Meteorologists Warn Powerful Storm May Bring Damaging Winds to Northeast

Damaging Winds Expected Across the Northeast

Senior AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore predicts a very different storm for the Northeast than what has been seen recently. Southerly winds linked with this storm are expected to deliver springlike temperatures to the region later this week, despite recent bouts of frigid weather, snow, and ice.

According to AccuWeather, Northeast will see breezy conditions beginning on Wednesday afternoon, but AccuWeather's meteorologists are most concerned about high winds that are expected to arrive Thursday night and linger through early Friday morning. Hurricane-force (74 mph or greater) winds are possible in several areas throughout this time.

Delmarva [Peninsula] to New York City will see the strongest winds on Thursday night, with the storm moving into coastal southern New England later in the evening and into early morning on Friday, as meteorologist Chris DeVore predicted.

On Thursday and into Thursday night, isolated power outages and coastal flooding will become more possible as the wind speeds up over the region.

Possible Coastal Flooding Along South-facing Coasts

Winds from the southwest to the south are expected to batter the coasts of the Delmarva Peninsula, New England, and Nova Scotia, Canada. South-facing shores will be particularly hard hit by coastal flooding as a result of these high winds.

The incoming tidal wave Forecasters predict that coastal areas would be most at risk of flooding on Thursday night, however there may be isolated cases of flooding outside of high tides. Coastal property damage can also be caused by pounding waves.

The south-facing coastlines of Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts should expect wind gusts of 60 mph or more, according to DeVore. A wind gust of 75 mph is likely here, according to AccuWeather Local StormMaxTM forecasts.

It's possible to witness wind gusts of 40-50 mph in major cities along the I-95 corridor from New York City to Boston, DeVore says.

Areas to Experience Power Outages Due to the Storm

Even in the Northeast's inland locations, high gusts like this can knock tree limbs over, causing power outages. Outdoor goods like garbage cans and lawn furniture should be secured or placed in a wind-protected location by residents.

Many of the storm's snowfall in southern New England will likely be melted away by this week's light winds, says AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

Across the heart of the Northeast, melting snow and heavy rain from the approaching storm are predicted to contribute to flooding concerns across large swaths of the region.

On Friday, the next blast of frigid air will blow into the region, sending temperatures dropping all over again. There is still a risk of extra power disruptions and coastal flooding, though, as the wind shifts offshore.

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