A significant storm system is impacting various parts of the United States, from the South to the Northeast, bringing with it a range of severe weather conditions including heavy rain, thunderstorms, potential tornadoes, and coastal flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory from 9AM until 2PM 3/8 for the Delaware River and a Flood Watch from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Philadelphia area into South Jersey, expecting 1-2 inches of rain on already saturated ground. Rainfall estimates include up to 5-7 inches in Columbus, GA, and 2-3 inches around Atlanta, with 0.5-1 inch of rain expected Saturday night into Sunday. The severe weather threat includes large hail, gusty winds, and a few tornadoes, particularly in parts of the Southeast, with a LEVEL 2 risk indicated for Saturday. Coastal areas are also bracing for minor to moderate flooding due to high tides and the storm's impact, with a Coastal Flood Watch in effect from 3/9/2024 10:00 AM to 3/10/2024 6:00 PM for the Delaware River. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.
#Weather: A Flood Watch is in place for most of New Jersey, as well as the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, through Sunday evening. https://t.co/mI1vxoylSj
Flood Warning until 3/10 4AM for small streams and low-lying areas. Do not drive through flooded roads. https://t.co/sUvApEIUyX
A storm system that battered parts of the South with heavy rain on Saturday was expected to reach the Northeast, bringing with it the potential for coastal flooding and powerful winds, forecasters said. https://t.co/Y7gRZ4IVN3
Here comes the rain! A widespread 1.0-1.5" will fall across S'ern New England by Sunday morning. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is likely around noon on Sunday as the low over NC/VA crosses overhead and astronomical high tides occur. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx https://t.co/hhIzKKgLm4
The Flood Watch has been expanded to include the Lower Hudson Valley and southern CT (all of CT is in a Flood Watch). The Flood Watch continues for N NJ. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx https://t.co/zjm88DyZoP
RADAR: We continue to watch a line of storms ahead of a front coming out of the Panhandle. Isolated severe weather will be possible across North Central Florida after sunset this evening. https://t.co/NtVlu99Ty3 https://t.co/SSRhRvXgF3
Multiple headlines in effect tonight/tomorrow. A strong low pressure system is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and minor coastal flooding to southern New England. Heavy rain may cause some minor flooding of urban areas, small streams, and poor drainage areas. https://t.co/kEdKnnI23Z
11:45am Severe Weather Update - The already low risk of a tornado has been lowered even more for Horry and Georgetown counties. Current observations and model trends indicate the best chance of the atmosphere destabilizing enough for storms is inland....and even there, no… https://t.co/QA6andfcWU
Latest on big storm system hitting East Coast: * Charleston was hammered by coastal flooding + highs winds Saturday am * Tornado watch northern Florida-SE Georgia til 2p * Heavy rain/coastal flooding for Mid-Atlantic + Northeast Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/rbq3o4Lb55
9am - Widespread over Horry and Georgetown counties is headed east. A few embedded non-severe storms with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph is moving through Georgetown, Pawleys Island and Litchfield bech right now. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/5YImj2uqJe
TIMING: Rain moves in for the evening and continues to move east through the evening and into tonight. Some high elevation snow possible, but mainly a rain event. Rain will be heavy at times tonight- early Sunday AM. Moves out quickly Sun AM though! @wbz https://t.co/lEfsiJuOwU
Good morning. We’re watching this cluster of downpours move into the region over the next hour. Heavy rain and wind gusts to 40 mph will be possible in spots. We’ll likely see a break in the action after it moves through. #SCwx @wmbfnews https://t.co/Khp4Kwmmfo
Widespread showers and thunderstorms continue. Along this line we need to watch for isolated severe storms, especially on the leading edge south of I-16. #Savannah https://t.co/oxjWTwSkjq
A strong storm system is bringing severe weather and flooding rains to the Southeast, and will impact the East Coast with a moderate rainfall and some coastal flooding this weekend. Details: https://t.co/gMFOyiYI1U
Get the umbrella ready! ☂️ Showers and storms are forecasted for this Saturday and could cause flooding for parts of the region. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist @marvingomeztv has the timing. https://t.co/jEzNIYPrTd
A Tornado Watch (red) is in effect today for the Panhandle and southern GA. I'll be keeping my eyes on this line of storms as they approach North Central FL this evening. Severe winds and an isolated tornado will be possible. https://t.co/NtVlu99Ty3 https://t.co/iNevbk7V1Q
Wet snow and strong winds across northern New England from tonight through much of Sunday followed by lake-effect snows across the lower Great Lakes into Monday morning https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
