""The risk of major coastal impacts is amplified by the storm occurring toward the end of the 'king tides,' a time when tides are already running above their historical averages from an astronomical perspective," AccuWeather chief meteorologist Jon Porter noted. It's forecast by AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva that this storm will be designated a subtropical (hybrid storm), a system that "gets its energy from both the ocean and the jet stream or stalled front.""
""Along the immediate coast, winds are likely to get strong enough with this from southeastern Virginia to Delmarva, New Jersey and southeastern New York and possibly southern New England to lead to tree, power line and property damage," AccuWeather senior meteorologist Dave Dombek said. Generally, AccuWeather foresees wind gusts along the coasts ranging from 40-60 mph as a result of the storm. Heavy rain may also pose a threat and trigger urban flooding. According to AccuWeather, many coastal areas can expect rainfall of 2-4 inches."
A slowly-progressing storm will form just off the Georgia coast late this week and move northward through early next week. The system is expected to strengthen as it drifts north and is likely to take on subtropical (hybrid) characteristics, drawing energy from both the ocean and the jet stream or a stalled front. Major coastal flooding is possible from North Carolina to New Jersey and Cape Cod, with tides 1–3 feet above average and a storm-surge potential near 6 feet. Coastal wind gusts of 40–60 mph, 2–4 inches of rain, urban flooding, and tree, power-line, and property damage are likely, with a worst-case scenario of hurricane-level strength shifting inland over the mid-Atlantic.
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