Wet weather to replace pleasant weekend conditions in the Northeast
By Faith Eherts, AccuWeather meteorologist
April 23, 2018, 4:10:56 PM EDT
Share this article:
Following a bright, dry and increasingly mild weekend in the northeastern United States, a rainy midweek is in store for the region.
For many in the Northeast, this past weekend was the first stretch of sunshine and seasonable temperatures of the season. However, a storm that is soaking the southeastern U.S. is poised to sweep up the East Coast through the first half of the week.
"Anyone with outdoor plans across the Northeast will want to get them in on Monday because the return of rain is on the horizon," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski.
Residents of the Ohio Valley, West Virginia and Virginia will see a sharp uptick in cloud cover on Monday afternoon, followed soon after by the first waves of rain showers.
Rain is then expected to spread northeastward through Pennsylvania, southwestern New York, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey, through Tuesday evening.
"This means that rain will arrive much quicker in Pittsburgh than Philadelphia," Pydynowski said.
A mainly sunny morning commute along the Interstate-95 corridor will contrast an increasingly cloudy and damp evening rush hour.
Rain will continue to spread from south to north across the region Tuesday into Wednesday, along with gusty winds, which will also spread up the coast and churn up rough seas for operators of small craft, Pydynowski warned.
"Widespread flooding is not expected, but there can be pockets of heavier rain that can reduce visibility for motorists and lead to standing water on roads, which increases the risk of vehicles hydroplaning when traveling at highway speeds."
RELATED:
How Earth Day grew to empower 1 billion people worldwide to preserve our planet's health
Grab your sunscreen: Why you can burn so easily in spring
When is the latest snowfall for these major US cities?
Wednesday is anticipated to be a wet day for the whole of the northeastern U.S., while rain will likely be limited to New England by Thursday.
"Once again, Major League Baseball games could be in jeopardy of being delayed or postponed. This includes the games in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Baltimore."
The Northeast is not experiencing drought conditions, but the rain will be beneficial for agriculture and gardening as planting season gets underway.
Following this rainfall, residents are likely to notice a significant green-up of lawns and local flora as freezing temperatures remain at bay.
"How quickly the storm moves through the region will determine if some sunshine returns on Thursday, or if residents will have to deal with another dreary day," Pydynowski said.
More Weather News
-
Spring myth: Can an egg really balance on its end during the vernal equinox?
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 2:46:08 PM EDT
Discover if it is possible to balance an egg upright on its end on March 20, the Vernal Equinox.
-
Vice President Mike Pence to survey 'devastating flood damage' in the Midwest
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 5:25:33 PM EDT
Seventy-four cities, 65 counties and four tribal areas in Nebraska have declared states of emergency amid historic and catastrophic flooding in the Midwest.
-
March 2019 king tides to lead to coastal flooding in coastal areas of US
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 1:59:15 PM EDT
The final supermoon of 2019 will contribute to king tides and the potential for minor coastal flooding in areas prone to high water issues in the United States this week.
-
UK: Warm spell to bring highest temperatures so far this month
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 11:22:59 AM EDT
Recent cool, wet weather will be replaced by drier and warmer weather for much of the United Kingdom the next several days.
-
Photos: Swarm of painted lady butterflies fill the sky in California during migration
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 12:38:33 PM EDT
Some would be terrified of a swarm of millions of insects, except this one happens to be beautiful this one happens to a beautiful natural occurrence.
-
Cyclone Idai leaves more than 200 dead, Mozambique president fears death toll may rise to 1,000
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 5:38:06 PM EDT
The number of fatalities continues to rise as communities remain isolated by devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai.
-
Must-see: Man recreates the masterpiece 'Mona Lisa' out of snow in his backyard
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 3:47:35 PM EDT
A fresh snowfall means a brand new canvas for an imaginative Toronto resident who produces art masterpieces, and captures it all on video.
-
Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor makes 1st of 2 landfalls as a dangerous cyclone in Australia
Weather News - March 19, 2019, 3:42:56 PM EDT
Severe Tropical Cyclone Trevor made landfall on the Cape York Peninsula on Tuesday and is expected to plow westward into the Gulf of Carpentaria, threatening parts of the Northern Territory later this week.
TRENDING NOW
Vice President Mike Pence to survey 'devastating flood damage' in the Midwest
Seventy-four cities, 65 counties and four tribal areas in Nebraska have declared states of emergency amid historic and catastrophic flooding in the Midwest.
Read Story
Spring to kick off with final supermoon of 2019
Wednesday marks the official start to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and just hours later, stargazers will be able to see something that won’t be visible again until 2020.
Read Story
Comments
Comments that don't add to the conversation may be automatically or manually removed by Facebook or AccuWeather. Profanity, personal attacks, and spam will not be tolerated.