Heaviest Rains, Wind Gusts May Affect Commute In Metro Areas Such As New York City, Boston

Weather experts said that heaviest rains and powerful wind gusts could bring effects to the daily commute in metropolitan areas, such as New York City and Boston.

Residents in the Northeast as well as in New England could feel the adverse impact a week before the Christmas Day.

Strengthening Storm In East Coast

According to meteorologists, a strengthening storm in the East coast would continue to bring torrential rains and strong winds as it makes its way towards the New England. They explained that the back side of the storm would usher in squally conditions from the Midwest to the Northeast.

They also said that chilly air would filter the southward areas out of Canada.

Meteorologists further noted that the primary factors associated with the said storm would be heavy rains and gusty winds, which can result in adverse impacts such as coastal inundation, beach erosion, power outages and difficult travel among tourists.

They explained that the timing of the heaviest rainfall and peak wind gusts would be challenging for the morning commute among travelers on Monday in metro areas such as New York City, Boston and Providence, Rhode Island.

Meanwhile, residents from Virginia to Massachusetts will also face some of their heftiest rainfall totals from this storm as it makes its way along the coast.

On the other hand, areas such as Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City can easily collect rainfall anywhere between 1.00 to 2.75 inches during this 12- to 18-hour time frame.

Furthermore, locally higher amounts can also occur on Sunday night towards Monday morning across this zone.

Weather experts said that the storm could snarl the Monday morning commute in the major cities from Washington, D.C., to Boston.

Extra Travel Time

Meteorologists said that residents might need to give themselves a little extra time during their commute to work on Monday.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York Emergency Management office has issued a travel advisory for the city throughout Monday.

In preparation for the coastal storm, the New York City Emergency Management has also activated the Flash Flood Emergency Plan to ensure the safety of residents.

"As the holiday season continues, New Yorkers commuting or traveling this week should be aware of and prepared for potential travel delays and other impacts due to the forecasted severe weather beginning Sunday night into Monday morning," NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol said in the advisory.

Iscol said that they are closely coordinating with city agencies and utilities to mitigate any disruptions and to respond swiftly to any incidents.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a major coastal storm that will impact the area with a mix of moderate to heavy rain, strong to damaging wind gusts, and minor to moderate coastal flooding to the area Sunday into Monday.

The NWS has issued a High Wind Watch for Brooklyn and Queens for sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph.

Moreover, it has also issued a Wind Advisory for Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx for the same period for 20 to 30 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph.

Authorities said that both the watch and advisory are in effect from 12:00 PM midnight to 12:00 noon Monday.