Stretch of Sunshine...
Significant rain led to significant flooding this morning on the North Shore...4-6 inches fell in a very localized spot around Swampscott, Peabody and Salem among other communities. All that rain fell in a very short amount of time...only about 3 hours...that along with high tide made it virtually impossible for storm drains to keep up.
Rain has diminished in intensity since this morning but cyclonic flow and lift from the 500mb cut-off are still producing rainy weather and this will continue for the next several hours.
Tomorrow will be much better, a blend of sun and clouds however there is still a chance for a brief passing shower in the afternoon as a final piece of energy rotates around the longwave trough. There is also a little surface reflection too and behind the surface front winds will pick up and conditions will become quite blustery and turn much colder too.
The chill will be mostly felt in the mornings...both Thursday and Friday morning some suburban locals will dip into the 30s and scattered frost is likely on Friday morning as high pressure will essentially be right on top of us and ideal cooling conditions will be present. That same high will shift south and east of us over the weekend this will pump warmer air into the region. With nearly 100% sunshine expected, highs will be in the 70s and even lower 80s. In fact, a record high is very possible on Sunday...that would be 82 degrees.
