Much-needed downpours are making for a difficult commute Wednesday morning.
The showers really picked up overnight and continued into the morning, leaving commuters with flooded roads and traffic.
Much needed rain in southern #NewEngland today/tomorrow. Don't worry, sun's back for the weekend ;) pic.twitter.com/w7YI0RAcsA
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) October 25, 2017
What an ugly morning commute! @boston25 #25Traffic #MATraffic pic.twitter.com/ikDd3qPTqC
— Julie Grauert (@JulieGrauert) October 25, 2017
Boston 25 News Traffic Anchor Julie Grauert kept an eye on accidents that caused backup on Route 24. Delays also built on the Expressway and flooding closed two lanes of traffic on the Pike.
2 WB lanes of Pike closed before Comm Ave Overpass because of flooding @boston25 #25Traffic #MATraffic @ShiriSpear pic.twitter.com/qgkMUh6Ud1
— Julie Grauert (@JulieGrauert) October 25, 2017
Delays are building on the Expressway@JulieGrauert always has the latest on slowdowns before you hit the road.@boston25 Morning News pic.twitter.com/3s9FQOJLtT
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) October 25, 2017
The rain impacted, not only those on the roads, but rails and ferries, too.
Slippery rail season has begun. Crews are working to keep tracks clear, but pls allow extra travel time & check T-Alerts for #MBTA updates
— MBTA (@MBTA) October 25, 2017
#ALERT 10/25/17 HY-MV 9:25am and MV-HY 11:00am have been cancelled due to weather
— Hy-Line Cruises (@hylinecruises) October 25, 2017
As of 7 a.m., Worcester got over 2” of rain, while Springfield got 4” of rain. Those totals are expected to increase as the rain continues.
Latest rain reports... Scattered showers continue today in #NewEngland #boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/uVOJtWSPlR
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) October 25, 2017
Rain may dampen your day but... it is NEEDED with many areas under a moderate drought. #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/LBb0vOsFSw
— Sarah Wroblewski (@sarahwroblewski) October 25, 2017
A flash flood watch and wind advisory are in effect through the morning. The flash flood watch is in effect for the Cape until 4 p.m. and the Islands until 8 p.m.
Pockets of heavier rain/t-storms may lead to flash flooding. Be aware of clogged storm drains & ponding on the road. pic.twitter.com/p78W6YTzbV
— Sarah Wroblewski (@sarahwroblewski) October 25, 2017
It's going to be a WET next 2 days... Some of the heaviest rain in #Boston happens this AM. #fox25 pic.twitter.com/2Altywo0Rf
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) October 25, 2017
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