Storm threatens Christmas travel: East Coast braces for deluge as two major storms systems are set to merge – and Texas could be hit by SNOW
The East Coast is bracing for a muddy and wet weekend as two storm systems are expected to merge and move up the coast ahead of the holiday travel frenzy.
Storms intensifying this week will affect millions of people in at least 20 states, potentially disrupting holiday travel plans, the agency said. Fox Forecast Center.
However, those hoping for a white Christmas are out of luck as the expectation of snow storms continues to decrease.
Texas could see rain and snow over the weekend and into next week, bringing gusty winds as a low-pressure storm moves into Florida.
“If those two phases are together, then you’re talking about a much stronger system that will continue to move up in the jet stream, move up the coastline,” FOX Weather meteorologist Jane Minar said. “The location of this minimum is something we will have to watch very closely.”
The East Coast is bracing for a muddy, wet weekend as two storm systems are expected to merge and move up the coast ahead of the crazy holiday season.
Storms intensifying this week will affect millions of people in at least 20 states, potentially disrupting vacation travel plans, according to the Fox Forecast Center.
Up to three inches of rain fell in major cities including Boston, New York, Washington and Philadelphia.
“Timing is everything,” FOX Weather meteorologist Craig Herrera said of the approaching storm in New York. “When you talk about Sunday and Monday, we see all this energy coming together.”
The storm will move up the Interstate 95 corridor, causing potential damage along the way.
“This is really one of those systems that will produce significant rainfall up and down the I-95 corridor,” Herrera added. “You’re talking about rain, or rather rain, from Florida to New England.”
The storm will then move across the Plains and Midwest into the Gulf of Mexico, bringing with it heavy rain, flash flooding and gusty winds.
Snow showers are possible at higher elevations in the inland northeast.
Major cities including Boston, New York, Washington and Philadelphia could see up to three inches of rain.
Major delays can be expected starting Saturday morning on the road and at airports.
“This area is very popular with driving enthusiasts,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin.
“I mean, Corridor 95 can be packed on any given weekend. But you will consider the fact that next week is the last full week before Christmas and we are also finishing Hanukkah. You know, there’s going to be a lot of people trying to drive up and down the East Coast.”
Rain combined with wins and cloudy skies can disrupt arrivals and departures from the airport, causing delays and disruptions.
“We will easily have wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph, depending on the position of the low,” Merwin added. “This could really add wind to the forecast. This is perhaps the most variable variable in placement, depending on whether the low is over land or over water.”
Video posted on X shows a possible tornado passing by anchored boats and causing flashes of blue light.
Last week, a tornado tore through the Irish town as Storm Fergus hit the island.
Footage posted on X shows a possible tornado passing by anchored boats and causing flashes of blue light. Several pieces of debris can be seen scattered due to the strong wind.
Emergency services were called to the village of Leitrim on Sunday afternoon after strong winds knocked down trees, ripped off the roof of a building and left debris strewn across the street.
Met Eireann meteorologist Liz Walsh said reports of tornadoes in the area were “possibly correct” or “definitely associated with very strong winds from the thunderstorm”.
She said the forecaster relied on posts and videos on social media to accurately say whether it was a tornado.