“The combination of strong onshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides will likely lead to major coastal flooding in the Mid-Atlantic, especially along the coasts of Delaware, southern New Jersey and the Virginia Tidewater,” forecasters said in a Friday afternoon briefing.

Gusty winds from the east and northeast — thus the term “nor’easter — are due to pick up dramatically on Sunday as the storm travels north along the coast. The Shore could experience steady onshore 40 mph winds with gusts to 60 mph from noon until 11 p.m. Sunday.

Wet weekend weather forecast for East Coast includes higher than normal high tides, thanks in part to seasonal king tides.

High wind watches are in effect for Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island starting at noon Sunday. Gusts of 60 mph are possible, which could bring down trees and power lines. Up to three inches of rain is expected. A costal flood watch will be in effect for New York City and Long Island as of 8 a.m. Sunday.

The Jersey Shore would take the brunt of the storm with 2 to 4 inches of rain and beach erosion among the concerns

As Tropical Storm Jerry churns off the coast in the Atlantic, here’s what the Myrtle Beach area can expect to see from weekend storms.

It may be sunny and dry Friday, but it won’t last long. We may be hanging onto the bit of sunshine we have Friday, because light showers start picking up Saturday ahead of the nor’easter expected on Sunday.

A slow-moving storm is expected to strengthen and unleash high wind, heavy rain and potential flooding on Maryland's Lower Shore. What to expect.

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