Rainy weekend

Sunrise this morning here in Hampton Beach. ValleyWX Pic

This is my last full day here on the Seacoast of New Hampshire. It has been a great week with good weather for late May. Sadly that is about change for all of us, including southern Quebec. Today is the meteorological start of summer, but you won't be able to tell this weekend. A strong low pressure and frontal system will move into the region from the Great Lakes and hang around well into next week. A soaking rain is forecast for the entire region from Ottawa into Montreal and south across New England. The amount of rainfall could easily exceed 50mm of 2 inches. Strong east winds up to 50km/h and cool temperatures around 16C are forecast both Saturday and Sunday. Showers will continue into next week. As a result of all the rain and flooding this week, water levels will have to be monitored closely for any possible warnings. The low pressure will slowly sink southeast into New England early next week maintaining clouds and showers well into Wednesday. Of note, I hope to have my data back online by Saturday night or Sunday.

The Seacoast: The forecast is the same here on the New England coast. The other factor here however will be high astronomical tides combined with the storm that could produce coastal flooding. A special weather statement has been posted and warnings may be needed. This morning was spectacular with a beautiful sunrise at 5:02 that I captured above.