Heavy rainfall expected from New Jersey to Massachusetts, may hit 31 million people. Flood Watch issued

Flash flooding is apprehended across the Interstate Corridor 95 from New Jersey to Massachusetts, including big cities like New York and Boston. It may hit a population of 31 million living in these areas. According to 'Fox Weather', further rain may develop in the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday and spread northward sweeping the vast areas of Northeast and New England. The weather office has issued a Flood Watch for Thursday for the area from New Jersey to Massachusetts. Earlier, a Flood Warning was issued for Pawcatuck River at Westerly, Rhode Island, it may hit Washington and New London counties.

Powerful Thunderstorms

FOX Forecast Center has also said that powerful thunderstorms may develop in North Texas, the Florida Peninsula, and South Carolina on Wednesday. It may further get strength and Thursday and Friday may be the worst days. It may be accompanied by strong and dangerous gusts, winds and heavy hails.

Respite from blizzard

The areas of California, buried under ten feet of snow may have a respite from further blizzards, and the snow thus deposited may replenish water resources like lakes and reservoirs, proving itself to be a blessing in disguise.

Flash Flood Watch

The government meteorological office issues a Flood Watch or Flash Flood Watch when the experts think that the weather conditions may cause these types of events to occur. This alert is issued for a large area and the intention is to ask the people to be prepared for flooding.

Flash Flood Warning

The authorities issue a Flood Warning or Flash Flood Warning when the meteorologists think that a flood or flash flood is happening. It is issued for specific areas to warn the people and ask them to keep an eye on the development and move to higher places.

Flash Flood Emergency

A Flash Flood Emergency is issued when there is a severe threat to human life from a flash flood, and catastrophic damage is happening or will happen soon.

FAQs:

For which area Flood Watch has been issued?
A Flood Watch has been issued for Thursday for the area from New Jersey to Massachusetts. Earlier, a Flood Warning was issued for Pawcatuck River at Westerly, Rhode Island, it may hit Washington and New London counties.

What is a Flood Watch?
The government meteorological office issues a Flood Watch or Flash Flood Watch when the experts think that the weather conditions may cause these types of events to occur. This alert is issued for a large area and the intention is to ask the people to be prepared for flooding.