Tropical Depression Fred Brings Risk Of Flash Floods: NWS

FRAMINGHAM, MA — This very rainy summer isn't quite over yet.

Remnants of Fred — now a tropical depression — will move into the area late Wednesday night, bringing rain and the slight risk of flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. But the worst of Fred will likely hit during the day on Thursday, when there's a chance of thunderstorms and rain totals up to a half inch.

Fred is one of three storms brewing in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Henri is tracking far off the East Coast near Bermuda, and may not reach New England until Sunday. Tropical Storm Grace is headed across the Gulf of Mexico.

Here's the MetroWest forecast through Friday showing how Fred may affect the area:

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.