Wet and Windy Weekend Comes to an End, But What’s Next?

Posted: May 1, 2023 8:19 am

April has not gone out like a lamb for the Northeast. The last day of the month has brought a number of severe weather impacts to the region, including heavy rain, minor coastal flooding, strong winds, and more.

Will the beginning of May usher in better weather? Read on for all of the details.

Weekend Washout for the Northeast

It has been a dreary weekend for the bulk of the Atlantic Seaboard. The heaviest rain fell in a stretch of coastal area from Maryland up through New Jersey. Dover, Delaware recorded almost 5.5 inches of rain from Friday into early Saturday, getting the weekend off to a soggy start.

A second storm system in an as many days moved into the area on Sunday, bringing more rain and blustery conditions to the Northeast and beyond.

A broad area of low pressure is building along the East Coast on Sunday. This weather maker will translate to more unsettled weather heading into the first day of May.

In addition, the storm system will trigger a good chance of severe storms in an area farther south. This includes the coastal region of the Carolinas north into upstate New York.

The rain got going early Sunday in parts of Pennsylvania with some areas seeing an inch of rain or more. By early Monday, the heavy rain will be located over northern New England.

Motorists traveling along interstates 70, 80, 81, 90, and 95 have been warned to anticipate delays due to standing water on the roadways and reduced visibility. Be sure to continue to drive with caution along these interstates.

The winds were also an issue as April came to a close. The coastal area expanding from the Delmarva Peninsula up through New England has been experiencing wind gusts up to 50 mph over the last several hours.

The rain and the wind will also continue to pose problems for air travelers through Monday. While the weather is forecast to begin to dry out in the mid-Atlantic on Monday, wind and rain will linger in Boston through Monday.

Looking Ahead to the First Week of May

The unseasonably cool and wet weather will hang on through the first full week of May. Another area of low pressure is expected to take root in the upper levels of the atmosphere over the Great Lakes.

This weather pattern is known for its ability to support cooler conditions for long periods of time.

Residents in the Great Lakes and interior Northeast can expect temperatures to hover about 5 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of the year. Some parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may even see the mercury fall low enough to support the development of heavy snow.

The chance of snow will last through Tuesday morning in Michigan and northern Wisconsin. A small zone could see over a foot of new accumulation.

Those residents ready for spring may be in luck by the second week of May. The long-range forecast is predicting a warmup and drier conditions for most of the eastern U.S. by this time. Stay tuned to see how this forecast develops in the coming days.

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