The National Weather Service in the United States has issued a warning that the East Coast may experience the first nor’easter of the fall season this week, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding to parts of the region.
According to reports from the US meteorological department, a coastal storm is forming along the East Coast, with the potential to develop into a nor’easter by the weekend.
This storm system is expected to develop starting on Monday and last through the weekend. A strong autumn cold front will bring rain to the Ohio River Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic, while a strong high pressure system will form to the north.
The National Weather Service forecasts that the central and eastern regions of the United States will experience rain and thunderstorms on Monday, with persistent strong onshore winds expected for several days. Coupled with the high tides from the full moon, this weather pattern could lead to coastal flooding and beach erosion.
Strong northeasterly winds will develop in offshore and coastal waters, producing powerful gusts. The rising sea levels will lead to turbulent and dangerous waves along the beaches.
Weather forecasters in North Carolina warn of dangerous surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding starting from September 23.
The Weather Channel reported that wind speeds in the area could begin to strengthen later on September 22, though the exact intensity is still uncertain.
AccuWeather, a commercial weather forecasting company, reported that from September 22 to September 25, coastal areas from North Carolina to New York may experience flooding, especially during high tide.
Nor’easters are large, intense low-pressure systems that typically form off the East Coast of the United States in late autumn, winter, and early spring. These storms are so named because as they move north along the Atlantic coast, they often bring strong northeast winds to the Eastern US.
The National Weather Service states that this week’s storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, although its exact path is still unclear. However, eastern North Carolina may see more rain on September 24, followed by the New England region on September 25 and 26. Meteorologists predict below-average temperatures for the East Coast, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region.
【The article was referencing a report from USA Today】