Isaias fades into the East Coast, threatening millions with flooding, widespread rain and severe storms – FOX Weather

Isaias fades into the East Coast, threatening millions with flooding, widespread rain and severe storms  FOX Weather

As the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move farther inland, millions of people across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic brace for a soggy end to the weekend, with heavy rain, flooding and even severe thunderstorms possible. According to the FOX Forecast Center, the remnants of Isaias will interact with a dip in the jet stream, helping push the storm system east while increasing the chances for widespread rain across the region. TROPICAL STORM RACHEL FUELS MAJOR WEST COAST FLOOD THREAT WITH MONTHS OF RAIN POSSIBLE IN HOURS Expected rain totals in the East.(FOX Weather) Major cities along the Interstate 95 corridor, including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City, will see a complete washout today, with rain to fall throughout much of the day.

Similar conditions are expected farther inland in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Charleston, West Virginia. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HURRICANE MAKING A DIRECT HIT AND LANDFALL? While widespread flooding is not expected, the tropical moisture left behind by Isaias could lead to pockets of flooding, particularly across the Mid-Atlantic. Flash flood outlook on Sunday.(FOX Weather) The FOX Forecast Center said a Level 1 out of 4 flash flood risk stretches from New York City to Washington, D.C., south toward North Carolina's Outer Banks and west into West Virginia. EYE OF THE SEASON: THE MOST NOTABLE ATLANTIC HURRICANES DURING