A hazardous weather outlook was issued Tuesday morning in advance of several days in a row of possible heavy rain. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings Tuesday in southwest and central Virginia, among other areas, with 2 to 4 inches or rain forecast from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghany Mountains.
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“A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore”, the Service says. “Hurricane Joaquin now east of the Bahamas could be an important player regarding how much rain will fall on the East Coast by the weekend as it could interact with the upper-level low as well as the stalled frontal boundary near the coast”. Pedestrians, meanwhile, are reminded that “flood water can be contaminated”.
A one-two punch of storms that could bring a total of 10 inches of rain is headed toward Morris County, and experts are advising people to get ready for the worst.
Continue to check back for more updates.
North Carolina Highway Patrol Lt. Jeff Gordon said the fatal crash happened on Interstate 95 about 1:30 p.m. when a tree fell across the road, hitting two vehicles. Best chances for heavy rain from Saturday night into Sunday and even early Monday will be to our south.
The National Weather Service in Taunton, Massachusetts is tracking heavy rainfall crossing through portions of southern New England.
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If Joaquin directly affects the region, major to record coastal flooding is possible. The hurricane – which is now a Category 3 storm – is expected to rise to a category four and then weaken as it approaches the island, potentially being categorized as a tropical storm by then, according to the news release.
