Boston is set to kick off the coming week with a cold and windy storm system, before heading into a batch of gusty and chilly but dry late fall weather, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

A potent nor’easter will impact Southern New England this holiday weekend as this coastal storm off the Carolinas strengthens and accelerates up the East Coast, bringing drenching rain, coastal flooding, and damaging winds starting late Sunday.

Hundreds of flights were either canceled or delayed at Boston's Logan International Airport amid a nor'easter on Oct. 13.

From sunshine to wind and rain, here's what Boston meteorologists are saying for the timing and impacts of this weekend's coastal storm.

A strong nor’easter just off the Carolinas will head up the Eastern Seaboard and straight into New England this holiday weekend, bringing drenching rain in some coastal regions as well as strong, gusty winds.

Due to inclement weather, Monday’s Zip Trip to Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow has been canceled. We look forward to visiting at a later date! A Nor’easter is currently hitting the area, which is bringing rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Boston 25 News will continue to monitor conditions and provide live coverage throughout the storm.

SOAKER A cold front will move across the area today with a widespread 0.5-1″ of beneficial rain this morning through midday. Those shower will linger through mid afternoon on the Cape, but taper off by 1 or 2 PM in Boston (sooner north and west!

Heavy rain fell in the Boston area on Wednesday as a cold front moved in, leaving hundreds of people without power across the state. In a morning advisory, the National Weather Service said there were downpours in Boston, moderate rain in communities such as Beverly and Bedford, and light rain in Lawrence, Norwood, and Taunton.