Major cities in the Northeast could get a direct hit.
Major cities in the Northeast could get a direct hit.The Northeast is bracing for a possible Nor'easter and the Southwest prepares for wet conditionsmay hit the East Coast this weekend and into next week, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, rough surf and coastal flooding.
While the track is uncertain, there's an increasing likelihood for a significant coastal storm, with direct impacts possible for major Northeast cities.A 'full-fledged' nor'easter could hit the East Coast in the coming days | 2 scenarios are possible The storm is expected to develop by the weekend off the Southeast coast as it moves north on Saturday, turning into a nor'easter. Forecasters say it will bringing up to three inches of heavy rain, up to 60 mph gusty winds, as well as coastal flooding on Sunday into Monday, and even Tuesday. The storm might grow stronger and move quickly up the East Coast, hitting Maryland, the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia, New York City, Long Island, Connecticut and Boston on Sunday and Monday.Or the storm could move slowly and target the coasts of the Carolinas, Maryland and Delaware.Water is also a concern in South Carolina, as the weather system expects to bring high tides to Charleston. Authorities expect water levels up to eight feet high at its peak.But in either case, the coast of the Carolinas will likely get localized flash flooding, wind gusts nearing 40 to 60 mph, tidal flooding and potentially significant beach erosion.
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