Summary:
A weather system will slowly move through the Northeast on Friday to produce widespread heavy to excessive rainfall across parts of the region. The excessive rainfall threat may result in flash, urban and small stream flooding, especially for the entire New York City metro area into parts of Connecticut. Locally heavy rain is also possible in parts of Florida Friday through the weekend. Impacted Lanes: I-84, I-87, I-91, I-90, I-95, I-80, I-94, I-35, I-29, I-40, I-17, I-15, I-70
New York
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 10:15 AM EDT this morning
- Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning
- Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM EDT Saturday
- Up to 1 1/2 ft. of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline around the times of high tide.
- Impacts: Widespread minor to locally moderate coastal flooding around the times of high tide through Saturday morning, especially with the morning high tide cycles. Heavy rain will likely exacerbate the tidal flood threat Friday morning. This will result in several road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront may become flooded.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 11:59 PM EDT this evening
- Scattered to Numerous Instances of Flash flooding Likely. Locally Considerable Flash Flooding is Possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff will likely result in scattered to numerous instances of flash flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. Locally considerable flash flooding is possible where axis of heaviest rain develops and sits for several hours.
Florida
Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening
- Significant coastal flooding expected around times of high tide.
- Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT Saturday evening
- Minor coastal flooding expected around times of high tide.
- Impacts: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated.
New Jersey
Flood Warning remains in effect until 12 PM EDT this afternoon
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water over roadways.
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 11:30 AM EDT this morning
- Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
- Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning
- Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
- Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 12 PM EDT this afternoon
- Up to 1 ft. of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline around the times of high tide.
- Impacts: Minor tidal flooding is expected in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline around the times of high tide through Saturday morning, especially with the morning high tide cycles. Heavy rain will likely exacerbate the tidal flood threat Friday morning. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
Flood Watch remains in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening
- Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
- Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Water over roadways.
California
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM PDT Sunday evening
- Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with local heavier totals.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 10 PM PDT Saturday evening
- West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
- Impacts: Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Illinois
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM CDT this morning
- Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Connecticut
Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: Connecticut, South Carolina, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Delaware
Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Texas, New Mexico, Minnesota, and Connecticut
Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: South Carolina
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: Nevada, Utah, and Arizona
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
