GLOUCESTER , MASS. (WHDH) - Officials spent Friday warning residents of flooding along the coast of Massachusetts as a winter storm moves across the country.
High tide was expected in towns including Gloucester and Rockport around 10:30 a.m., bringing waves that could clear barriers and splash anyone standing nearby.
A Coastal Flood Warning remained in effect for most of the day, with 9 a.m. until noon being times to watch out for, and up to 1-3 feet of inundation possible on shore roads and low-lying areas.
As of Friday morning, winds were whipping at about 50 miles per hour and are expected to reach upwards of 60 miles per hour later in the day.
Scattered power outages are also anticipated along the coast as the rain and wind picks up in the afternoon.
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