Commuter Alert: Brace for a Soggy, Windy Monday Morning Across New England!

Get ready for a challenging start to your week, New England! A potent system is set to sweep through the region, bringing with it a deluge of rain and the threat of isolated damaging winds, precisely timed to disrupt Monday's crucial morning commute.

Forecasters are pinpointing the window between 4 AM and 9 AM as the most impactful period.

During these crucial hours, heavy downpours are expected to dramatically reduce visibility on roadways, making driving treacherous. Compounding the issue, the potential for ponding on roads will increase hydroplaning risks, demanding extra caution from drivers.

While the entire Southern New England will feel the brunt of the heavy rain, a particular concern for isolated damaging winds looms over southeastern sections.

This could lead to scattered power outages and even downed tree limbs, posing additional hazards for commuters and residents.

The storm's trajectory suggests it will move swiftly. Southern New England will experience the heaviest conditions first, with the system pushing into coastal Maine later in the morning.

Temperatures will remain unseasonably mild, hovering in the 50s as the rain persists.

Thankfully, the worst of it won't last all day. By mid-morning to early afternoon, the rain is expected to taper off, giving way to cooler, breezy conditions. Tuesday promises a much-needed reprieve with clearer skies and colder temperatures, offering a chance to dry out and recover.

However, don't put away those umbrellas for too long.

The mid-week forecast indicates another chance for rain around Wednesday and Thursday, so stay tuned for further updates as the week progresses. For Monday, the message is clear: plan for extra travel time, exercise extreme caution on the roads, and be prepared for potential disruptions.