Rounds of Rain to Hit Southeast, Northeast US, Great Lakes This Late Week; Flooding Possible

The latest weather forecast showed that a rainy outlook could be likely in the Northeastern and Southeastern US this late week, bringing potential travel disruptions and flooding concerns.

The Southeast US has experienced prolonged warmth and severe weather conditions.

In the Northeast, heavy rain conditions recently unloaded in the region. The precipitation chance this week will become beneficial to address the dry and drought concerns.

In the Western US, the recent NWN report revealed that warmer conditions will continue this week. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest can anticipate more rain until this weekend.

Rounds of Rain to Hit Southeast, Northeast

(Photo : NESDIS via NOAA Satellite View as of October 19, 2023)
NESDIS via NOAA Satellite View as of October 19, 2023. Southeastern and Northeastern US can expect rounds of rain in the late week. The rainy outlook can help bring potential flooding in the affected areas. Stay updated on the US weather.

In a recent report, the National Weather Service (NWS) noted that the Upper Midwest can experience active weather patterns. In the Northern High Plains, people can anticipate strong winds.

Meanwhile, in New York City and Boston, widespread rain could continue in the said areas. Residents can expect a cloudy outlook in the midweek. The rain can become more noticeable in the late week.

In the latest advisory, rounds of rain are expected from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. Americans with travel plans should check the latest weather to avoid travel dangers.

This week, the main weather dangers are heavy rains, flooding, slippery road conditions, reduced visibility, and flash flood risks. Small to severe urban flooding can be possible, especially for people in flood-prone and low-lying areas.

Weather agencies monitored a front from the Upper Mississippi Valley to the Southern High Plains.

On Friday, the said front can likely track over the Mid-Atlantic States and Lower Great Lakes. The said areas can experience rounds of rain, while on Thursday, rain could unload in the Tennessee Valley to Central Gulf Coast.

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East Coast US Weather Outlook

On the East Coast of the US, damaging winds and heavy rain are expected this late week. The stormy conditions can result in significant travel disruptions, especially for Americans with flight plans.

This week, the main dangers on the East Coast are coastal flooding, travel disruptions, damaging winds, power outages and flash flooding. The strong winds can likely result in localized power outages and damage to outdoor equipment.

On Friday, a rain outbreak is expected in the following areas:

Jacksonville
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Nashville
Roanoke
Raleigh
Atlanta
Albany
New York City
Kingston
Pittsburgh
Buffalo

On the weekend, the flooding rain is expected to strengthen. The areas of concern are the following:

New York City
Portland
Bangor
Burlington
Ottawa
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Charleston
Washington
Detroit

The rainy conditions can be favorable for areas suffering from prolonged dry and drought conditions. However, homeowners should watch out for flooding dangers this weekend.