The week ahead looks generally quiet and increasingly warm, especially as we get into late week and the first part of the weekend, but nothing too out of bounds for early November. Coastal flooding will become an issue beginning Tuesday as favorable winds and the highest astronomical tides of the season coincide, though.

Sunday’s rain will come to an end by midnight, giving way to decreasing cloud cover as Monday goes on. Temperatures start a little warmer thanks to the clouds — generally around 50° — but temperatures will still only peak in the mid-to-upper 60s as north and northeasterly flow keeps us on the cool side. More sunshine arrives Tuesday as high pressure continues to build in, but we’ll stay on the cool side of normal with continuing northeasterly winds.

High pressure will move more directly overhead Wednesday; this combined with dry air and clear skies will allow temperatures to warm into the mid-70s after starting the day in the mid-40s. We’ll stay on the warm side of normal for the second half of the week, with upper 70s expected by Saturday and just a few clouds from time to time. Some models suggest the potential for some unsettled weather late in the weekend, but we’ll see if that comes to fruition as moisture may not be terribly impressive.

Coastal flooding outlook for this week

The highest astronomical tides of the year are slated for later this week thanks to the upcoming full moon at perigee (closest approach to Earth), and this will bring about the risk for coastal flooding during the morning high tides beginning early Tuesday. While winds become more unfavorable later in the week, the astronomical tide alone will be enough to cause some minor flooding. Significant flooding doesn’t currently appear to be an issue, thankfully. Regardless, keep an ear out for possible Coastal Flood Advisories from the National Weather Service this week.

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