Northeast Warm Spell Gives Way to Rain Up to 6 Inches

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AccuWeather reports that the Northeast is heading from what may be its warmest day until March or April to a soaking late-week storm. New York City, Philadelphia and Washington have had no measurable rain since October 17. A front is expected to stall near the coast from Friday into Saturday, while a narrow corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts could get 1 to 4 inches of rain in 24 to 36 hours, with a local maximum of 6 inches. The video covers the timing, cities near the heavy rain zone, flash flood risk and sharp cooldown that follows.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00The Northeast is about to swing from record warm to soaking wet.

00:03Wednesday may be the warmest day in the region until March or April.

00:07Then rain moves in on Thursday and Friday.

00:09New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington have had no measurable rain since October 17th.

00:15A front is expected to stall near the coast from Friday into early Saturday

00:19that could focus a narrow band of heavy rain.

00:22It stretches from southeastern Virginia through New Jersey and Long Island to Massachusetts.

00:27Totals of 1 to 4 inches are forecast over roughly 24 to 36 hours.

00:33The highest local amount could reach 6 inches.

00:36Heavier cells moving over the same areas could cause flash flooding and travel delays.

00:41Much cooler air arrives for the weekend.

00:44Exact placement of the band will decide who gets showers and who gets downpours.

00:48Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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