East Coast Rain – National Weather Outlook For September 8, 2023

by | Sep 8, 2023 | Weather

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National Weather Forecast

On Friday, a frontal boundary stretched across the eastern United States to the Gulf Coast will produce showers and storms – some of which could be heavy. Another system in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains will produce storm activity there as well.

Through Saturday, at least 1-2” of rain will be possible in the eastern United States with that frontal boundary in place. It also brings in cooler air, which many will probably enjoy – especially after Dulles Airport hit 100F for the first time in September history on Wednesday.

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