Nor’easter ahead: Rain, wind, flooding for Northeast
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The Weather Channel
Just In
An area of low pressure will develop off the Florida coast late Friday and then strengthen as it moves north this weekend, becoming a nor’easter. Strong and persistent onshore winds will produce moderate to major coastal flooding and beach erosion in places like Rehoboth Beach and along the entire Jersey Shore.
Breakdown
- Heavy rainfall of three to five inches expected, especially near Cape Cod. 3s
- Rainfall will extend from Virginia through New England, with two to three inches possible in many areas. 12s
- Strong onshore winds will accompany the storm, with coastal flooding of one to two feet above normal levels possible. 51s
- High wind watches are in effect, and power outages are possible from Long Island to Delaware. 1m 12s
- Flight disruptions are possible in and out of New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. as winds increase. 1m 26s