Nor' Easter Currently Affecting Mid-Atlantic to New England

Rain and snow is moving over parts of the Delmarva Peninsula, NJ, NY and New England right now. The winds are increasing and the seas are starting to get rough. The weather will continue to go downhill throughout today and Thursday. Heavy rain, inland snow, gale force winds and coastal flooding are expected.

Coast Forecast...It will be breezy with scattered showers/snow showers and chilly temperatures today. Some of the rain will mix with snow at times today. The rain/snow mix is expected tonight, but you will have mostly rain. Little to no snow accumulation is expected at this time. Areas more inland in NJ and NY will see some accumulating snow . It will be very windy with speeds around 25-45 mph and higher gusts. A High Wind Warning is in effect 6 AM Thursday. The rain/snow mix will change back to all rain on Thursday and the winds will still be breezy around 25-35 mph. I am also expecting a coastal surge of water which will add high water levels above normal mean high tide. This could cause more flooding in areas where the dunes are gone. A Coastal Flood WARNING is in effect from 11 AM today to Thursday 8 AM.

Inland Forecast for PA, NY, NJ, MD, DE...you will start out with a brief rain/snow mix and then change to all snow late this afternoon. Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible as temperatures will be in the 30s. Winds will be pretty strong around 20-30 mph with higher gusts to 45 mph. The snow will mix with some sleet tonight and an additional 1-2 inches will be possible. It will warm up just enough on Thursday so the snow will mix with rain. Little to no additional snow accumulation is expected. The event is expected to end on Thursday Night with the sun coming out on Friday.

For Family in St. Marys, PA...looks like you will miss most of the storm. Right now, you will have partly cloudy skies with maybe a flurry on Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s. The forecast models now show you missing out in the rain and snow!

For Family in NE PA...it will start later today as all snow as the temps. will be in the 30s. It will be a little breezy with winds around 15-25 mph. Snow accumulation around an inch is possible. Tonight will be all snow with an additional accumulation of 1 inch possible. Some of the higher elevations could get a little higher in the Poconos. The snow will come to an end by Thursday Night and the sun will be out on Friday.

Remember is it ALWAYS good to be prepared. Try to get enough gas for your car and generator before the storm...if you can.

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