Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about Monday’s severe weather

A strong storm system will bring heavy rain and high winds to southern New England early Monday. Gusty winds as high as 65mph could down trees and cause power outages. Heavy rain of 3-4” could cause poor drainage and river flooding. #MAWX #CTWX #RIWX pic.twitter.com/P6Ly4ZQhLg

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 17, 2023

Here's a look at what to expect over the next 24-36 hrs across SNE. Heavy rain will ramp up overnight. The greatest threat for damaging winds will be between 7 am and 2 pm tomorrow. Rapid improvement tomorrow evening will give way to scattered flurries and showers on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/omJtw1vPtP

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 17, 2023

[630 AM] A steady moderate to heavy rain this morning will transition to showers this afternoon. Street/highway flooding will continue along with strong to damaging winds. Strongest winds occur this morning into midday for #CapeCod & Islands. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx pic.twitter.com/RK3SmJruqM

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 18, 2023

[7:10 AM] Power outages unfortunately climbing rapidly, now up to 35,000 customers in #MA. Strongest winds this morning into midday for #CapeCod, then diminishing this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/AtX2T3ZuWb

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 18, 2023

Significant coastal flooding expected during this afternoon's high tide (12-1 pm), impacting towns along Narragansett Bay in #RI. Water levels at Fox Point in #Providence likely approaches 10 ft! The last time water levels this high were observed was with Hurricane Bob (9.9 ft) pic.twitter.com/P1CDInNZnp

— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) December 18, 2023

2-3" of rain, gusts 50-70mph today with pockets of tree damage/power outages. Once we get beyond today, pattern is quiet through the time the big guy in a red suit bounces from house to house. pic.twitter.com/h6R3nVMoEz

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Winds ramping up this morning… mid morning to early afternoon are peaks winds. 50-70mph gusts across eastern Mass. pic.twitter.com/0QyksVaJVh

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Gusts to 50mph+ now include Norwood, Taunton and New Bedford this morning. pic.twitter.com/0yJ8PnrqjD

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Isolated to scattered power outages likely to develop. pic.twitter.com/7SJqItj9xH

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Flood watch up… 2-4" of rain (heaviest higher terrain across interior). Small stream/river rises, street/poor drainage flooding. pic.twitter.com/BY5b9Y2NUO

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

South Coast most prone to coastal flooding today. Especially in Narragansett Bay pic.twitter.com/C4p5W8oQfm

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Warm through mid afternoon. 50s to lower 60s widespread. Rain tapers to isolated/scattered showers by late afternoon, dries out around the evening commute, although plenty of big puddles left. pic.twitter.com/ragme8KLNt

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Spot shower tomorrow, but cooler and mainly dry day. pic.twitter.com/Bfm9zttzbw

— Chris Lambert (@clamberton7) December 18, 2023

Weather Alert 🚨 for rain and wind today. It’s going to be a busy one… ☔️ #mawx #boston #newengland pic.twitter.com/cL2IOL3omZ

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 18, 2023

Gusts 50+ mph have already developed. Areas of wind damage, debris, and outages will affect the area. @boston25 #mawx #newengland pic.twitter.com/Frx38bTuT2

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 18, 2023

It’s raining, it’s pouring 🌧️ We’ll easily end up with 2-3” widespread and locally higher totals up to 4-5” today. @boston25 #mawx pic.twitter.com/VkwUfbnTd0

— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) December 18, 2023

⚠️ Impact weather today in the form of damaging wind and downpours.

🌧️ Windswept showers will dwindle into this evening.

🥶 Cooling down for the rest of the week. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/IbqLwmxMWg

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) December 18, 2023

The storm will likely reach its peak this morning, but we'll still be dealing with wind swept rain for much of the afternoon. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/DQKIXVU0nC

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) December 18, 2023

The wind is HOWLING out there right now. This is not only affecting the coastline. Check out the 56mph gust in Norwood! #wcvb pic.twitter.com/mcSat1XEUb

— Kelly Ann Cicalese (@kellyannwx) December 18, 2023