Northeast braces for severe weather, potential flooding: Forecast
More than 38 million people from New York City to Washington, D.C., are bracing for severe weather on Thursday.
A severe weather system is expected to bring heavy thunderstorms and potential flooding to a large portion of the Northeast on Thursday, affecting over 38 million people from New York City to Washington, D.C. The storms could produce rainfall rates of more than 2 inches per hour, with some areas potentially receiving up to 5 inches of rain.
The threat spans a significant stretch along Interstate 95, from Syracuse, New York, and Vermont down to Virginia. The heaviest rain is anticipated to impact New York City between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., as well as Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. A flood watch has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley in New York, much of New Jersey, and the Philadelphia area, all starting at noon and lasting through the evening.
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