One week after Hurricane Ida brought widespread devastation across five states, the East Coast is preparing to face Hurricane Larry.
Despite the category three storm not expected to make landfall in the U.S., forecasters still say that the East Coast will feel the storm’s effects heavily across parts of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Damaging winds, tornadoes, hail, and flooding are possible as several states are still trying to come to grips with the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ida.
More than half of New Jersey is currently under a flash flood watch. Governor Phil Murphy urges residents to take the warnings seriously and remain indoors during the storm that will likely affect the entire state through the end of the week.
“If your phone goes off with a flash flood or tornado warning, please take it seriously,” Murphy said. “Do not try to go out in any storm.”
Pennsylvania is also under watch, expecting heavy rains through Thursday night, though the risks of damaging winds are the primary focus. Parts of New York are bracing for severe weather, including upstate N.Y. and New York City, which experienced catastrophic flooding that claimed the lives of several people.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a warning to residents in the state and said that officials are “keeping a close eye” on Hurricane Larry as it churns closer to Bermuda before it begins its trek up the northern East Coast.
