Triggered by a slow-moving cold front, the system is expected to remain in operation Sunday afternoon through Sunday night, July 9, according to the National Weather Service.
The areas shown in green in the first image above (from AccuWeather.com) expect between 2 and 4 inches of rain. Locally higher values are possible, especially in dark green areas.
A widespread flood warning has been issued for much of the Northeast. Click on the second image above to see the areas most prone to flash flooding.
“Showers and thunderstorms with the potential for downpours are expected today,” the National Weather Service said in its hazardous weather outlook statement Sunday morning. and creeks were flooded.
Scattered showers should be preceded by morning showers, with storms likely to begin in the early afternoon and continue into the night as the system passes quickly.
“Rain on Sunday night could cause significant delays to travel on Monday morning, especially if roads are closed due to high water levels.” AccuWeather meteorologist Alex DaSilva said.
The high temperature on Sunday will generally be around 80 degrees.
The National Weather Service said the storm will continue through Monday, July 10, with showers and scattered storms possible at any time of day and night. The high temperature will be around 80 degrees.
Farther east, including Boston, the downpour is expected to be most intense from late Monday (likely on the way home from a commute) to early Tuesday, July 11, according to AccuWeather.com.
On Tuesday, July 11, the sky will gradually turn clear from west to east, with temperatures in the 80s.
Wednesday, July 12, will be sunny with temperatures in the mid-90s.
Unstable weather is likely to return from Thursday, July 13, with a possible fresh bout of showers and thunderstorms continuing into next weekend. But it is expected to be sunny for most of these days.
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