Flooding Threatens the Mid-Atlantic

news image
Top Stories
4 Aug 2021 7:45 AM
The stationary front finally has some eastward momentum. However, as waves of energy and low pressure centers develop along the boundary, the threat for heavy rain shifts from the Mid-Atlantic region to the northeast. Heavy rainfall rates will lead to flooding.

Excessive Rain Outlook

With high humidity, thunderstorms will produce heavy rainfall. The highlighted areas are expected to see the higher threats for high water and rapid flooding. Flash Flood Watches continue with the amount of accumulation still on the way for Wednesday. Accumulations are high as storms are training over the same areas at a slow pace. The totals are expected to be 3" to 6" through the rest of the morning hours.  

Timing

The latest forecast is showing how the track of the stalled boundary creates a very localized risk into the eastern parts of North Carolina. A lot of the storms remain in the open Atlantic waters. As the morning storms move away, coastal conditions will still be monitored for waterspouts and gusty wind. Check back with WeatherNation on-air and online for updated severe weather forecasts if you are in the risk areas.
All Weather News
More
Extreme Heat In Los Angeles and the Southwest

Extreme Heat In Los Angeles and the Southwest

High pressure has returned to the Southwest.

28 Aug 2026 1:20 PM
East Coast Storm Threat Lingers Friday

East Coast Storm Threat Lingers Friday

Strong storms and flash flooding hammered the

28 Aug 2026 12:40 PM
El Nino Pushes Sharks into Southern California Beaches

El Nino Pushes Sharks into Southern California Beaches

During El Nino, temperatures across the Easte

28 Aug 2026 12:00 PM
Dolly Heading Toward the Northeast Caribbean

Dolly Heading Toward the Northeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic o

28 Aug 2026 11:30 AM
NEW: Karina & Lowell Named in the Eastern Pacific

NEW: Karina & Lowell Named in the Eastern Pacific

Thursday afternoon, two areas of investigatio

28 Aug 2026 11:00 AM
Significant Winds and Hail Possible for the Plains

Significant Winds and Hail Possible for the Plains

Hail was torrential along the Colorado front

27 Aug 2026 8:00 PM
Ross Fire Burning West of Fort Worth

Ross Fire Burning West of Fort Worth

A wildfire broke out in the Lone Star State o

27 Aug 2026 11:30 AM