Massachusetts Braces for Monday’s Storm: Heavy Downpours and Strong Winds Set to Challenge Commuters

BOSTON – The WBZ-TV meteorological team has issued a NEXT weather notification concerning significant downpours and strong winds expected on Monday. 

The most intense rainfall is anticipated in the morning hours of Monday. This will predominantly affect visibility and commutes during the morning rush before strong winds set in.   

Intense rainfall and strong winds on Monday

On Monday morning, temperatures will be quite mild, hovering in the lower 50s as rain pours in. More intense rainfall will predominantly affect eastern Massachusetts, while central and western regions will experience somewhat more dispersed and lighter rain.

The latter part of Monday will be drier, with clouds beginning to clear.

Strong winds will contribute to the weather distress on Monday, with gusts around 35 mph more probable towards the cape and islands.

We could rapidly accumulate more than a half-inch of rainfall during the morning on Monday. Intense rain in a brief period may render road conditions perilous.

New Year’s Eve prediction

New Year’s Eve will mirror Monday’s weather pattern, featuring drier conditions for most of the day. In fact, the majority of Tuesday is expected to be quite pleasant, with mild temperatures and some sunshine breaking through.

However, as we approach the countdown to the New Year, the likelihood of rain will increase again. At midnight, we may experience a new wave of showers, ushering in damp weather to kick off 2025.