Forecast: High waves and pockets of rain to remain as nor'easter moves on
Even as the storm's center slips slowly farther south midday Monday, the seas remain treacherous. Two boats washed ashore Monday morning in Joppa Park along Water Street in Newburyport, powerful proof that this nor'easter isn't messing around.
The south coast is still getting pounded by 6–12-foot waves, and 10–15-foot seas near and offshore are making this a hazardous marine storm. Don't expect a quick fix; those swells will ease slightly tomorrow but then increase again though the middle and end of the week.
Another round of minor coastal flooding and splash over is likely during the Monday afternoon high tide. Wind gusts will ease in the coming hours, but remain active 20-30 mph for many. Isolated higher gusts are possible at the coast.
Meanwhile,
rainfall totals so far tell a tale of two New Englands.
Author's summary: Nor'easter brings high waves and rain to the coast.