The latest weather report showed heavy flooding occurred in parts of Massachusetts City, especially in Northwestern Boston. Power outages and evacuations unfolded due to the severe weather.
People with travel plans are advised to check the weather outlook as flooding rain could result in slower commutes and travel disruptions.
Meanwhile, people in low-lying areas and flood-prone areas are at risk of severe flooding.
Massachusetts Heavy Rain
On September 12, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that heavy showers and thunderstorms would hit parts of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southwest and the Four Corners.
The cold front in the Northeast would help unleash the rainy conditions in the region this week.
In the Massachusetts City, flooding rainfall occurred in the City.
People near the Barrett Pond Dam were immediately evacuated due to the possibility of severe flooding concerns.
The home's basements in the Leominster were also flooded due to the heavy rainfall. At least 11 inches of rain hit the area for about seven hours on Monday.
According to Mayor Dean Mazzarella, a state emergency was issued in the City.
The FEMA issued the advisory on the dam because of sensitivity to possible flooding. Mazzarella explained that they would replace the said dam.
Due to the flooding, schools were also closed, becoming shelters for the affected residents in the area.
The authorities also deployed rescue and emergency personnel to help the affected residents in the area.
The Northeast, with Massachusetts, is expected to receive more rain this week. The rain will bring cooler air in the region, but the flooding could become likely.
Weather in parts of the US
According to the NWS from September 13 to 15, frost advisories are also present in the Upper Midwest. Southern Plains and Southwest could experience heavy rainfall due to remnants of Jova.
Eastern Arizona and parts of New Mexico could anticipate dangerous flash flooding in the late week. Residents are advised to check the latest weather.
Furthermore, the weather agency monitored Hurricane Margot's developments, located over the 835 miles west-southwest of the Azores.
Hurricane Margot maintained winds of 80 mph and moved north at 14 mph.
On Wednesday, the Hurricane Margo is expected to unleash rip current conditions and life-threatening surf near the Azores.
The hurricane has no threat to land and is undetermined where to make landfall.
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Staying safe from the severe weather conditions
The latest weather forecast warned of the flooding conditions in the Northeast. Flooding could become challenging for flood-prone areas. Here are essential reminders to keep safe from the troublesome weather.
- Always check the latest forecasts in your community or region.
- Stay at home as much as possible and avoid outdoor travel or activities.
- Immediately evacuate when floodwaters rapidly rise.
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