The northeastern United States has been experiencing significant rainfall, leading to various weather advisories and warnings across multiple states. In New Jersey, the I-95 corridor received over 1 inch of rain, with the Lehigh Valley getting slightly less, raising concerns for minor flooding in poorly drained areas. Similarly, parts of Rhode Island saw over 2 inches of rain, with many locations receiving between 0.75 and 1.50 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Boston. In response to the heavy rainfall, a Street Flood Advisory was issued for parts of Broward until Mar 03 6:45PM, with advisories urging residents to avoid flooded roadways. Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was announced, advising people to stay indoors and away from windows. The heavy rain has created areas of street flooding, with another 1 to 2 inches of rain possible, further exacerbating conditions in some regions.
Areas of heavy rain prompted a Street Flood Advisory for the area (Broward) shaded in green. Advisory continues for about another hour (until 6:45 pm) while another 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible. https://t.co/XuClXGrgeS
NEXT WEATHER ALERT. STREET FLOOD ADVISORY in effect. Heavy rainfall is creating areas of street flooding. Avoid roads covered by water of unknown depth. https://t.co/YufW9J6dqv
A STREET FLOOD ADVISORY has been issued for parts of Broward until Mar 03 6:45PM. Avoid driving through flooded roadways! https://t.co/ySKfQeroPi
NEXT WEATHER ALERT. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect. Move indoors and stay away from windows until the storm has passed if you are in the warning area. https://t.co/AqjQZsiPYx
[Rainfall Totals] Heavy rain last evening into the overnight hours resulted in many locations receiving between 0.75 and 1.50 inches of rain. A few spots in RI received over 2 inches of rain. https://t.co/amnjLtMRIe
Most of the measurable rainfall is starting to move out. The I-95 corridor into New Jersey received over 1" of rain with the Lehigh Valley picking up a little less than 1". Minor flooding in poorly drained areas will be possible into this evening as water continues to runoff. https://t.co/6R7piLPCvn