BOSTON —

King tides, higher-than-normal high tides, are expected to bring coastal flooding to Boston on Thursday afternoon and several times this fall.

According to the New England Aquarium, Thursday's tide is expected to peak at 2:30 p.m. Latest Forecast

° F FEELS LIKE

HOURLY

DAILY RADAR TRAFFIC

These extremely high tides measure 2-4 feet above average and can cause flooding even in the absence of strong winds or storms. If storms occur simultaneously, the impact can be even greater.

"Since we are located so prominently on the Boston waterfront, flooding is always top of mind for us during these higher-than-usual king tides," said Luz Arregoces, the aquarium's director of community engagement. "Amid the growing threat of sea level rise, we have to be attentive to and mind

See Full Page