The storm had slowed down and was moving into southern New England Friday, according to Jerry Combs, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Gray. Rain chances start Saturday morning and afternoon across Maine, then increase Saturday night into Sunday and Monday. York County may see rain first.
Southwestern Maine should expect 1 to 2 inches of rain. Combs said he isn't expecting flooding despite that total, pointing to how dry conditions have been leading up to the storm.
For beachgoers and anyone near the coast, the bigger concern is hazardous surf and wind. The storm's slower track means the timing could shift, but the National Weather Service is telling people in southern Maine to plan for a wet, windy stretch running from Saturday night through Monday.
The dry spell that's had Maine on edge for weeks might finally break with this storm.