NEW YORK – Heavy rain moving into the Northeast on Wednesday has triggered a flood watch that covers more than 10 million people, including Philadelphia and much of New Jersey.
Heavy moisture is headed for the Eastern Seaboard Wednesday into Thursday, with the latest computer guidance suggesting rain totals will be heavier than early forecasts.
The heaviest rain is expected along the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington to Connecticut from about 5 p.m. ET Wednesday through 4 a.m. ET Thursday and could result in flash flooding.
“There’s going to be a corridor from about Connecticut down to New Jersey, maybe closer to Delmarva, where this rain is coupled with a coastal low,” said FOX Weather Meteorologist Stephen Morgan. “In terms of widespread rain, we’ll still see it through most of Pennsylvania into New York. This zone, however, has been highlighted for its potential to deal with some flooding or excessive rainfall.”
NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has upgraded parts of the Northeast to a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood risk – an area that includes New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware and parts of Maryland.
A Flood Watch is in effect until Thursday evening for most of New Jersey, along with the Philadelphia metro area and northern Delaware.
Heavy rain moving into the Northeast on Wednesday has triggered a flood watch. FOX Weather
Rain totals could reach 1-2 inches across much of the region by Thursday, with isolated areas receiving 3 inches of rain.
The NWS New York office has warned northeastern New Jersey of possible river flooding and urban flooding and poor drainage from Philadelphia to New York City.
Rain totals could reach 1-2 inches across much of the region by Thursday, with isolated areas receiving 3 inches of rain. Rico Löb – stock.adobe.com
The heaviest rain will end Thursday night, but a slow-moving system will keep rain chances in the forecast late Friday and even into Saturday morning.
This could lead to problems for travelers heading to Boston, New York and Washington to celebrate the New Year. FOX Weather is predicting travel delays for airports from the DC Metro area through Boston.
The road will also be wet, but not too slippery. This is a warm system, and most of the precipitation will fall as rain, although there is a chance of some late Friday.
“Maybe you are traveling. Maybe you’ll come home,” Morgan said. “AAA expects that Thursday will be one of the busiest days because people will be on the road, going home Thursday. Wednesday through Thursday will also be the wettest days of the week. So, we’ll be watching it along that I-95 corridor.”
Flash flooding has been upgraded to a “possible” level. FOX Weather
New Year’s Eve won’t necessarily be a crowd, though, as a weak ridge is forming in the Northeast and bringing dry conditions.
“Don’t be fooled by this — the next three days — because in New York City, things are going to get better,” Morgan said. “We’re dealing with cloudy, sort of dreary conditions followed by rain, but, overall, we’re going to see dry conditions for the New Year.”
The hinterland from West Virginia through Pittsburgh and into Buffalo, New York, will not be so lucky. Although the coast is sunny, a mix of rain and snow is forecast from western New York into the Appalachians.
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