Downpours and gusty winds are expected in much of Massachusetts, including the Boston area, on Thursday, though the stormy conditions are expected to move out in time for children to trick-or-treat Friday on Halloween.
The WBZ Weather Team is highlighting Thursday evening and overnight with a NEXT Weather Alert.
Massachusetts storm timeline
THURSDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON: Cloudy conditions are expected with a chance of a few showers. Nothing heavy will be expected at this time. Winds will begin increasing out of the east-southeast.
THURSDAY EVENING COMMUTE: An area of steady, heavy rain moves in between 4-7 p.m. Winds will be gusting between 25-35 mph with a few higher gusts at the coastline…