Parts of Southern Jersey had scattered showers and a few heavy down pours, nothing compared to deluge down South in the Carolinas (where they have had 15 inches plus of rain fall since Wednesday) leaving many residents believing that Jersey got lucky on this storm.
Strong low pressure from the Carolinas will move Northward and ride along the coast this evening through early Friday bringing with it heavy rain and strong gusting winds. Gusting winds have been on the rise throughout the day, and will continue to do so through the rest of the evening. Considering this, the National Weather Service continues to have the entire area under a wind advisory and high wind watches and warnings through the evening.
So far today, rainfall amounts have been quite impressive. Rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour have flooded areas from the Carolinas Northward, and more such is expected for Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and portions of New York. The biggest concern here are streams flooding, leading into rivers flooding. Considering flood stages, and how much precipitation has fallen in total, most areas and rivers will continue to flood well into Friday evening possibly into the weekend.
Remember from last post: however much precipitation has fallen upstream, will flow and accumulate further downstream.
There was a tornado watch in effect for much of the day has been canceled, however in some of the stronger 'shower' cells, there RADAR has indicated there could be rotation within. Keep updated with the NWS or your local news for any rapidly changing (severe) weather.
East GOES Water Vapor Eastern U.S.: NHC/NOAA |
As for the weather tonight. Rain, rain, and more rain! The heaviest rain will fall this evening over Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and portions of New England. Thunderstorms are not likely however, it can not be ruled out. Rain can fall 1-3 inches per hour. Power outages are possible due to wind gusts of 40 mph plus. Expect a pretty rough commute Friday morning. All should let up towards Friday afternoon.
Hey, at least this all isn't snow!
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