Flooding Possible with More Heavy Rain Expected

Another batch of heavy rain is expected on Monday evening and again on Tuesday.

For the second time in four days, flooding is possible in Melrose from heavy rain. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Monday evening through Tuesday evening for Melrose, as well as most of eastern Massachusetts and parts of Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. It is the second flood watch issued in the past four days – a similar alert was issued on Friday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Andrea moved through. No major issues were reported in the two towns during that storm. “Showers are expected to overspread the region from west to east (Monday) afternoon,” the weather service said as it issued the flood watch. “The heaviest rain is expected to occur (Monday night), where some locations could pickup an inch…

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Minor Stream and Street Flooding Possible Tuesday

Rain combined with melting snow from the storm at the end of last week could cause minor flooding in streams Tuesday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said.

After the winter we've had so far, the warmer weather to start the week has been a welcome respite, but could cause flooding problems when rain passes through the area on Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for Melrose and much of Eastern and Central Massachusetts, in effect from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday morning. Up to an inch of rainfall is expected on Tuesday, which combined with melting snow from the storm at the end of last week could cause some small streams to experience minor flooding, the NWS said. "Poor drainage street flooding is likely Tuesday afternoon and evening, especially where snow is blocking catch basins," the NWS said in the food watch statement. "This could have an impact on …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

5 Things: Strong Winds and Rain, Energy Commission Meeting & More

Take a look at the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Jan. 31.

Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, Jan. 31:  1. Strong winds: Showers and temperatures reaching a high near 49 are expected during the day Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Melrose. At night, it will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dipping to a low near 25. Winds are expected to be 23 to 33 miles per hour (mph) during the day, and 18 to 24 mph in the evening. 2. Energy Commission meeting: The Melrose Energy Commission meets at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at City Hall in the Mayor's Conference Room, according to the city website. 3. In case you missed it: Check out our feature on former Melrosian Adrienne Jeanne's photography business in Wakefield. 4. Open mic night at Ab Fab: Sign-up …

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Five Things: Art Class, Rain and More

Check out the Five Things column for Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Melrose.

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 13 in Melrose: 1. Damp day: Clouds and rain are in the forecast for Melrose on Tuesday, as temperatures will reach a high in the low 60s during the day before dropping to a low in the low 30s at night, according to the National Weather Service website. 2. In case you missed it: The suspect in five recent Stoneham area armed robberies is the primary suspect in an attempted armed robbery Sunday night at the C-Store in Stoneham. 3. Local art class: The Milano Senior Center is expected to hold art classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for $5 per session, and all media and skill levels welcome. 4. Business feature: Check out our feature story on a new cafe in Melrose. 5. Veterans Day photos: Got…

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Nor'easter May Affect Wednesday Commute

Expect mostly rain in the city and snow outside of 495.

A nor'easter will kick up winds and rain in the region Wednesday, with sleet and snow likely west of Boston and in the higher elevations. According to WHDH meteorologist Chris Lambert, the precipitation should start between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., which would impact the afternoon commute. Atmospheric conditions may convert falling rain into snow in Boston, though that would mean merely a dusting on grass before quickly melting away. The actual rain/snow line is harder to predict. "I don't expect much, if any accumulation in the Boston area, maybe a slushy coating around Rte. 128 on grassy surfaces as rain and snow battle it out for a few hours in the early evening," wrote Lambert on the 7 Weather Blog. "The snow will lose that battle to rain, …

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Damaging Wind Possible Tuesday Night into Wednesday

Gusty southern winds could cause minor tree damage and power outages on Tuesday night through early Wednesday.

Wind gusts as high as 50 miles per hour are expected on Tuesday night into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory has been issued for 4 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The advisory extends across most of eastern Massachusetts, including Melrose, plus parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Strong southerly winds of 20-30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour are expected along the coast. The strongest gusts are expected between 7 p.m. on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The winds will be strong enough to down trees and limb and could cause power outages, according to the weather service. The wind advisory was issued because either sustained winds are expected between 31-39 miles …

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