Coastal storm expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding along the East Coast
A developing nor'easter could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, high surf and coastal flooding from North Carolina to New England later this week.
Forecasters are monitoring a low-pressure area that could evolve into a nor'easter along the East Coast, potentially delivering heavy precipitation, strong gusts and dangerous surf. Models differ on whether the system will stay offshore or move closer to shore, which will affect wind strength, rain amounts and coastal erosion, especially along the I-95 corridor. AccuWeather expects flooding at high tide from North Carolina to New York between Tuesday and Friday, with the risk spreading to the northern Mid-Atlantic and southeastern New England by the weekend.
The Weather Channel notes that a high-pressure ridge over the Great Lakes may interact with the low, intensifying winds as the two systems converge. One outlet Weather predicts extreme surf, possible ocean overwash on coastal roads and wind gusts up to 70 mph near Boston if the storm tracks close to the city. Officials caution that power outages could occur where trees remain leaf-covered and winds are strongest.
Why it matters
The storm could disrupt travel, damage coastal infrastructure and cause power outages for millions of residents.
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