Heavy rain and some severe weather expected to move across the Southeast today followed by heavy rain and strong winds across the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England tonight into Sunday morning https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
Expect heavy rain, coastal flooding, and strong winds this weekend. The potential for strong winds will linger behind the storm into Monday as well. Click the link for the briefing with all the details: https://t.co/jUoZcxOKRq #nycwx #hvwx #njwx #ctwx #nywx #liwx https://t.co/ftP2rDwXnZ
Good Saturday AM! Rain overspreads the area today, becoming heavy at times this PM with some flooding possible. Coastal flooding through Sunday with several high tide cycles. Breezy/windy later today & especially Sunday and Monday. https://t.co/ka2HFv1KuB #njwx #dewx #pawx #mdwx https://t.co/8k5TbfXSOZ
[Sunday AM High Tide] Minor coastal flooding is likely during the Sunday morning high tide. Avoid driving on flooded roadways. For more details visit https://t.co/VRVPU0cmwS https://t.co/ujLqldbFFD
Coastal Flood Warning from 10AM 3/9 until 6PM 3/10 for the Delaware River. Do not drive through flooded roads. https://t.co/sUvApEIUyX
Widespread rain into this afternoon, with some embedded thunderstorms possible. The rain could be heavy at times, leading to a risk of localized flooding. A few of the storms could produce strong winds as well. #caewx #gawx #scwx https://t.co/Qz237Jguvd
Coastal flooding is expected as rain is expected for Saturday before a windy Sunday. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist @BrittneyShipp has your forecast. https://t.co/S0ArC6SqJE
STORM TRACKER DAY SATURDAY Gusty winds, hail, an isolated tornado, and flooding...flash and coastal all possible. High tide near 7am roughly around 7.3 feet, but it could be higher with the rain & onshore winds. Rain totals ~ 1 to 3". Stay weather aware! #chswx https://t.co/0pA0joU5dO
A storm system will continue progressing east Saturday, bringing widespread rain to much of the Mid-Atlantic, and severe thunderstorms to portions of the Southeast. Snow is forecast for portions of the interior Northeast this weekend. https://t.co/8aema71y1t
🟡🌪️A slight risk of severe weather (level 2 out of 5) is possible across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas on Saturday where tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail are all possible. Meteorologist @ericalopezwx has an update https://t.co/AKSOJetfsB
Severe Storms continue to threaten The Deep South tonight and moving into this weekend. For more info about the severe weather impacts check out the article below ⬇️ https://t.co/65kYMNw8su
Saturday will be nasty with widespread showers in the morning then a low risk of isolated to scattered severe storms in the afternoon. Sunshine return Sunday and sticks around into next week. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/hkLhUUab5v
Heavy rain is likely Saturday night along with multiple rounds of coastal flooding during times of high tide this weekend. Strong winds are also expected Sunday and Monday. Here is our latest briefing: https://t.co/F76H1eklFP https://t.co/jfY7i39amu
Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected across New England this weekend. A strong low overhead, astronomically high tides, and persistent SE wind will contribute to rising waters. Expect widespread minor and isolated moderate flooding around noon on Sunday. https://t.co/aIFnOLPItx
Flood Watch for the CSRA and southern Midlands as a storm system approaches from the Gulf coast tonight into Saturday morning. 2-3 inches of rain is expected with locally higher amounts. Excessive runoff may result in flash flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations. #caewx https://t.co/OeVJj3iDCu
[Flood Watch]: A flood watch has been issued for NE NJ and Rockland County in NY Saturday evening through early Sunday morning. 1 to 2 inches of rain during this time frame could lead to quick responding rivers and streams reaching or exceeding bankfull. https://t.co/Ffby3ibkLm
Saturday's most widespread and heavy rain arrives through the morning. There could be some thunder and lightning, but no severe weather. IF the atmosphere can warm up and destabilize from midday into the afternoon, a few severe storms will be possible with low but non-zero… https://t.co/iWi1MuyWa4
Showers arrive this evening. Heavy possible Saturday morning. Mainly dry by lunchtime and afternoon. Any storm risk here is low. https://t.co/vcn1uiQ58C
A coastal flood watch is in effect for the coastline for the Sunday morning/early Sunday afternoon high tides. Minor to possibly moderate coastal flooding will be possible. https://t.co/jvswT9BZ4T
Coastal Flood Watch in effect from 3/9/2024 10:00 AM to 3/10/2024 6:00 PM for the Delaware River. Be prepared to take action if flooding develops. https://t.co/sUvApEIUyX
INCOMING SHOWERS: clouds are increasing over the area tonight with rain likely starting late tonight and continuing (heavy at times) through tomorrow morning. In the afternoon, a few areas of drizzle are possible but bulk of widespread moisture has passed. https://t.co/wAOrIaiPne
