Heavy rain and locally severe thunderstorms were converging along Atlantic coast Friday.
The storms bring not only the likelihood of travel delays and disruptions to outdoor activities but also a risk to lives and property.
The greatest risk of severe thunderstorms is projected to reach from the Delmarva Peninsula to the coastal areas of the Carolinas.
Some of the storms in this area can bring damaging wind gusts, hail and frequent lightning. While the risk of tornadoes is low, it is possible a couple of the storms produce a short-lived F0 or F1 event.
Meanwhile, converging moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, ahead of an eastward-advancing cold front, will yield areas of heavy rainfall.
Rain soaked areas from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia Friday morning and reached the New York area during the midday hours.
Into the evening rush hour, the rain will target Boston and Providence, R.I.
The rain can be heavy enough not only to slow travel on the highways, but could also cause flight delays due to low ceilings. Flash and urban flooding are also a concern.
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