Stormy Weather Targeting the Northeast Heading Into the Weekend

Alexis Thornton

4 months ago

The Northeast is going to be in the crosshairs for a soggy weekend as frequent downpours and thunderstorms start to ramp up in the coming hours. Here is a look at this wet forecast for this corner of the country.

Unsettled Weather Pattern Spells Rain and Storms for the Northeast

The first weekend of August is going to be a wet and unsettled affair for a large portion of the northeastern U.S., putting outdoor plans in flux during the height of the summer season. The rocky pattern is brought to you by the pairing of a dip in the jet stream along with an influx of tropical moisture coming together starting on Friday.

A series of storms that has been impacting the Midwest will start to slow down as it hits the northeastern U.S. at the end of the week. This slowdown will translate to regular periods of moisture over the region.

Air travelers will see some of the most significant disruptions from this weather pattern. Major hubs in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Boston will be in the primary impact zone of the stormy conditions, resulting in the chance of ground stops and major disruptions.

Motorists will also likely feel the impacts as the storms train over the busy Interstate 95 corridor that runs through these major cities. The moisture associated with this storm system could trigger flash flooding and road closures. In addition to the I-95 corridor, storms may train over portions of interstate 20, 40, 64, 70, 76, 77, 81, and 85.

As is typical for this time of the hot summer season, the storms will likely intensify with the natural heating of the day. This means that the greatest risk of severe weather will take place during the afternoon and evening hours. Potential impacts include heavy rain, locally strong winds, hail, and frequent lightning strikes.

The onset of sudden storms could also result in rough waters along the coastline and throughout the large lakes located inland. Those out on the water will want to be aware of the threat of sudden lightning events.