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Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are expected across much of the region, with higher gusts nearing 60 mph possible along the Jersey Shore and Delmarva Peninsula, forecasters said.
“The heavily populated I-95 corridor will finally experience the gusty winds on the final day of this multi-day episode on Wednesday, as the storm intensifies and moves into Canada,” AccuWeather reported.
Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 55°F, NWS Mount Holly said. Winds will be out of the south at 10 to 15 mph.
By Tuesday night, clouds will increase, with a low of 43°F and winds around 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, according to NWS forecasters.
- Showers & Thunderstorms: Showers are likely early in the day, with a stronger round of storms expected after 4 p.m., NWS Mount Holly said.
- High Winds: Breezy conditions will persist, with south winds at 15 to 25 mph, gusting up to 40 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
- Heavy Rain: Forecasters predict a 100% chance of precipitation, with rainfall totals between a quarter to half an inch, the National Weather Service said.
- Evening Conditions: The storm will peak between the late afternoon and early evening, before showers taper off after 10 p.m., meteorologists said. Winds will gradually decrease but could still gust up to 35 mph overnight, according to NWS Mount Holly.
The strongest winds will impact coastal areas, particularly Cape May, Atlantic City, and Long Branch, where gusts could exceed 50 mph, NWS forecasters warned. These conditions may cause power outages, downed trees, and hazardous travel conditions, particularly on bridges and elevated roads, the forecast stated.
By Thursday, conditions are expected to improve as the storm moves away, though temperatures will drop and breezy conditions will linger, according to NWS Mount Holly.
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