SATURDAY SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE I have high confidence that plenty of rain and lots of clouds should prevent any severe weather through the morning. My confidence in severe weather in the afternoon is lower. While plenty of wind shear will be present Saturday, there is still… https://t.co/VoOGcU4Pg0
No change to Saturday's storm risk with a LEVEL 2 in place. Any severe storms will be highly dependent on how unstable we can get from midday into the afternoon. Still, there's enough shear in place for a small, but non-zero tornado risk. #SCwx @WMBFnews https://t.co/BBU5T4YJ4l
Moisture-rich storm system developing in South, headed east and northeast. * Severe storms, flooding possible in South/Southeast today, Saturday * Soaking rain for much of East Coast Saturday into Sunday, with coastal flooding shoreline areas Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/rbq3o4Lb55
FLOOD WATCH | Issued for a good part of the Philadelphia area into South Jersey Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. 1-2" of rain falling on already saturated ground may result in some flooding during this time. Stay alert and be safe this weekend! https://t.co/75xrV84W3i
Severe weather risk continues into tomorrow (3/9) from northern Florida into parts of the Carolinas. Damaging winds and few tornadoes will be the primary hazards. Isolated large hail is also possible. https://t.co/jcntYprJBI
Severe weather remains possible this afternoon into tonight across parts of the Southeast. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes will be possible with the strongest storms. https://t.co/bz1vjBANtF
Thunderstorms may turn severe over the southeastern U.S. today & tonight, especially over areas outlined in yellow on the map. Potential threats: Large hail Gusty winds Heavy rain A few tornadoes Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, weather .gov or your preferred media outlet! https://t.co/pOZ3DeaydW
Forecast rain amounts are highest over the southeastern states today & tonight where strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible. There is a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall & Flood Watches also span a few southeastern states. https://t.co/ymfRngfkvj
⚠️⛈️ A strengthening low pressure system will sweep across the South and Southeast today into tonight, bringing a threat of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding. Remain weather aware through tonight, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings! https://t.co/tKhnNSW4z6
Pretty quick shot, but a dynamic system Sat Night/Sun AM. Tides are high because of New Moon, so minor coastal flooding Sat, minor to low-end moderate possible Sunday midday. Predawn Sunday downpours/wind may have thunder & southeast coastal gusts to 50, isolated outages. https://t.co/YEJFNO2n3E
Boatloads of rainfall today across the Southeast from a storm system that will affect the Northeast this weekend. Up to 5-7" centered on Columbus, GA 2-3" around Atlanta. https://t.co/VsPAnYOIYX
DEVELOPING 🚨 We're tracking a severe weather threat in the Southeast for this weekend. Storms could hit major cities like Savannah and Charlotte. FOX Weather meteorologists @BobVanDillen and @BrittaMerwinWX have the latest. https://t.co/V97mgjgX4J #severewx https://t.co/6Z3O99wDWt
Coastal flooding expected Sunday @boston25 https://t.co/GamTtYB541
Our next Weather Alert arrives this weekend with heavy rain Saturday night and wind/coastal concerns Sunday. @boston25 #mawx #newengland https://t.co/qziiUt17cn
Dangerous storms are marching across the South again. FOX Weather meteorologist @BrittaMerwinWX has the details. https://t.co/V97mgjgX4J #severewx https://t.co/tebiCToJJK
Threat of flash flooding and severe weather expected to sweep across the Deep South to the Southeast through the next couple of days https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
An intensifying low pressure system will bring locally heavy rain and strong winds from the Ohio Valley to New England late Saturday into Sunday https://t.co/A3RX3bxaUJ
Another 0.5"-1" rain will fall Saturday night. Although elevations may see a brief wintry mix/snow, accumulation will likely wash away by the time you wake up Sunday. @boston25 #mawx #nhwx #vtwx https://t.co/YCNNn477gp
A few rain showers move in later today into tonight, but a bigger push of moisture arrives Saturday. It looks like the heaviest of the showers will be the first part of Saturday. We can't even rule out a stray thunderstorm Saturday afternoon. https://t.co/aenQTjS9pM
Make the most of dry weather on Friday! ⛈️ Showers, heavier bursts of rain and possibly some thunder are on tap for Saturday. https://t.co/rIsmVEJ2gU https://t.co/ND9o37zl5v
Rain, heavy at times, is expected to spread into the area tonight into Saturday, potentially leading to localized flooding. Storms are also possible on Saturday, some of which could be strong. #caewx #gawx #scwx https://t.co/rh7iplpdTB
Coastal Flood Advisory from 9AM until 2PM 3/8 for the Delaware River. Do not drive through flooded roads. https://t.co/sUvApEIUyX