Widespread Snowstorm in Northeast, New England: Flooding, Damaging Winds Likely This Week

The latest weather forecast warned of widespread snowstorms and troublesome weather conditions in the Northeast and New England this week, causing flooding concerns and travel disruption.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a major winter storm in the East, including in the Central Appalachians and Northeast. Meanwhile, the threat of heavy snow could unload over the Southern and Central Rockies.

Widespread Stormy Conditions in the Northeast

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Manchester, New Hampshire. Northeast and New England can expect challenging weather conditions this week due to rounds of heavy rain, damaging winds and flooding concerns this week. As January begins, many Americans have to struggle against challenging weather conditions, from storms, heavy snow, rain and flooding concerns. People with travel plans should check the forecasts, especially communities living in low-lying areas.

According to the latest forecast, people should stay alert for a mix of rain and snow in the region. A rapid thaw is also likely this week. The stormy conditions are expected to advance in the early week.

Starting Tuesday, the rainy conditions will spread over New York, Washington, Raleigh, Atlanta, New Orleans and Tampa. The colder conditions are expected in the following areas:

Omaha
Green Bay
Chicago
Oklahoma City
Sudbury
Ottawa
Toronto
Nashville

In addition, the strong winds are also problematic for homeowners. Foggy, power outages, conditions and damage to trees or properties are possible. People should anticipate from 40 to 50 mph of winds. The challenging winds are likely in the following areas:

Kansas City
Dallas
Memphis
Atlanta
Charlotte
Washington
New York City
New York City (NYC)
Boston
Portland
Montreal
Nashville
Indianapolis

The NWS Weather Prediction Center warned of a severe storm threat in the early week. Hazardous conditions and thunderstorms are likely, including in the Southeast and Gulf Coast.

Another main concern is flooding risk and melting snow in the interior Northeast. Flooding concerns are forecast in the following areas:

Portland
New York
Boston
Washington
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Charleston
Columbus

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Weather Preparedness from Flooding and Damaging Winds

The latest weather forecast warned of widespread storms in the Northeast and New England this week, bringing flooding concerns and widespread travel disruption.

As January begins, many Americans have to struggle against challenging weather conditions, from storms, heavy snow, rain and flooding concerns. People with travel plans should check the forecasts, especially communities living in low-lying areas.

As a result, people should also ensure weather safety this week. Here are essential weather reminders that people should remember.

Before traveling, Americans should monitor the road conditions and forecasts. When it becomes challenging, staying at home is advisable.
People in flood-prone areas should watch out for river outflow, from moderate to severe flooding. People should immediately evacuate when the weather worsens.
Homeowners should store weather survival kits in times of emergencies, which include the following: battery-powered flashlights, medicine kits, food packs and battery-powered radios.