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Storm Timing: Strong Winds, Rain, Snow To Hit Northeast
A storm sweeping across the East Coast will bring widespread rain, snow in some interior locations, and strong winds with gusts topping 30 miles per hour.
The system will arrive Thursday night, March 20, marking the first day of spring, according to the National Weather Service.
The highest wind speeds will occur overnight and continue into Friday, March 21.
Most locations will see rain, showers, and scattered thunderstorms, while a mix of sleet and snow is expected farther inland, primarily at the tail end of the storm.
For a look at projected precipitation types by region, see the first…
Possible Tornados, High Winds, Severe Storms Threaten New Jersey
A powerful storm system moving through the East Coast is expected to bring severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania late Sunday, March 16, into the evening, forecasters say.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) and AccuWeather, the storm poses several risks, including:
Damaging wind gusts between 55-65 mph, with isolated gusts up to 90 mph possible.
Heavy rain leading to flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Possible isolated tornadoes, particularly in eastern Pennsylvania and the Delmarva region.
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