A coastal storm is expected to hit Massachusetts this weekend and linger for multiple days, bringing heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and the risk of flooding in coastal communities.

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.

Boston is experiencing a weather shift with a weekend warmup anticipated, including highs in the 60s and mostly sunny skies, following a nor'easter. Mild temperatures and potential light showers are expected next week.

The storm delivered up to 6 inches of rain across Southern New England, washing out much of the holiday weekend.

DEDHAM, Mass. — A messy fall nor’easter that moved into Massachusetts late Sunday is continuing to linger Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong wind gusts to some communities, as well as coastal flooding concerns. As of early Monday afternoon, the bulk of the rain was falling across central and eastern Massachusetts.

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

Right now, New England could see anywhere from a fall nor'easter to some regular showers or clouds during the latter part of the long weekend.

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

Rain will fall steadily through the end of Monday with scattered showers and breeziness into Tuesday morning. While it may take until Wednesday for the sun to return, we will begin to dry by Tuesday afternoon or evening. Expect temps to remain in the 50s for the majority of the storm.