DC, Philadelphia, NYC areas brace for potential strong winds, heavy rain

DC, Philadelphia, NYC areas brace for potential strong winds, heavy rain

PHILADELPHIA – Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City will likely see periods of heavy rain in addition to potentially damaging wind gusts beginning Tuesday afternoon as severe storms fire up over more than 85 million people across the heavily traveled Interstate 95 corridor ahead of and during the evening commute. According to the FOX Forecast Center, rain rates could reach up to 2 inches per … Read more

Father’s Day weekend storm threat could douse grilling plans for millions in mid-Atlantic

Father’s Day weekend storm threat could douse grilling plans for millions in mid-Atlantic

As Father’s Day weekend begins, much of the mid-Atlantic region is bracing for a significant weather system that could dampen any outdoor plans.  The potential isolated flooding is not expected to bring the dramatic and deadly scenes that have unfolded this week in states such as Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. However, the system will deliver … Read more

Northeast set to receive badly needed rain after record-dry stretch

Northeast set to receive badly needed rain after record-dry stretch

NEW YORK – Raindrops of relief are expected to begin falling Sunday night for parched regions of the US, including the Northeast and mid-Atlantic plagued by extreme fire weather and poor air quality. This rain event won’t be drought-ending, but it’s a start. The first rounds of rainfall in weeks will help improve conditions for firefighters … Read more

NYC area swamped by unexpected rainstorms, new heat wave looming

NYC area swamped by unexpected rainstorms, new heat wave looming

The metro region was swamped by an unexpected deluge of rainstorms Saturday, which lowered the temperatures after a blistering week in New York, but only for a day. “The rain is mostly wrapped up for today,” said FOX Weather Meteorologist Cody Braud. “We should see some periods of sunshine here,” he said, noting that the … Read more

High temps, more rain and storms forecast for NYC

High temps, more rain and storms forecast for NYC

Rain may make a return to New York this weekend following this week’s heavy showers that turned roads into waterfalls, sent boulders flying off mountains toward homes, and flooded houses across the northeastern portion of the state. While Wednesday and Thursday are expected to remain dry and hot, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to … Read more

NYC metropolitan area under flash flood warning today as storms hit region

NYC metropolitan area under flash flood warning today as storms hit region

Get those umbrellas and rainboots ready for the morning commute. Areas of the New York metro region are under a flash flood warnings as storms creep into the northeast and showers are expected to continue throughout the day. Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, along with parts of New Jersey and Long Island, have already … Read more