NORTHEAST BRACING FOR HEAVY RAINS, SNOW, WIND

Source: AP

BY ERIKA NIEDOWSKI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A slow-moving storm hitting the Northeast is expected to bring heavy rains and wind to coastal areas and at least half a foot of heavy, wet snow to inland areas.

The National Weather Service says a storm's effects could make for a slippery Tuesday morning commute, with some coastal flooding from morning and midday high tides. Worse conditions were expected as the storm winds up later Tuesday, and into Wednesday in northern areas.

At least 2 inches of rain is forecast for southern New England, where flood advisories are in effect in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Some coastal areas also are under wind advisories, with 50 mile-per-hour gusts possible.

"There is a threat of sleet and freezing rain that could make for hazardous driving conditions for the morning commute," said Benjamin Sipprell, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Taunton, Massachusetts. "But it's that 1 p.m. time frame that we are most concerned about with heavy rain and winds, and also the heaviest snow ," he said.

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A strong low pressure system will move over New England, resulting in a rain and snow with windy conditions. Rain and mountain snow will be expected over the Northwest. Most of the nation's mid-section will see dry conditions. (AP Photo/Weather Underground)

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