A soaking rain will impact Massachusetts on Friday, with periods of heavy rain, embedded thunderstorms, and the potential for localized flooding lasting into the evening.
The biggest concern comes after 10 a.m. Friday, when more widespread downpours are expected to develop. Southeastern Massachusetts could see some of the heaviest rain, but downpours will be possible elsewhere across the region.
Lightning is also a concern. Thunderstorms could become embedded within the larger rain area, particularly across southeastern Massachusetts…