Saturday 28 May 2022 01:46 AM Northeast braces for up to an inch of rain an hour and stormy conditions as ... trends now

Saturday 28 May 2022 01:46 AM Northeast braces for up to an inch of rain an hour and stormy conditions as ... trends now
Saturday 28 May 2022 01:46 AM Northeast braces for up to an inch of rain an hour and stormy conditions as ... trends now

Saturday 28 May 2022 01:46 AM Northeast braces for up to an inch of rain an hour and stormy conditions as ... trends now

Residents of the north east have been warned to brace for heavy rainfall and storms as Memorial Day weekend kicks off - but balmy 90F weather should appear by Sunday.  

Most of the bad weather is expected to hit Friday night and early Saturday along the Northeast, as far south as Maryland and as far north as Maine.

It comes as 39 million Americans hit the road to celebrate the start of the long weekend, which is the official start of the summer.  

Heavy storms are expected to drop an inch of rain an hour in some areas and are expected to cause low visibility on highways and could potentially cause flooding. 

Stormy conditions are also expected to bring wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes on Friday evening and tornado watches are already in-place in Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. 

Drier weather is expected to hit on Sunday with temperatures ranging from 60s to 90s throughout Memorial Day weekend. 

Despite the warm weather, beachgoers can expect chilly water temperatures, which are expected to be in the 50s in some areas, according to Accuweather. 

This map shows how much of the North East will enjoy balmy weather Sunday. The mercury could nudge 90f in and around Pittsburgh

This map shows how much of the North East will enjoy balmy weather Sunday. The mercury could nudge 90f in and around Pittsburgh

The holiday itself is expected to have beautiful weather, ranging from the 80s to 90s in some areas - perfect for ballgames and picnics.

It isn't good news for everyone though.  

Conditions could deteriorate for the northern central part of the US throughout most of the weekend, according to Accuweather

The Midwest and the Rockies, however, can predict dry weather rolling through over the weekend with some low-elevation showers. 

'A pair of storms will push inland over the Northwest with low-elevations showers and also mountain snow showers this weekend,' Meteorologist Bill Deger said. 

The Dakotas, Nebraska, and Minnesota can also expected thunderstorms and severe weather on Saturday, while the northern central part of the US will see it on Sunday and Monday. 

Even with rainy weather ahead, roughly 39million Americans are estimate to hit the road and the air for the long weekend, boosting travel up 8.3 percent from last year and is back up to 2017 levels. Three million are expected to fly. 

'Motorists should anticipate delays in much of the East into Saturday in the Northeast and not only from increased traffic volume on the roads but also due to areas of torrential downpours,' Accuweather meteorologist Tony Zartman said. 

Virginia drivers faced heavy traffic on Friday as an estimated 39million are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend

Virginia drivers faced heavy traffic on Friday as an estimated 39million are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend 

A Denver airport was bustling on Thursday as flyer prepare for a fun-filled weekend. An estimated 3million are expected to fly this weekend

A Denver airport was bustling on Thursday as flyer prepare for a fun-filled weekend. An estimated 3million are expected to fly this weekend 

Alongside rainy weather, the millions of travelers are expected to hit steep gas prices, which have reached an average of $4.60 nationally - 47 cents more than just a month ago. 

In California, gas prices topped $6, as many retailers refuse to purchase Russian oil because of its invasion of Ukraine.

More than 3million people are also expected to fly between Thursday and Monday, despite return ticket prices up nearly 40percent from the same time last year.  

TSA warned that there might be more travelers than before the pandemic. 

Rising gas and flight prices coincide with a COVID-19 surge that has

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