Boston meteorologists warn of a coastal storm to cap off the holiday weekend

The worst of the wind will be on the Cape and Islands later tonight into Monday. There is a low risk for power outages here with gusts up to 55 mph. pic.twitter.com/eZCWX0WkJW

— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) October 12, 2025

Rain arrives this afternoon from south to north. The strongest wind and heaviest rain hit overnight and continue through Monday. Coastal flooding is possible during high tides. Plan for a messy start to the week! pic.twitter.com/s0vDTGbxka

— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) October 12, 2025

It's a good time to prepare ahead of the storm.
-Clear storm drains
-Secure Halloween decorations & patio furniture
-Download the Boston 25 Weather App for storm updates pic.twitter.com/n48D7Cf2Bl

— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) October 11, 2025

Advisories ahead of storm:
A Coastal Flood Watch: Sun AM – Mon PM
High Wind Watch: MVY & ACK Sun PM – Mon PM
Wind Advisory: Cape Sun PM – Mon PM
It's a good time to start preparing ahead of storm! pic.twitter.com/vMwzOrB4f1

— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) October 11, 2025

TIMING THE STORM:
-Rain arrives from south to north Sunday
-Worst hits Sunday PM into Monday
-Flooding, beach erosion, and 55+ mph wind gusts possible
Stay weather aware and plan ahead! pic.twitter.com/jshDYLNPb0

— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) October 11, 2025

The much anticipated coastal low is beginning to impact the region with light rain showers. We still expect periods of heavy rain and increasing easterly winds overnight. Here is a summary of current statements #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/F65XXUAjlv

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) October 12, 2025

The storm moving up the east coast this weekend will bring a prolonged period of rain and high winds beginning Sunday morning for most of southern New England. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/fjAzA6QmnQ

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) October 11, 2025

In addition to heavy rain, our #noreaster will bring powerful wind. The peak of the wind is expected Monday morning, reaching 50-60 mph on Cape Cod and the islands. This is where a wind advisory and high wind watch has been issued. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/VSGfOkAmmm

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) October 11, 2025

Coastal Flood Watch goes into effect Sunday, but the tide of greatest concern is Monday evening (around 5 PM). Inundation will be possible on low lying areas along the coast. We'll also be monitoring for beach erosion as our coastal storm passes by. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/1gLCvA9rvG

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) October 11, 2025

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Slow-moving nor'easter brings wind, rain and minor coastal flooding. Rain and wind peak overnight-Monday but showers linger into Tuesday before the storm finally pulls away. Cool but dry with some sun returning Wednesday and continuing into the weekend #WCVB pic.twitter.com/GMDI4fbaPZ

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) October 12, 2025

Good Sunday morning! We've got an October nor'easter on the way. Rain moves in this afternoon and winds pick up with the storm peaking overnight-Monday. NE gusts 50-60mph Cape/Islands with 1-4" of rain expected. It's a slow mover- showers linger into Tuesday. Forecast on #WCVB pic.twitter.com/UhTzmMMHc0

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) October 12, 2025

FRIDAY AM weather update ⤵️
Nice rebound today after frosty start sunshine ☀️ and around 60°. Coastal storm moves in slowly over the holiday weekend. #WCVB pic.twitter.com/WuMkPmyyM5

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) October 10, 2025

NEXT 7 DAYS…
Sunshine into Saturday. A slow-moving coastal storm brings wind, rain, minor coastal flooding and erosion late Sunday into Tuesday. Potential for 1-3" rain and wind gusts to 50mph on Cape Cod. Slow improvements for the middle of next week but staying cool #WCVB pic.twitter.com/g5qEANBaEQ

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) October 10, 2025

COASTAL STORM…
Brings wind, rain and minor coastal flooding. Rain is slow to spread in from the south late Sunday but will linger into Tuesday. Potential for 1-3" rain with highest totals near the coast. ENE winds gust to near 50mph on the Cape/Islands, beach erosion #WCVB pic.twitter.com/D2PpikCteb

— Cindy Fitzgibbon (@Met_CindyFitz) October 10, 2025

Worst of the storm tonight-Monday midday. Windswept rainfall. Rain moves into Boston by mid afternoon (1-3pm). Gusty wind already 20-40 mph at the coast. More on the nor'easter on @NBC10Boston through 10:30am! pic.twitter.com/bMu3wa7V3Q

— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) October 12, 2025

Details on the nor’easter today-Monday. Rain, wind, coastal flooding here: https://t.co/J9Wo4torvI

— Pamela Gardner NBC10 Boston (@Pamelanbcboston) October 12, 2025

Frosty Friday start. Nice to nasty weather over the long holiday weekend. pic.twitter.com/OsEF6khD9q

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) October 10, 2025

Rain likely widespread by Sunday night. pic.twitter.com/2Wpdzy46da

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) October 10, 2025

Rain and wind increasing late Sunday – Monday. pic.twitter.com/lP8jpqpsbW

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) October 10, 2025

Windy Monday, strongest gusts across the South Coast, Cape and Islands. pic.twitter.com/K5nu7kaQFh

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) October 10, 2025

Here's a look at the Sunday-Tuesday nor'easter impacts as they appear now (Friday morning). Make sure you check back through the weekend @boston25 for the latest. pic.twitter.com/NSfAQnSJVC

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) October 10, 2025