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How Much Rain? Updated Totals From May 22 Nor'easter
- A rare late-season nor'easter struck Massachusetts and surrounding areas on Thursday, May 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
- The storm developed as frigid air interacted with a powerful upper-level wind current, creating winter-like conditions uncommon for late spring.
- The nor'easter caused widespread rainfall mostly between one and two inches, with some places reaching up to three inches, and wind gusts up to 55 mph especially on the coast and Cape.
- Officials issued gale warnings and coastal flood advisories for the evening high tide between 6 p.m. And 11 p.m., warning of water levels up to six inches above normal and waves possibly exceeding seven feet.
- The storm led to travel disruptions and minor flooding risk but no major damage, with conditions improving by Friday and warmer, sunnier weather expected by Memorial Day weekend.
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Heavy rain from nor'easter continues across Mass. Here's when the rain could stop
A late-season nor’easter that has left Massachusetts cold, wet and windy is expected to produce heavier amounts of rain until the end of Thursday. Heavier rainfall is expected to fall for the remainder of the day, with between 1 to 2 inches likely to accumulate, according to the National Weather Service. This heavy rain could impact the evening commute and cause street flooding, and continue until around 12 a.m. Friday.
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