0td5uRbmUb

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) March 6, 2024

This is what we call as SOAKAH … Most falls overnight.@boston25 #mawx #nhwx #newngland pic.twitter.com/LJ9u2NQH6e

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) March 6, 2024

50s to low 60s midday today. Dry through mid afternoon. pic.twitter.com/5U2M8r6IP6

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024

Rain arrives during the evening commute from south to north. pic.twitter.com/xWtNbshJZP

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024

Rain, heavy at times overnight tonight. pic.twitter.com/OakPL5X1Cx

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024

Heavy rain tapers to showers tomorrow morning, cool, raw feel to the air through the day. pic.twitter.com/gU61mXfBo5

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024

2-3" widespread across the region with this storm tonight, into tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wHQnCFREFG

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024

Flood watch up, heaviest rain tonight. pic.twitter.com/Dqw8061tJC

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024

Mild midday… heavy rain on the way. pic.twitter.com/KYU6hkHm85

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) March 6, 2024