Thursday, September 10, 2015

Inches of Rain to Flood Areas Along I-95 Corridor

By Brett Rathbun, AccuWeather.com Meteorologist
September 10,2015; 8:57PM,EDT
 
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms could be heavy enough to bring flooding across the I-95 corridor through Thursday evening, before erasing the summer heat.
As this strong front crosses the Northeast, cooler air will filter in, but not before bringing drenching rain and thunderstorms.
"The moist atmosphere could produce as much as 1 to 3 inches in just a short period of time," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Henry Margusity said. "The heaviest rain could fall between Philadelphia and New York City just in time for the evening rush-hour."
Total rainfall amounts from northern Delaware and central Pennsylvania into the Hudson Valley could surpass 4 inches by the time the system retreats.

Drivers are urged to slow down if caught in a heavy downpour to avoid the risk of hydroplaning. Use your flashers to alert drivers of dangerous road conditions.
Additionally, this rain could lead to baseball game delays or postponements in New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and even Atlanta. Those heading to any baseball games hoping for the game to be played should bring along raincoats and umbrellas in case rain moves in.
The same could be true for the NFL season opener in Foxborough Thursday night, as the New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"There is huge contrast between the extreme summer weather we have had, versus the autumnlike air settling in for the end of the week," Margusity said. The clash of air masses will help to fuel the excessive rain amounts.
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"While the wet weather will disrupt outdoor activities and there can be incidents of flash flooding, lawns and crops will get a welcome soaking where rainfall has been lacking recently," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski said.
Much of the Northeast will return to drier weather on Friday; however, rain will continue across New England, mainly early in the day.
Soggy Thursday for the Northeast
A second storm system moves in over the weekend, finally ushering in much cooler air. Temperatures will drop between 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit from earlier this week.
Record high temperatures were broken across a large portion of the Northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday as a very warm, humid air mass built over the region.
New York City's Central Park reached 97 F on Tuesday, making it the hottest day in September in 32 years (97 F on Sept. 10, 1983, and 99 F on Sept. 11, 1983).
Boston rose to 96 F on Tuesday before a developing sea breeze cooled the city to near 80 F for the rest of the afternoon. This broke the previous record high of 95 F back in 2007. It was also the warmest Boston has been since it was 97 F on Sept. 11, 2013.
The showers and thunderstorms Thursday and again on Saturday will help to erase the summer heat, perhaps for good.
"The ridge in the jet stream responsible for the warm start to September in the East will finally break down late in the week, which will allow cooler, less humid air to move in for the upcoming weekend," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson said.

The temperatures that soared into the 90s along the I-95 corridor earlier in the week will be replaced by highs in the 70s by the end of the weekend. Parts of the interior Northeast, including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Buffalo, New York; and Morgantown, West Virginia; will rise into only the 60s for the weekend.
Despite the large drop in temperatures by this weekend, temperatures will be near normal for the middle of September.
Average high temperatures across the Northeast are typically in the 70s by the middle of September.
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Those that love the summer heat may wonder if the 90-degree heat is over for the rest of the year as we approach the first day of autumn.
According to AccuWeather Long Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, "Temperatures across the East look to hold near to just above normal through the rest of September."
"There could be a surge of warmth across the East ahead of any cold fronts into October," Pastelok added.
Whether any upcoming surges will lead to temperatures reaching the 90s is yet to be determined.
According to AccuWeather Meteorologist Evan Duffey, "With the pattern currently set the way it is, there should still be some opportunities for well above-normal heat into October."
Meteorologist Courtney Spamer contributed content to this story.
 
