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Folks preparing to travel across or to the East Coast this weekend should prepare for gusty winds, heavy rain at times, and coastal flooding.
There is a lot of chatter online about a Nor’easter impacting the East Coast this weekend.
Although the term “Nor’easter” is typically thought of as a late fall and winter problem, they’re actually possible all throughout the year, because the explanation is in the name.
A Nor’easter is a storm system where wind blows from the northeast. Simple as that.
The strong winds associated with Nor’easters have to do with the clash between low- and high-pressure systems. The stronger they are individually, and the closer they are together, the stronger the winds.
Classic winter Nor’easters cause a lot of snow, and sometimes ice, due to the cold air across the Mid-Atlantic and New England states, mixed with warm ocean waters over the western Atlantic and the Gulf stream.
What’s the forecast for this Nor’easter?
There’s a significant amount of uncertainty that exists with this weekend’s storm system. If the storm system stays on its current track, the worst impacts (especially the wind) would be felt Friday night through Sunday midday.
If folks have plans to travel to or out of any large New England airport, such as New York, Boston, and D.C., prepare for the potential for delayed or cancelled flights. This would most likely be due to winds and unsafe flying conditions, or even rain.
Coastal flooding is already happening across coastal states, such as eastern North Carolina to Long Island. Watch for gusty winds, dangerous rip currents, and beach erosion.
Here's where you can find your local forecast:
