Showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue on Friday, mainly between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. New rainfall totals between a quarter inch and a half inch are expected during the day. Friday afternoon to night, a band of heavy rainfall is expected.

A Flash Flood Warning was issued for several cities and towns south of Boston Thursday morning as heavy rain brought traffic to a crawl and clogged streets and highways.With rain coming down so fast,

As heavy rains led to heartbreaking losses at a Texas girls camp, other parts of the state were swamped over the July 4 weekend.

Some places received several inches of rain, others nearby not so much. Shower chances persist through the weekend.

With a reprieve from wet weather late Thursday night, more rain and potential thunderstorms could be in store for Massachusetts before the weekend starts.

Dry weather takes hold over Northern Michigan through early Friday. While some showers are expected south Friday, the best potential for some rain will be Frida

The start of Thursday’s series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field is delayed because of rain. “We will provide more information as it becomes available,” the Sox wrote on social media before the scheduled 6:40 p.m. first pitch.

A flash flood warning is in effect until 9 a.m. for Boston and several communities south of the city, including Brockton, Quincy, and Randolph, officials said Thursday morning. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch that will remain in effect until 4 p.m. for Rhode Island and eastern portions of Massachusetts and Connecticut.