 
David Colantuono ·
Works at Unemployed
This rain is most welcome after the long drought we've had through much of this Summer. Not since June have we had this beneficial rain, even though we may have had spotty periods of showers and thunderstorms in July. While this rain we're getting now is beneficial, it won't be enough to eliminate the drought. It will, however, put a small dent in the drought. That's better than no rain at all, at least.
Grant McGuire ·
Hope we see more 80s. We've already had 100+ 80-degree days this year; let's keep it going!
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Jolly Rodger
McGuire, I don't think that's going to happen....anytime soon at least....this weekend, the forecast is alreay for temperatures that are too damn cold!.....They aren't even going to be anywhere near normal!!!!.....AAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!......
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Paul Conaty
Winter sucks!! Period!!
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Jolly Rodger
Paul Conaty....AMEN to that!!!!....
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Debbie Brunell
looking at the long rang forcast maybe another week or so before fall weather comes in and stays! i know everyone is bumed out with the weather now, but were close and winter can last deep into next spring!
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Shane Smith ·
Works at BMC Software
I'm trying to judge when to fly into NYC to watch the Yankees game. Are we fairly certain the Thursday night game will rain out? Looks like 80-90% chance of a thunderstorm moving in around 6 pm and not letting up. Friday night seems ok. Am I over estimating the likelihood of the Thursday rain out?
Anders Updale ·
Can NYC keep getting very humid days with opressive dewpoints going into October?
Simon Richard Bernstein ·
You better believe it. Oppressive dewpoints but not as hot as we get in Maryland. We can have our A/C's a rocking well into October. Interestingly, been down in Tampa/St. Pete area and nights were actually cooler than Baltimore has been especially Sunday and Labor Day night after all the thundershowers. Go figure.
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Steven Bavec ·
Well Tampa Bay, Central and South Florida are so different than up North. The heat can be oppressive but is more tolerable than northern heat in my opinion. With the water everywhere it helps keep the warm breezes blowing and a nice late day thunderstorm makes for a great comfortable evening downing margaritas! Happy winter, snow shoveling, and freezing your toosh off before you know it!
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Michael Sokolowski ·
Just some dry warmth would be nice. High 70's - low 80's during the day and 50's at night. Then a nice ease into the fall weather. These dew points are awful.
Simon Richard Bernstein ·
Michael sounds like you took your post right from the Simon book of weather editorials. But I like it so I feel honored.
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Grant McGuire ·
50s at night are WAY too cold
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Jolly Rodger
Grant McGuire ....AMEN TO THAT!!!!.....
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Michael Carenza Jr. ·
With the sun getting lower how much longer can it last? Bring on the fall weather.
Cory Morrison ·
The summer heat will eventually end regardless as to whether temperatures continue to be above normal or not.
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Aaron Ginther ·
In all honesty, by October I'm ready for colorful leaves and cool/crisp air. I'm just HOPING we get into a cooler pattern by the middle of October, or at least closer to normal.
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Rocco Salvemini ·
It's really not till mid to late October when u can officially put the summer clothes away. It's not uncommon for Indian summers to happen
Cory Morrison ·
Even mid-late October has seen 80F some years in the Northeast.
Like · Reply · Sep 9, 2015 3:42pm
Grant McGuire ·
FUN FACT: We rarely see an Indian summer. An Indian summer is defined as three consecutive days above 70 (here's the kicker) AFTER the first frost.
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Cory Morrison ·
Once again, Southern Ontario misses out on the big storms. Not surprising though, and I am not complaining.
Cindy Lou Holmes ·
it was cool in June. It warmed up in July. It was hot in August, It's still hot. We'll probably end up with that nasty ice storm in February again...
Jolly Rodger
and so we will return to being the most dreariest miserable part of the country weather wise....but near to above normal is OK with me for the duration of September..... although the mornings are going to be too damn cold......and as usual, our cool/damp/dreary/cold/clammy/frigid weather loving friends get their way...as they do MOST OF THE YEAR....as far as I am concerned, they have no reason to complain....NONE.....repeating, ya better be careful what you wish for....because you just may get it.....Hopefully this year with El Nino in the picture, we won't get it, but one never knows with other factors involved....
David Colantuono ·
Works at Unemployed
I can understand you liking the hot weather (even though I am completely opposite, which you are well aware of), but how do you like dry weather when it's been very dry for most of this Summer? Now, I don't know where you live, but around here in New Jersey, we are in a moderate drought. June was our only wet month. After that, we've had very little rain between July and now.

Granted, I know this drought is nothing compared to the extreme/exceptional drought California and other areas out West are getting. But, we don't normally have extremely dry conditions around here. So, for where I live, it's a big deal. Just like California rarely gets a tropical storm or a hurricane, so if one were to strike there (let's say there was one aiming for them), it would be a big deal for them.
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Brent Richardson ·
OH... MY... GOD.... SUMMER IS OVER, WINTER IS COMING ;D FIRST SNOW WILL COME IN 6 WEEKS
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Jolly Rodger
David Colantuono ....I like it dry for most of the summer because April and June are always notoriously non stop wet and rain around here....and sometimes, even May is that way.....and it gets old.....mighty mighty old....coupled with the cool clammy crappy temperatures that they bring....it's ALWAYS that way...ALWAYS...year in and year out....The drought from H.E.double stilts!...that's what I pray for...and it never happens......fair enough DC?.....Oh, how I long for the summers of my youth...1986, 87, 88 (big time hot from end to end)...91 (ditto), and 93....where the cool clammy and wet were few and far between....
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Jolly Rodger
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRSLQMswawk

Just say'n....
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Brent Richardson ·
Jolly Rodger HOLD MY BEER and watch this grin emoticon
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Debbie Brunell
Jolly Rodger i am glad to see you are getting it YOU LIVE WERE IT'S NOT WARM! ok that is great knowledge is power, look if i lived in a tropical climate year round it would be my fault for staying and belly aching for cold weather, please go find your island, be happy!
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Jerry Priest
I like reading posts like Brent's because the cold is a bit of a change after the very mild AZ winters of 40 degrees. We might get a few high 30s and *gasp* it might freeze for a day or two. I want to embrace everything about the place where I chose to live for now. Last winter was rough we had no idea and was not ready. I plan to fully enjoy the cold and snow this winter. I think we are ready for it now.
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Cory Morrison ·
Jerry Priest Brent lives in the Northeast where he has enjoyed his beloved extreme cold and snow excessively for 2 winters in a row. I would personally be extremely happy to send it out west to you, so us in the East can finally get a winter that is warmer than normal.
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Brent Richardson ·
Cory Morrison More and more people are talking that this El nino will be Modoki (Central Based) since the warm water is starting to shift west which means west will be warm and east will be cold.

Check this out

http://www.weather5280.com/.../el-nino-update-and-cpc.../
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