Weekend Nor’easter to bring wind, rain, coastal flooding
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The Weather Channel
Just In
An area of low pressure is expected to develop off the Southeast coast late Friday turning into a nor’easter this weekend. Strong onshore winds will lead to moderate to potentially major coastal flooding and beach erosion, which is going to be made worse by the king tides.
Breakdown
- Heavy rainfall of three to six inches, with some areas exceeding half a foot, is expected along the East Coast. 3s
- Rainfall will affect both coastal and inland areas, reaching as far west as central Virginia and Scranton. 25s
- The Southeast coast will be the initial area impacted by the storm. 47s
- Flooding risks will extend from the mid-Atlantic northward throughout the storm's duration. 53s
- Coastal communities such as Virginia Beach, Ocean City, the Delaware Bay, and the Chesapeake are at heightened risk, with possible impacts up to New York. 57s