New York, New York – Communities along the Atlantic Coast should prepare for a wetter-than-average stretch March 5-11, with repeated rain chances that could slow travel and gradually elevate river levels from Florida to New England.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of the Atlantic seaboard falls within a 40 to 50 percent chance of above-normal precipitation during the March 5-11 period. While the strongest rainfall signal is centered farther inland across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, multiple systems are expected to track toward the coast, delivering measurable rain to major metro areas. Temperatures are also forecast to trend above average across most of the East Coast.
From Jacksonville and Savannah to Washington, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston, most precipitation will fall as rain. Warmer air should dominate along the coastal plain, though interior higher elevations of the Northeast could briefly see mixing during overnight hours.
Periods of steady rainfall may create ponding along Interstate 95 and other major coastal routes, especially in urban corridors with poor drainage. Smaller streams and tidal waterways could see gradual rises if repeated rain tracks over the same watersheds.
Residents should clear storm drains, monitor local river forecasts and allow extra travel time during heavier rain. The unsettled pattern continues through March 11, and additional advisories could be issued if rainfall trends increase.
