Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, expected for parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Communities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are expected to see heavy rain and strong winds to start next week.

According to the National Weather Service, a coastal storm is expected to bring more rain and gusty winds Sunday through Monday, along with the risk for some coastal flooding and beach erosion. A Coastal Flood Watch has also been issued along the coast of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Confidence is increasing regarding rainfall associated with this storm reaching southern New England. Ensembles are indicating moderate probabilities for 48-hour rainfall totals through Tuesday morning reaching and exceeding 1-2″ across the region. Even heavier rainfall is possible.

The Weather Service notes that strong NE winds from late Sunday through Monday evening, with gusts up to 55 knots possible over the waters, though they will be elevated over land as well. Rougher seas are also expected in this time period.

The forecast:

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Light south wind.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Rain. Low around 53. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Columbus Day

Rain. High near 64. Northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Rain. Low around 53. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.