Tropical Storm Philippe Threatens Northeast US with Heavy Rain and Wind

Tropical Storm Philippe is projected to interact with a cold front and bring tropical moisture to the Northeast, increasing the risk of flooding rainfall. The storm is expected to approach New England on Sunday, potentially as a tropical storm or post-tropical storm. The severity of rain and wind will be the same regardless. The heaviest rain is likely to fall in portions of New England and northern New York, with a possibility of heavy rain and potential flooding. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast, which were recently hit by record-breaking rainfall, could experience a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain. Gusty winds are also possible. Philippe is currently near the US Virgin Islands and Bermuda, with a tropical storm watch issued for Bermuda.