Street flooding possible as periods of heavy rains and storms expected for portions of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Periods of heavy rain are expected in parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut this week.

According to the National Weather Service, a cold front brings the return of heavy rain and gusty winds Sunday night and Monday.

Moist conditions along with the cold front will lead to a washout for Monday featuring widespread rain, heavy at times, along with gusty winds.

Specific locations of heaviest rainfall totals are difficult to place at this time, but a widespread half inch to inch of rain is likely, with ensembles showing chances of 2+ inches essentially nil. That being said, in this super moist airmass any given location could pick up a quick hitting 1″+ that may lead to street flooding.

With a still unsettled pattern late in the week, periods of showers and storms are expected.