A powerful storm system is likely in the Eastern US this week, according to a National Weather Service (NWS) report. People with travel activities should stay alert for flash flood concerns and severe weather in the Southeast and Upper Ohio Valleys.
The forecast reveals that high winds and widespread moderate-to-heavy rain can unload on the Eastern Seaboard and Great Lakes on Thursday night and Friday. In the Western US, residents can anticipate a warming trend, easing the recent rain and snow in some areas.
Additionally, the NWS monitors a potential storm system in early to mid-April. Challenging weather conditions are likely in the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys this week. The NWS Weather Prediction Center warned of potential weather risks on the central Gulf Coast.
Weather in the Eastern US: Where Will the Powerful Storm System Unload?
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The forecast observes a strengthening storm system in the eastern Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. On Friday, residents should stay alert for severe weather threats and excessive rainfall that can unload in northern New Hampshire and western Maine. Great Lakes can also experience widespread showers.
In Boston, the latest report reveals that dry stretch rain chances are possible on the weekend. In midweek, residents can expect more sunshine, with unsettled weather conditions likely on Friday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
Chicago residents should check for locally heavy rainfall, leading to potential flooding concerns in areas near creeks or poor-drainage communities. Rainy concerns will likely be east of I-55, spreading over NW Indiana. On Thursday afternoon, possible storms can unfold, with northwest wind gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph.
Additionally, the forecast monitors the development of a strong frontal system from Thursday night into Friday morning. Residents should stay alert for moderate to heavy rain, with a lower chance of flash floods and gusty winds. For beachgoers, they should stay alert for moderate coastal flooding due to a storm system.
In Kansas City, mild temperatures are likely through the week, with temperatures reaching the 60s to the 70s. Rain chances can reach 15% to 30% on Thursday. On weekends, above-normal temperatures can unfold.
A slight weather risk is likely in Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
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Weather in other parts of the US: Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Concerns
The NWS Weather Prediction Center warns of a challenging weather outlook in central and eastern Texas, with possible heavy rain and flash flood threats. A rainy outlook is forecast to spread over northern Louisiana, Mississippi, and southern Arkansas.
Communities in low-lying areas are vulnerable to moderate to severe flooding, particularly in areas near streams or with poor drainage conditions.
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