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"NYC and Upstate Brace for Tropical Storm Philippe's Rainy Weekend"

New York City is bracing for another rainy weekend as Tropical Storm Philippe approaches, expected to make landfall in Maine or Canada on Saturday night. The storm is predicted to bring up to two inches of heavy rain and thunderstorms to the five boroughs, prompting Mayor Eric Adams to activate the City's Flash Flood Emergency Plan. Last week's record-setting rainfall and the delayed response from the mayor's administration have led to increased criticism and scrutiny.

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Tropical Storm Philippe Threatens New England and Canada with Heavy Rainfall

Tropical Storm Philippe is expected to bring wind and rain to the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada this weekend. The storm is currently located southwest of Bermuda and is forecasted to track north, passing near Bermuda before approaching eastern New England and Atlantic Canada. Philippe is expected to strengthen gradually but will likely weaken to a post-tropical cyclone as it nears New England and Canada. Residents in these areas should be prepared for strong winds and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is expected in parts of New York and New England, and dangerous surf and rip currents are anticipated along the Atlantic coasts.

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Tropical Storm Philippe to Bring Heavy Rain and Wind to New England

Tropical Storm Philippe is expected to reach the coast of New England and Atlantic Canada this weekend as a post-tropical cyclone, bringing heavy rain and high winds. Flash flooding is a concern for northern New York State, northern Pennsylvania, and New England, with the heaviest rain expected on Saturday. Coastal areas from eastern Massachusetts to Maine may experience high, gusty winds, while Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada could see the strongest winds, with a 10 percent chance of hurricane-force winds. Philippe is transitioning from a tropical storm to a more typical storm system, which may weaken it but expand the reach of its damaging winds.

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Tropical Storm Philippe: Flash Flood Threats and Northeast Weather Chaos

Tropical Storm Philippe is expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for flooding to Maine over the weekend. The storm is currently 470 miles away from Bermuda with 50 mph winds, moving north at 12 mph. As Philippe approaches Maine, it will interact with a developing rainstorm from the west, potentially causing enhanced rainfall and gusty winds. The storm is expected to become a Post-Tropical Cyclone as it reaches Atlantic Canada, with Tropical Storm Force winds extending 230 miles from the center. Maine's meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the forecast and impacts.

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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.

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Philippe's Impact: Northeast Braces for Soaking and Strong Winds

A cold front moving across the Northeast this weekend is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with the remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe potentially adding to the wet conditions in Maine. Localized flooding is possible in parts of the Northeast, although it is not expected to be as severe as the flooding experienced in late September. Rainfall amounts of up to 2 or 3 inches are possible in some areas, with the heaviest rain expected in New York, western and northern New England. The timing of the rainfall is expected to be from Friday through Sunday, with Philippe's remnant potentially enhancing rainfall in Maine on Sunday.

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"Tropical Storm Philippe Brings Heavy Rainfall to Leeward Islands"

Tropical Storm Philippe brought heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the Leeward Islands, including Barbuda, Antigua, and Guadeloupe. Power outages and road blockages were reported, and the storm is expected to continue moving northwest, bringing heavy rains to the northern Leeward Islands. Forecast models predict that Philippe will strengthen as it approaches Atlantic Canada, with a potential landfall on Sunday. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Lidia formed in the eastern Pacific, while Typhoon Koinu weakened as it heads towards Taiwan.

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Tropical Storm Philippe Set to Strengthen into Hurricane, Potential US Impact

Tropical Storm Philippe is slowly moving across the Atlantic Ocean, threatening the Leeward Islands with heavy rain, flooding, and high winds. It is expected to become a hurricane later in the week. The storm has already outlasted Tropical Storm Rina and is part of an above-normal hurricane season. While a tropical storm warning is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda, Philippe is not forecasted to directly impact the United States.

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Tropical Storm Rina and Philippe: Atlantic's Dual Threat

Tropical Storm Rina has developed in the Atlantic Basin, while Tropical Storm Philippe maintains its strength nearby. Forecasters are closely monitoring both storms as their tracks and intensities are influenced by each other. The interaction between the two systems, known as the Fujiwhara effect, could determine which storm becomes dominant and controls the path of the other. The forecast for both storms is uncertain due to their proximity and potential interaction.

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Tracking Tropical Disturbances: Philippe's Struggles and Another System Brewing off Africa

Tropical Storm Philippe is moving west towards the eastern Caribbean but is expected to weaken due to increasing wind shear. Meanwhile, a tropical depression is likely to form off Africa and follow Philippe. The system off Africa has a 90% chance of developing within seven days. So far this hurricane season, there have been 16 named storms, including three major hurricanes.

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Unsettled Weather Week Ahead: Tracking 2 Tropical Disturbances and Relief from Drought

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical disturbances. Invest 91-L, a tropical wave near the west coast of Africa, has a 70% chance of development over the next seven days. Another system in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico has a 10% chance of development. The NHC also mentions tracking Tropical Storm Philippe.

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"Tropical Storm Philippe Strengthens in the Atlantic, Joining Two Other Systems"

Tropical Storm Philippe formed in the Atlantic, becoming the latest named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. As of Sunday evening, the storm had sustained winds of 50 miles per hour and was located about 1,225 miles from the Cabo Verde Islands. There were no watches, warnings, or threats to land related to Philippe. Forecasters described the storm as "very difficult" to forecast in terms of intensity, but little change in strength is expected over the next three days. Philippe is projected to move west-northwest.

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Tropical Storm Philippe Strengthens as New System Emerges

Tropical Storm Philippe is expected to strengthen while a new system off Africa may become a tropical depression. Philippe is currently located west of Africa's Cabo Verde Islands and moving westward. It is expected to curve north before reaching South Florida. The tropical wave off Africa is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with a 40% chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next seven days. Hurricane Ophelia, which made landfall in North Carolina, has weakened and is now a post-tropical cyclone. So far this season, there have been 16 named storms in the Atlantic, with three major hurricanes.