Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Portions of Central MA and Northern CT
An approaching upper-level trough and surface cold front in a very moist air mass (surface dewpoints in the 70s) has triggered bands of very heavy showers and embedded thunderstorms extending from northern CT to north central MA this morning. These heavy downpours are moving over an area that received 3 to 6 inches of rain last week. Hence, there’s limited opportunity for this new round of heavy rain to be absorbed into the ground resulting in high, rapid runoff. Flooding of small streams and poor drainage areas in the warning areas is likely. More showers, some very heavy, are expected off and on throughout today in most locations. Additional localized flooding is possible. There could also be a few thunderstorms with localized strong wind gusts this afternoon across western and central portions of southern New England.
Will be taking a closer look at this developing weather situation as well as a look ahead for any significant weather this week later this morning.
Next Message
Plan to issue the scheduled weekly significant weather outlook later this morning.
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Message issued August 03, 2026 by:
Bob Thompson
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist
Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center Board member
