National Overview
A soaking, travel-slowing rain spreads from the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today and tonight, with a Marginal (level 1 of 4) risk for localized flash flooding. Expect ponding, poor visibility, and longer stopping distances in these areas, and the wet pattern lingers into Friday. Elsewhere, most of the country stays quieter, while the Pacific Northwest turns wetter by Friday as the next front comes ashore.
Northeast I-95 Corridor (DC–Philadelphia–New York–Boston)
- Weather: Periods of steady rain with embedded heavier bursts; risk for localized flash flooding is Marginal.
- Impacts: Ponding on roads, spray on multilane interstates, reduced visibility, and increased hydroplaning risk.
- Key Routes: I-95, I-76/I-676 (Philadelphia), I-78/I-80 (PA–NJ), I-84 (PA–NY–CT), I-91 and the MA Pike.
- Timing: Today through tonight; lingering wet conditions into Friday.
- Driver Notes: Slow down before entering heavier rain, increase following distance, and watch ramps/low spots for standing water.
Great Lakes Shore Zones (MI/ON border and surrounding states)
- Weather: North-to-northeast winds increasing today into tonight; waves building to 3–7 ft with higher offshore.
- Impacts: Hazardous crosswinds near the shoreline and on exposed bridges; roughest conditions late today into Friday with possible vehicle restrictions on some spans.
- Key Routes: I-75 (Saginaw Bay to Detroit), I-94/I-96 (west and southeast Lower MI), I-90 along Lake Erie in OH/PA/NY.
- Driver Notes: Use lower speeds on exposed bridges and causeways, keep a firm grip on the wheel in crosswinds, and secure light/empty trailers.
Southern New England Coast (RI/MA)
- Weather: Strong coastal winds with marine Gale Warnings beginning today and continuing into Friday; rough seas.
- Impacts: Gusts capable of impacting high-profile vehicles near the shoreline; challenging conditions on elevated roadways and bridge approaches.
- Key Routes: I-95 Providence–Boston corridor and coastal connectors.
- Driver Notes: Expect sudden gusts near inlets and open water; consider alternate inland routes if operating light or towing.
Driver Safety Tip of the Day
Plan extra time and increase following distance in rain. Avoid sudden maneuvers on wet pavement, watch for standing water at ramps and low spots, and be prepared for crosswinds near lakeshores and coastal bridges. Check your nearest NWS office for updates on advisories and restrictions before rolling.
Likely sources: National Weather Service, Weather Prediction Center, local NWS forecast offices, and internal road weather monitoring.
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