Multiple flood watches have been issued for the Northeast, including areas in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York City, and Boston, due to heavy rain expected from back-to-back coastal storms. The rain, ranging from 1.5-4 inches, poses a risk of urban and small stream flooding as well as river flooding. Meteorologists from various sources are providing updates and warnings to over 31 million people in the region.
Heavy rain & flooding are forecasted for tonight into Thursday. Be ready while we're on the lookout systemwide: 🗨️Follow us & @MBTA_CR_Alerts on X ⚠️Subscribe to T-Alerts: https://t.co/aiCsoYeYp0 ℹ️Check our Extreme Weather Travel Guide: https://t.co/4udCBHoE81 ⏱️Allow extra time https://t.co/b0CWsP1WYo
We’re expecting moderate to heavy rain this afternoon and continuing through midnight. Minor flooding is likely, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas. See our graphic for flooding resources ahead of inclement weather today and tomorrow. https://t.co/OEUUpe7SYo
Updated briefing with details regarding the ongoing rain and the flood watch through late tonight for much of the area can be found here, https://t.co/9VVp5RIIn5. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx
Flood watches are in effect from New Jersey to Maine — including New York City and Boston — as heavy rain deluges the Northeast. See the latest forecast: https://t.co/xrupuPwFsM
⛈️ Heavy rain predicted tonight & tomorrow morning. 👷 Crews will be monitoring conditions along the network. Remember to: 📲 Subscribe to T-Alerts 🚶Use caution when approaching railroad crossings 🚉Use caution when navigating stations & trains 🕐Allow extra travel time https://t.co/aWzyXTLlJB
The @NWSBoston is forecasting heavy rain overnight and has issued a Flood Watch through Thursday evening for parts of Massachusetts. The rain may also impact the Thursday morning commute. #BePrepared for any weather that comes your way. https://t.co/PTvjp2zMbT
[Heavy Rain & Flooding Tonight into early Thu] Rain overspreads the region into the evening & becomes heavy overnight into early Thu. 1-3" of rain with localized 4"+ amounts are expected. Some Urban flooding as well as River/Small stream flooding is expected. https://t.co/kOv22AxUKU
⚠️The storm is expected to produce heavy rain, which could cause flooding & potential winds which could cause outages. 👷Crews will be ready to address issues as they arise across the network. Call 📞(617-222-3200) or tweet 💬(@MBTA_CR) to report hazards. https://t.co/MQqiiy3ND0
Flood Watches remain in effect for more than 31 million people from #NewJersey to #Massachusetts through tomorrow evening. FOX Weather meteorologist @JasonFrazerTV has the latest. https://t.co/GnmsE5QgGu https://t.co/IhMPXD4fdM
🌧️ @NWSBoston predicting this storm with heavy rain is continuing throughout the night & into the morning. 👷 Our crews are closely monitoring the network & will be ready to address issues that could arise: ⚡ Power outages ☔ Flooding https://t.co/jEcCArbW8S
A Flood Watch kicks in for NYC at 1:00pm and runs through 7:00pm tonight. Periods of torrential rain are expected, and localized flooding is possible throughout the area as a result. It is not going to be a fun afternoon.
