"Northeast Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in Upcoming Storm"

Massachusetts is expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds from Thursday night into Friday, with the heaviest rain and strongest winds occurring between 3 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Friday. The storm will bring about an inch of rain on average, with wind advisories issued for coastal southeastern Massachusetts and a coastal flood advisory in effect for certain areas. The weekend will have dry periods but also showers, with Marathon Monday expected to be warm with highs potentially reaching 70 degrees.