An ongoing nor'easter could produce heavier rain for the rest of Thursday in Massachusetts, but here's when conditions should start to dry up.

Radar shows the nor'easter is underway in Boston, and today will be one of the worst weather days so far this spring.

A Nor'easter is predicted to move into the area as the day goes on, with the heaviest rain in the afternoon and evening.

We think of nor’easters as colossal snowmakers in the winter, but the name comes from the wind direction — winds coming from the northeast as the counter-clockwise spin of the storm lurks just offshore. The term “nor’easter” was actually first used in print in 1836 by folks in the marine industry, such as sailors or shipping merchants.

Nor’easter is about to impact New England ahead of Memorial Day weekend, bringing three inches of rain and up to 50 mph winds.

A nor’easter is creating heavy rain, gusty winds & coastal flooding today! A Coastal Flood Advisory for tide levels running above normal. Steady and, at times, heavy rain along with a gusty northeast wind will make highs in the mid-40s to low 50s & it will feel like the 30s all day.