A storm that brought days of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the Southeast is now moving northward, but not all areas of the Northeast will see significant rainfall, according to meteorologists at AccuWeather. The storm in the southeastern United States dumped between 6 to 14 inches of rain, but the Northeast is not expected to receive that much rain. However, many areas in the Northeast will still see significant rainfall, potentially leading to flooding in some locations.
AccuWeather predicts that some thunderstorms may develop in the lower mid-Atlantic region. As the storm moves north, it will weaken but still bring moisture from the Atlantic for the rest of the week. The heaviest rain is expected to fall in the mid-Atlantic and central Appalachians through midweek.
Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are forecast for coastal areas from Virginia to Pennsylvania, while 2-4 inches are expected in eastern North Carolina to parts of West Virginia. While the rain will help with drought relief, heavy downpours could lead to urban flooding in some areas.
As the storm moves through the Northeast, showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase over the Midwest and New England by Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will rise from the 60s and mid-70s to the 70s and 80s for most areas.
While northern New England may see little rain, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine could remain dry through Thursday. By Friday, the effects of the Southern storm will likely dissipate, but a new storm moving from the Great Lakes to the Northeast will bring more showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.
There may be areas of severe weather with the most significant rainfall expected in New England later in the week and into the weekend. For enhanced safety features without ads, consider upgrading to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. With this subscription, you will receive advanced, location-specific severe weather alerts created by our expert meteorologists who work around the clock to identify and assess potential weather hazards to help protect you and your loved ones.
