Thursday Weather Forecast: Cold Front to Bring Widespread Showers and Thunderstorms
An advancing cold front is expected to spark widespread showers and thunderstorms from New England to the Gulf Coast on Thursday, with unsettled weather forecast to linger into Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center. FOX Weather meteorologist Ian Oliver explains who will see the rainfall on Thursday as a cold front works eastward.
The cold front will bring a significant amount of rainfall to the region, with forecast models suggesting totals could climb to as much as 3 inches across portions of eastern Pennsylvania and into southwestern New England.
Severe Weather Outlook
While many of the storms that develop will be more isolated or of the pop-up variety, forecasters warn that a handful could reach strong to severe levels, with the greatest hazards coming in the form of damaging winds and torrential rainfall. “This boundary finds its way farther to the east, closer to the East Coast of the United States … with the flood potential, but also the outside chance for some strong and severe storms,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Ian Oliver.
Northeast severe weather outlook. (FOX Weather)
Rainfall and Flooding
Localized flooding is another concern where storms develop and repeatedly pass over the same communities, a phenomenon known as training. Areas with poor drainage, such as urban centers, may be particularly vulnerable to standing water on roads and highways, which could create travel headaches during the evening and overnight hours.
Expected rainfall forecast
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Tropical Storm Humberto Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic, but its impact on the Thursday weather forecast is not expected to be significant. However, the storm’s formation is a reminder that the Atlantic hurricane season is still active, and residents in the region should remain vigilant.
Thursday severe weather forecast
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Weekend Outlook
For most, the cold front will exit off the East Coast on Friday, bringing an end to the rainy weather. However, areas south of the Interstate 10 corridor can expect scattered showers to continue through the weekend.
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