A wave of storm systems is sweeping through the Northeast, bringing unsettled weather and the potential for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and localized flooding across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the region will experience several rounds of showers and thunderstorms starting Friday afternoon and continuing into early next week. The combination of moist air from the south and a slow-moving cold front is expected to create ideal conditions for storm development across the tri-state area.
What to Expect
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Friday: Scattered thunderstorms will begin to develop in the afternoon, especially in central and eastern Pennsylvania. Some storms may bring gusty winds and brief downpours.
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Saturday: The strongest activity is forecast for Saturday evening, with widespread thunderstorms moving through New Jersey and into the New York City metro area. Forecasters warn of potential flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas.
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Sunday into Monday: Rain lingers as the system gradually exits the region. Cooler temperatures and persistent cloud cover are expected.
“Residents should prepare for travel disruptions and keep an eye on real-time alerts, especially in flood-prone zones,” said an NWS spokesperson. “While this is typical spring weather for the region, the sheer amount of rain over a few days could pose risks.”
Flooding and Power Outages Possible
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With saturated ground from recent rains, the risk of flash flooding is heightened. Local utilities are also warning of possible power outages due to downed trees or lightning strikes.
Emergency management officials are urging residents to secure outdoor items, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and have backup power sources ready if needed.
Weather alerts and warnings are being issued as conditions evolve. Residents across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York are encouraged to check the latest forecasts via the NWS or local news outlets, and to sign up for weather alerts on mobile devices.
A cold front has passed through overnight and we will spend the day with slow improvement from west to east. The air behind the cold front is not especially “cold” or even cold at all. There are some leftover clouds around but we should go partly sunny before too long.
Leftover warm air from yesterday still means that we could see high temperatures reaching the middle 70s to near 80 degrees in most places. Sea breezes will be confined to the immediate coast during the afternoon and early evening hours.
Cooler air comes in tonight and most lows will be in the mid 40s to lower 50s under clear skies, though some areas well inland could see lows drop into the upper 30s.
Thursday is looking like a nice day all the way around for Eastern Pennsylvania to Southern New England with sunshine.
Highs Thursday aftenroon will be mostly in the 70s except cooler 60s along south and east facing shorelines.
