East Coast weather update today: What’s next after flash floods hit NJ and NY

The East Coast, particularly New York and New Jersey, is experiencing improved weather after a stormy start.

After a stormy start to the week, much of the East Coast, especially parts of New York and New Jersey, is finally beginning to dry out, though the threat of lingering disruptions remains, per abc7News.

Following a stormy week, the East Coast is drying out, with sunny skies and temperatures varying from the low 60s to mid-90s. (Unsplash)

This morning, another thinner-than-normal marine layer was present, which was replaced by lots of sunshine that brought in a warm afternoon. The coastal zone temperatures fluctuated around the low 60s, the places close to the bay reached temperatures in the upper 70s, and the inland points reached high temperatures in the mid-90s.

The marine layer is supposed to thicken and spread early, and cool air is likely to roll in early in the evening and affect the coast and the bay.

A noticeable drop in temperatures is expected to begin tomorrow. Highs will fall anywhere from 5 to 15 degrees compared to today, particularly from the bay to inland valleys.

Flash Flood Watches and Warnings remain in effect across Northeast NJ and New York due to heavy rainfall risks.

East Coast deluge turns deadly, flash floods claim at least two

Notably, Weather.com reported, “The flood threat has shifted slightly to the south Tuesday with flood watches in effect for most of Virginia, parts of Maryland and North Carolina. This includes cities south of Richmond that saw flooding overnight.”

“Storms could produce rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour, so have a way to get warnings and never drive through floodwaters. The flood threat shifts back north across much of Pennsylvania and Ohio on Wednesday.”

The heavy storms and flash flooding that battered the East Coast claimed at least two lives and left behind a trail of chaos.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, citing the dire situation. Torrents of rain overwhelmed city infrastructure, turning streets into rivers and forcing first responders into action.

Sadly, two people lost their lives after their vehicle was swept away by rushing floodwaters into Cedar Brook in Plainfield, New Jersey.

“Emergency personnel responded quickly, but tragically, both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene,” city officials shared in a statement, per NBC News.