Another round of widespread rain blasts the Northeast as Rachel's remnants trek across the nation
This comes as the remnants of Rachel unleash rare tropical rain and flash flooding throughout California, Utah and Nevada.
Remnants of former Tropical Storm Rachel help fuel a new round of rain in New England
Leftover moisture from former Tropical Storm Rachel is moving east along a stalled cold front, bringing widespread rain to the Northeast. Some areas could also see severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado or two. A Level 1 out of 5 severe storm threat has been issued for parts of New York.
THE TAKEAWAY
- The remnants of former Tropical Storm Rachel are stretching across the U.S. from California to New England
- While the rain won't be heavy, millions can expect a widespread mess of wet weather
- A Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms has also been issued for parts of upstate New York
Another round of rain is heading for the Northeast as moisture from the remnants of former Tropical Storm Rachel treks across the nation.
The FOX Forecast Center says a fast-moving low-pressure system will track from California to New England along a stalled front on Tuesday, triggering periods of heavy rain across the Northeast.
🌊 UNDER WATER: Las Vegas was at the epicenter of some intense flooding Sunday as the remnants of Rachel barreled through the region. Video shows water gushing down streets and instantly flooding roadways. https://t.co/KHAHwUhcXh
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The heaviest rainfall amounts are expected across northern New England, where some areas could see more than an inch of rain. Burlington, VT, is among the locations forecast to receive significant rainfall.
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This comes as the remnants of Rachel unleash rare heavy tropical rain and flash flooding to parts of the West, including California, Utah and Nevada.
Post-Tropical Storm Rachel to unleash rare tropical impacts of significant Coastal Flood Threat for West Coast
☔ 🌊 RARE IMPACT: Post-Tropical Storm Rachel is targeting the West Coast on Sunday, producing widespread rain, lashing winds and a serious Coastal Flood Threat for thousands in the region.
What makes this weather pattern particularly unusual is that the moisture originated from the tropical system in the Pacific that is now fueling rain as far east as New England.
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Meanwhile, a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms has been issued for parts of upstate New York, including areas near Syracuse.
If daytime heating occurs, the atmosphere could become unstable enough to support stronger thunderstorms.
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A strong wind shear could help storms organize, potentially producing damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado or two.
However, persistent cloud cover associated with the rain should help limit daytime heating and inhibit storm development.
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