Heavy rain and thunderstorms are threatening commutes and flights in the Northeast but also provide much-needed drought relief.
According to the National Weather Service, a storm system coming from the Ohio Valley will bring showers to the region Wednesday night, Sept. 24, before intensifying into widespread downpours and thunderstorms Thursday, Sept. 25.
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There will be showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night and Monitor potential issuesThursday, with some resulting in flooding downpours.
Localized downpours are likely in the green-marked areas.
AccuWeather predicts potentially severe thunderstorms along and east of I-95 from Virginia to southern New England on Thursday afternoon and evening.
Thunderstorms in this area can produce destructive wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph, with gusts reaching 75 mph, which can knock down tree branches and create isolated power outages.
Forecasters also predict drenching downpours that could overflow storm drains and cause rapid surges in minor streams. Keep an eye out for potential problems in low-lying areas and cities.
Severe thunderstorms are anticipated in the regions shown in yellow.
AccuWeather predicts severe storms across southern New Jersey, the Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England, including New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Richmond, and Boston.
Thursday’s rainfall is expected to be between a quarter and a half inch, with higher amounts in areas where storms return.
Expect longer commutes on I-95 and surrounding corridors, ponding on streets, and potential aircraft delays at major hubs from Washington to Boston.
The rain will help alleviate the persistent dryness, though the early bursts may flow off before soaking in.
