The start of the New Year will be a super soaker for many, including revelers in New York City for the traditional countdown and drop of the ball in Times Square.
The storm, which AccuWeather meteorologists call “a trouble-making setup for the Northeast,” will occur from Tuesday night, Dec. 31, into around noontime on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
“That brewing storm will likely bring drenching rain from North Carolina to Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, much of Pennsylvania, southeastern New York, and southern New England,” according to AccuWeather.
Five-Day Forecast:
Monday, Dec. 30: Precipitation will wind down, leading to a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures above average in the 50s.
Tuesday, Dec. 31 : Clouds will increase overnight, with rain arriving from south to north starting in the afternoon. Temperatures will remain in the upper 40s to low-50s.
New Year’s Eve: Expect mid-40s in Times Square around midnight.
New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1: Showers will end early afternoon, with clouds remaining and a high around 50 degrees.