Nor’easter to bring rain and coastal impacts to the East Coast this weekend
Prediction markets are pointing to several Northeast cities as the most likely locations to see measurable rainfall from Sept. 26 to 27.
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A brewing nor’easter is expected to bring rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and rough surf along much of the East Coast this weekend.
From the Outer Banks to New England, the developing coastal storm is forecast to hammer the East Coast.
Prediction markets are pointing to several Northeast cities as the most likely locations to see measurable rainfall from Sept. 26 to 27.
Across the I-95 corridor, cities including Boston, Philadelphia and New York City have high percentages of measurable rainfall, with the developing coastal storm taking aim over the weekend.
The FOX Forecast Center said the slow-moving coastal storm will produce heavy rainfall, significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, beach erosion and gusty winds along different areas of the East Coast.
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While the brewing nor’easter is expected to affect much of the East Coast, the storm’s eventual track will determine how conditions vary from region to region.
Boston, Rhode Island, Cape Cod and coastal New England could face the heaviest rain, flash flooding, 60-plus-mph wind gusts, storm surge and significant coastal flooding over the weekend.
From New York City and Long Island through New Jersey, impacts will depend on the storm’s track, with heavy surf, beach erosion, tidal flooding and periods of rain possible.
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From the Outer Banks to Virginia, persistent onshore winds will drive major coastal flooding, extreme surf and beach erosion, while rainfall totals remain more uncertain farther inland.
Much of the East Coast will see rain this weekend as a massive storm takes shape along the coast, with the long-lasting system expected to impact millions of Americans.