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Tevin Wooten reports a slow-moving summer storm system bringing heavy rain and flash flood risks to Southern New England.

A slow-moving low-pressure system is currently moving across Southern New England, producing intense downpours and a significant risk of flash flooding. Tevin Wooten reports that the storm will be most active through Wednesday, with the heaviest rain and longest duration expected across eastern Massachusetts and Connecticut. While some areas like Greater Worcester and MetroWest will see heavy bursts, the storm will move faster in eastern Massachusetts. A flood watch remains in effect for parts of Massachusetts and Connecticut through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service warns of potentially life-threatening flash flooding in the Berkshires and Worcester Hills, where mountainous terrain may squeeze out 5 to 7 inches of rain. The system is characterized by its unusual strength for a summer storm, tapping into moisture-rich pipelines from the Atlantic and Gulf. Temperatures will peak near 80 degrees today before falling into the 70s through the end of the week. Drier, warmer weather is expected to return by the weekend.

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