Hermine Update: Mass. To Feel First Impact Tonight

Hermine is no longer designated as a hurricane, or even a tropical storm, but Post-Tropical Storm Hermine — aka a former tropical storm with a lot of the same characteristics — is still forecast to be headed for Massachusetts.

According to the National Weather Service, Post-Tropical Storm Hermine is bringing high winds, rip currents and rain to the region, starting tonight. The high tide could also cause moderate beach erosion, particularly in Nantucket and Rhode Island.

Starting tonight and into Monday afternoon (see NWS graphic above), the state's south coast, Cape and Islands could see wind gusts between 40 and 50 miles per hour, potentially resulting in scattered power outages and downed trees.

In addition, parts of Eastern Massachusetts could experience between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain, particularly on the south coast and Cape.

Although the beautiful Labor Day weekend weather will continue during the day Sunday, there is still potentially dangerous conditions just off the beach:

Those dangerous rip currents and rough surf may continue into the middle of the week, NWS said.

Tropical storms are especially tough to predict, and forecasts are subject to change. Patch will keep you updated on the latest from forecasters throughout the holiday weekend. Subscribe here for updates.