T-Storms Possibly to Roll Through Malden

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By JASON CLAFFEY (Patch Staff)

Thunderstorms could roll through Malden early Tuesday morning as heavy rain continues to drench the region.

Steady rain Monday afternoon will slow to a drizzle at night. Heavy rain may return after 1 a.m., with a chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

If a thunderstorm occurs, it will be the first thunderstorm of spring in New England following an extremely rare “ thundersnow” event in eastern Massachusetts in February.

Here’s the forecast for the region for the next few days:

• Monday: Rain. 9-17 mph winds, gusts of 29 mph. Possible thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Rain and before 1 p.m., with 5 to 13 mph winds. Things calm down at night. High 64, low 45.
• Wednesday: Rain likely. High 63, low 44.
• Thursday: Partly sunny. High 54, low 39.

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