Millions along I-95 corridor face heightened flood risk as storms eye East Coast

Key Points:

• A storm system moving into the Northeast from Tuesday through Wednesday is expected to bring significant flash flooding risks along the I-95 corridor, accompanied by strong, gusty coastal winds.
• The low-pressure system will consolidate over New England, producing widespread storms and heavy rainfall rates that could exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour, raising concerns for flash flooding, especially during the Tuesday evening commute.
• A secondary low-pressure area may develop near Long Island or inland, potentially intensifying rain rates, causing coastal flooding, and generating wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph from Long Island to Down East Maine.
• Rain totals between Tuesday and Wednesday could reach 3 to 5 inches, with the flood threat zone shifting northward to include Hartford, Boston, Concord, and Maine, depending on the secondary low's evolution.
• Despite similarities to a nor'easter in terms of rainfall and wind impacts, the storm is not classified as one due to generally southerly winds, though it may still cause coastal flooding and extended heavy rain.