Weather
Cape Cod Weather: Heavy Winds, Flooding Possible
The region is under a flood watch Friday as forecasts call for heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for southeastern New England Friday, including the Cape and Islands. Localized flooding and minor wind damage to trees and power lines is possible from the mid-morning into the afternoon. This may result in power outages on the Cape.
The forecast calls for rainfall totals of 2-3 inches in the Hyannis and Chatham areas, 3-4 inches on Nantucket, 2-3 inches on Martha's Vineyard and 1-1.5 inches on the Outer Cape. Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are expected.
[Heavy Rain/Flood Threat & Minor Wind Damage Risk] Heavy rain/localized flood threat this morning will be near the south coast this morning, followed by dry weather this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph develop this morning and may result in minor wind damage. pic.twitter.com/2Sbszl6Xo4
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) October 12, 2018
As of 9 a.m., the National Weather Service reported water building up on Nantucket and a rainfall total of 3.42 inches on Martha's Vineyard.
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