🌧️ @NWSBoston is predicting this storm with heavy rain is continuing throughout the night. 👷 Our crews are closely monitoring the network & will be ready to address issues that could arise: ⚡ Power outages ☔ Flooding https://t.co/jEcCArbW8S
🚨Rain starting 1-2 PM 🌧️, turning moderate to heavy through midnight. Minor flooding expected, especially in low-lying areas. Flooded roads may disrupt evening commute. Minor property flooding possible. Lingering showers into Thurs AM. Follow @NotifyNYC for updates. https://t.co/KYcIybBeTc
Millions along the I-95 corridor from #NewYork to #Boston face a flood risk today. FOX Weather meteorologist @BrittaMerwinWX and @CraigHerreraTV have what you need to know. https://t.co/GnmsE5QgGu https://t.co/UFM6tjevTV
[Flood Watch] A widespread 2-3+" of rain is expected later today into Thursday. This coupled with the wet weather of the past few days will bring the potential for urban and small stream flooding as well as some river flooding. Check https://t.co/aqcnsXtpuk for the latest. https://t.co/j6X2KTBT14
Main weather story for Wednesday will be the potential for flooding as rain increases during the afternoon and into the night as a coastal low pressure system moves into the region. For extra details, see our latest briefing, https://t.co/s2OESxqCfQ #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx https://t.co/0GFbbSKjiU
NYC: @NWSNewYorkNY has issued a Flood Watch from 1PM 3/6 to 6AM 3/7. More: https://t.co/t5k9HJaukX Get multilingual/ASL information: https://t.co/5hi2ppIeeY Read our team's emergency preparedness essentials for flooding and more: https://t.co/5LmTSxVVj5 https://t.co/8lMevO07eb
Heavy rain expected tomorrow evening and night. A few spots could pick up more than 3" of rain which is why a Flood Watch has been posted. https://t.co/mK2yHoG23q
More details regarding the potential for flooding Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night, including the forecast total rainfall amounts, can be found in our latest briefing at this link, https://t.co/s2OESxqCfQ #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Watch for NYC: 1PM on 3/6 - 6AM on 3/7. An additional 1-3in. of rain may cause flooding of roadways/streets. Do not travel where water covers the roadway. Prepare to move to higher ground. https://t.co/oBGvYAYGD9. Multilingual/ASL: https://t.co/QxHw2NqjRm. https://t.co/oXtIVW1Ooc
A stronger storm is on the way Wednesday into Thursday bringing some heavy rainfall across New England. A FLOOD WATCH has been posted for parts of MA Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. https://t.co/SqhTSh7gFJ
Flood alerts are in place for parts of the Northeast, including #NYC and #Boston through Thursday. FOX Weather meteorologist @IanOliverWX and @fox6now meteorologist @Tom_Wachs have what you need to know as rain rolls through the region. https://t.co/GnmsE5QgGu https://t.co/kiTwYJDhCm
🌧️ A low pressure system will bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall to parts of the Northeast Wednesday and Wednesday night. There is a Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall in effect from New Jersey to southern New England where scattered flash floods will be possible. https://t.co/SprtmIEm7v
A flood watch has been issued for the next round of rainfall Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. This is in effect for much of our forecast region, including much of the Lower Hudson Valley, NE NJ, NYC, Southern CT, and all of Long Island. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx https://t.co/6yUSmoBiDe
FLOOD WATCH | Showers continue to fall across the region for our current system, but a Flood Watch has been issued for WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ahead of the next system to bring another round of rain. Some areas could receive an additional 1.5-2.5" of rain. https://t.co/w68ijQnFRO
A Flood Watch is now in effect for portions of New Jersey for Wednesday and Wednesday night. For more info: https://t.co/lg2IUbh4H9 #NJwx https://t.co/TFxiNS1LgJ
[Flood Watch Expanded] A widespread 2-3" of rain is expected later Wed into Thu. This coupled with the wet weather of the past few days will bring the potential for Urban/Small Stream & River Flooding. Flood Watch has been expanded into central/northeast MA & northern CT. https://t.co/upk1Auh2t3
The Northeast will be soaked by back-to-back coastal storms through Thursday. FOX Weather meteorologists @StephenMorganTV, @BobVanDillen and @KendallSmithWX have the latest. https://t.co/GnmsE5QgGu https://t.co/uRQbrT1d3G
Back-to-back coastal storms are set to soak those along and east of the I-95 corridor this week. FOX Weather meteorologists @BrittaMerwinWX and @MichaelEstimeWX have the forecast. https://t.co/FdCyuERsKY
Flood watch up for parts of Southeast Mass and RI. Wednesday PM-Thursday. https://t.co/o7OGD1zaxH