The Weather Prediction Center has issued a “moderate” risk of excessive rainfall over the Gulf Coast on Monday and across the heavily populated I-95 corridor.
The initial storm, set to unleash its fury through Wednesday, promises a relentless assault on various regions of the country.
According to Axios senior climate reporter Andrew Freedman, this weather system is characterized by at least two intense blizzards with severe thunderstorms and flooding components, all intertwined with a polar-vortex-connected Arctic outbreak.
The Plains will face a ferocious blizzard, while the Gulf and East Coasts are at risk of torrential rain, severe weather, and high winds.
Atmospheric River
The warm side of the storm system is projected to propel an atmospheric river with record levels of water vapor from the Gulf Coast to New England, posing a significant risk of widespread flooding. Flood watches are in effect for about 62 million people, mainly in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
High wind warnings cover around 141 million people from New Mexico to Maine. Meteorologists warn of unprecedented wind speeds, reaching up to 105 mph, and urge residents to prepare for widespread power outages.
