Nor’easter to bring rain, wind over next several days
Sunny, warm and pleasant conditions will become a distant memory during the second half of this work week. A coastal system, or Nor’easter, will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast today and shift slowly northward. The developing system is actually the weak remnants of Tropical Storm Karen, now a mid level disturbance shifting up the Eastern Seaboard. Although not featuring a very strong center of low pressure, the system will push north with a tight gradient developing between the low pressure area and the high pressure holding firm to the north. The result will be east/northeasterly winds (an onshore flow) for a prolonged period of time, as well as gusty winds and periods of rain.
Gale Warnings and Coastal Flood Statements have been issued by the National Weather Service in advance of the system.