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Eastern US Weather Alert: Flooding, Snow and Freeze Risk Friday Nov 13
New York, NY – A sprawling storm system is bringing multiple weather threats across the eastern United States Thursday night into Friday, Nov. 13, with heavy rainfall near New York City, accumulating
By Natalie Rhodes · 2026-11-12T21:46:02.915Z
New York, NY – A sprawling storm system is bringing multiple weather threats across the eastern United States Thursday night into Friday, Nov. 13, with heavy rainfall near New York City, accumulating snow in higher elevations and freezing temperatures spreading into the Southeast.
According to the National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters, hazardous conditions will continue into Friday and beyond as a storm system moves across the East Coast, followed by much colder air expected to linger through the weekend.
Heavy Rain Raises Flooding Concerns
A heavy rainfall threat extends from southeastern Pennsylvania through central New Jersey into New York City and Long Island.
The Weather Prediction Center's outlook identifies a marginal risk of excessive rainfall, indicating at least a 5% chance of rainfall exceeding flash flood guidance within 25 miles of a location.
Heavy downpours could produce localized flooding, particularly in urban areas and locations with poor drainage.
Snow Expected Across the Northeast
Meanwhile, snow is forecast across portions of the Appalachians, northeastern Pennsylvania, upstate New York and northern New England.
Higher elevations face the greatest accumulation potential, although some lower elevation communities could experience their first measurable snowfall of the season.
Snow showers may continue into the weekend across portions of the central and southern Appalachians and areas downwind of the Great Lakes.
Freezing Temperatures Spread South
Behind the storm, colder air will push into the Southeast Thursday night and remain through the weekend.
The National Weather Service highlights frost and freeze concerns across portions of Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia.
Residents should protect sensitive vegetation and prepare for colder overnight conditions.
Drivers throughout affected regions should monitor changing road conditions, particularly where heavy rainfall or accumulating snow develops.
Forecast details and local alerts are available at weather.gov.