Latest news with #nor'easter
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
Uncommon May nor'easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
BOSTON — An unusual May nor'easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures. Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches. The coastal town of Kingston, Massachusetts, received 7.13 inches (18.1 centimeters) of rain in a 24-hour period ending early Friday, the National Weather Service said.
The Independent
23-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Uncommon May nor'easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
An unusual May nor'easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures. Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches. The coastal town of Kingston, Massachusetts, received 7.13 inches (18.1 centimeters) of rain in a 24-hour period ending early Friday, the National Weather Service said. Drivers were stuck in floodwaters in Cape Cod and fallen trees blocked some streets. There were no reports of injuries. Some higher elevations saw snow, with New Hampshire 's Mount Washington reporting 3.4 inches (8.6 centimeters) as of Friday morning. 'Would it really be May in Maine without a little rain — and even a touch of snow — for Memorial Day Weekend?' Sugarloaf Mountain posted online. It delayed opening day for its golf club from Friday to Sunday. High temperatures for Thursday were about 20 degrees lower than usual. At least two cities — Concord, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine — had record cold high temperatures. In Concord, it reached 47 degrees Fahrenheit (8.3 degrees Celsius) for Thursday. That broke the previous record on that date of 51 degrees set in 1939. Portland got up to 49 degrees (9.4 degrees Celsius), breaking the 50-degree record set in 2011. A nor'easter is an East Coast storm that is so named because winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast, according to the weather service. They usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation in the form of rain or snow. It's rare to see them in May.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
Uncommon May nor'easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
BOSTON (AP) — An unusual May nor'easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures. Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches. The coastal town of Kingston, Massachusetts, received 7.13 inches (18.1 centimeters) of rain in a 24-hour period ending early Friday, the National Weather Service said. Drivers were stuck in floodwaters in Cape Cod and fallen trees blocked some streets. There were no reports of injuries. Some higher elevations saw snow, with New Hampshire's Mount Washington reporting 3.4 inches (8.6 centimeters) as of Friday morning. 'Would it really be May in Maine without a little rain — and even a touch of snow — for Memorial Day Weekend?' Sugarloaf Mountain posted online. It delayed opening day for its golf club from Friday to Sunday. High temperatures for Thursday were about 20 degrees lower than usual. At least two cities — Concord, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine — had record cold high temperatures. In Concord, it reached 47 degrees Fahrenheit (8.3 degrees Celsius) for Thursday. That broke the previous record on that date of 51 degrees set in 1939. Portland got up to 49 degrees (9.4 degrees Celsius), breaking the 50-degree record set in 2011. A nor'easter is an East Coast storm that is so named because winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast, according to the weather service. They usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation in the form of rain or snow. It's rare to see them in May.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Boston weather maps, radar show when nor'easter will be at its worst today with flooding rain and strong winds
Next Weather: WBZ Mid-Morning Update For May 22 Next Weather: WBZ Mid-Morning Update For May 22 Next Weather: WBZ Mid-Morning Update For May 22 The nor'easter is underway in Boston, the weather radar shows, and today will be one of the nastiest days Massachusetts has seen so far this spring. The storm will ramp up quickly and the worst conditions will be present Thursday afternoon through about midnight. The afternoon commute will coincide with some of the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall. WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston We anticipate widespread, localized flooding, poor drainage flooding and a high hydroplaning risk on roadways. Boston weather radar Massachusetts Weather Radar The storm's center will be crossing over southeast Massachusetts later tonight and could be the focus for one final burst of rain between 7 p.m. and midnight. After midnight, the heavy rain will lift north of our area and the precipitation will become lighter and more scattered. There will still be some leftover showers Friday morning, but the worst of the storm will be long gone. Rain and wind concerns for Massachusetts Rainfall totals will average between 1.5 and 2 inches. There is a chance for some localized, higher amounts up to 3 inches. This will cause some minor small river and stream flooding but we do not expect any major rivers to reach their banks. Strong, northeast winds will persist for much of the afternoon and evening, peaking between 30-50 mph along the coastline. WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston Inland, gusts may reach as high as 20-40 mph. Coastal flood advisory We do expect some minor coastal flooding/inundation during Thursday night's high tide cycle. Timeframe of concern is between 4-7 p.m. along the South Coast and between 6-11 p.m. along the East Coast. WBZ-TV graphic CBS Boston Memorial Day weekend forecast Friday will be a transition day as the storm slowly moves away from southern New England. There will be lingering showers in the morning and clouds will likely remain for the entire afternoon and evening. Saturday will show some improvement. We expect some patches of sunshine, but also a few pop-up showers. The second half of the holiday weekend will be the better half with increasing amounts of sunshine and milder temperatures.
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
An unusual May nor'easter soaked New England on Thursday and threatened to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Nor'easters usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds, rough seas and precipitation in the form of rain or snow. This week's nor'easter could bring wind gusts over 40 mph (64 kph) and up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rain in some areas. Forecasters said snow was possible in the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. The storm brought dark skies to New England during a time of year usually reserved for sunshine and cookouts. The storm was expected to linger into Friday. What is a nor'easter? A nor'easter is an East Coast storm that is so named because winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast, according to the National Weather Service. The storms can happen at any time of the year, but they are at their most frequent and strongest between September and April, according to the service. The storms have caused billions of dollars in damage in the past. They usually reach the height of their strength in New England and eastern Canada. The storms often disrupt traffic and power grids and can cause severe damage to homes and businesses. 'We have a stronger jet stream, which is helping intensify a low pressure system that just happens to be coming up the coast. And so that's how it got the nor'easter name,' said Kyle Pederson, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Boston. Rain arrives, and snow could follow The storm hit Boston with heavy rains and stiff wind on Thursday morning. Southern Massachusetts was also dealing with heavy rains that made for a messy morning commute. The heaviest rain was expected to fall in Rhode Island and southern and eastern Massachusetts, Pederson said. Localized nuisance flooding and difficult driving conditions were possible Thursday, but catastrophic flooding was not expected. Coastal flood advisories and gale warnings were issued for many coastal areas of New England and New York on Thursday. The storm was then expected to pass, leaving light rain and patchy drizzle, on Friday. 'It's just really a nice dose of rain for the region — not expecting much for flooding,' Pederson said. Snow is expected to be confined to mountainous areas, but accumulations there are possible. Why nor'easters are rare in May Nor'easters are usually winter weather events, and it is unusual to see them in May. They typically form when there are large temperature differences from west to east during winter when there is cold air over land and the oceans are relatively warm. But right now there is a traffic jam in the atmosphere because of an area of high pressure in the Canadian Arctic that is allowing unusually cold air to funnel down over the Northeast. The low pressure system off the East Coast is being fueled by a jet stream that is unusually south at the moment. 'It really is a kind of a winter-type setup that you rarely see this late,' said Judah Cohen, seasonal forecast director at the private firm Atmospheric and Environmental Research. If this type of pattern in the atmosphere happened two months earlier, he said, 'we'd be talking about a crippling snowstorm in the Northeastern U.S., not just a wet start to Memorial Day weekend.' ___ O'Malley reported from Philadelphia. ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
