
Thunderstorms could roll through Melrose 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.
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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.
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Here’s the forecast for the region for the next few days:
- Monday: Rain. 12-17 mph winds, gusts of 29 mph. Possible thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Rain and before 1 p.m., with 5-13 mph winds. Things calm down at night. High 63, low 43.
- Wednesday: Rain likely. High 63, low 44.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. High 54, low 38.
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