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Rounds of heavy rain return to the Northeast as thunderstorms and localized flooding threaten I-95 corridor
THE TAKEAWAY
After weeks of dry conditions, much-needed rainfall is moving toward the East Coast, bringing the potential for thunderstorms and localized flooding across parts of the Northeast.
WHEN IS THE EARLIEST SNOWFALL ON RECORD FOR PARTS OF THE NORTHEAST?
The rain is associated with a massive cross-country storm that has impacted more than 35 states.
The system began Thursday impacting parts of the Northeast.
The storm delivered measurable rainfall to numerous cities, including New York City and Philadelphia, breaking their dry streaks.
WHAT IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY?
New York City recorded 0.03 inches of rain, while Philadelphia reported 0.01 inches.
More rain and thunderstorms are expected Friday as a secondary upper-level disturbance moves into the region, bringing another round of unsettled weather.
The Friday morning commute along the Interstate 95 corridor is expected to be particularly wet, with periods of rain and a few thunderstorms possible due to unstable atmospheric conditions.
Rain will linger across much of the region throughout the day Friday before gradually exiting by Saturday afternoon.
Widespread rainfall totals of 1 inch or more are possible across the Northeast, with localized amounts reaching 2 to 3 inches across Eastern Virginia, Maryland and portions of southeastern New England.
While the rainfall could provide some relief from ongoing dry conditions, locally heavy downpours may also lead to minor flooding.
COULD SUPER EL NIÑO INFLUENCE THE POLAR VORTEX TO DO SOMETHING IT'S NEVER DONE BEFORE THIS WINTER?
A Level 2 of 4 flash flood threat is in place from eastern Long Island into portions of southern New England, including Providence, Rhode Island and Boston.
Meanwhile, Boston and Providence have gone more than two weeks without rain and are still waiting for their dry streaks to come to an end.