A storm system is bringing heavy rainfall to the Northeast region with varying amounts expected. Areas like New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut could see between 0.5 to 1.75 inches of rain, while some areas may experience over 2 inches. The rain is forecasted to continue into Friday morning, leading to potential flooding concerns in certain areas.
[Friday 7:10 am] Rain continues to slowly push east of the region early this morning, with drier conditions in its wake. Winds increase though as the system pulls away, and gusts may exceed 30 mph at times through the day. #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx https://t.co/M1c7oUS7w4
[MRMS radar loop 5:52pm to 6:14pm] Low pressure will strengthen offshore as it passes to our southeast. Expect rain to start slowly tapering off from west to east tonight, continuing through early Friday morning for the eastern half of the area. #NYCwx #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx https://t.co/onHTKYhbj3
24-hour rainfall totals generally between 0.5-1.5"🌧️ As models predicted, the greatest impact from this coastal low has been through South Jersey especially near the shore. @6abc https://t.co/vz7eFWWMdf
Most areas have seen over a half-inch of rain through early this morning (less from the Lehigh Valley north & west). These are additional forecast amounts from 8 AM into this evening, resulting in totals exceeding 1" from I-95 southeast, & perhaps locally 2" along the shore.(1/3) https://t.co/9tbB8u6VnY
[Rainfall Forecast] Long duration rain event into Friday morning will yield widespread totals of at least 1 inch, with highest probabilities of 2+ inches across RI & eastern MA. Minor poor drainage/street flooding possible, along with renewed river flooding. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx https://t.co/iKBn97j7QM
MORE RAIN A soaking rain will fall for much of the region into tomorrow night. The highest totals are expected southeast of Philadelphia with over 2" right along the coast. https://t.co/3bG1HNiAga
Here is the latest storm total rainfall forecast. The bulk of the rain will fall late tonight through Thursday evening as low pressure strengthens offshore. Western portions of the area will see .5 to 1 inch while far eastern areas likely see 1.5 to 1.75 inches. #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx https://t.co/1maLNcyZfU