Forecasters Put East Coast 'On Alert' For Potential Storm: See PA Details

Forecasters are warning of an incoming storm that could bring flooding rain and high winds to the Mid-Atlantic area. AccuWeather meteorologists said they are putting the East Coast "on alert" for the storm, which could bring various impacts to the region, including flooding and beach erosion concerns.

"The tropical wind and rainstorm is expected to form over the Gulf Stream off the Southeast coast Friday or over the weekend. This additional heat and energy from the warm ocean current can allow the rainstorm to strengthen further," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.

The storm is forecast to move northward into early next week, once again raising concerns of rough surf and strong rip currents along the East coast, according to Accuweather. Beaches from central Florida to southern New England could all be impacted by the storm.

The timing and track of the storm is still uncertain. However, a "strong and slow-moving high pressure" in the North Atlantic could steer the rainstorm close to the mid-Atlantic.

"This scenario could bring heavy, tropical rain as far west as the Virginia and Pennsylvania Appalachians and even into southern New England by Sunday afternoon," AccuWeather said.

Stay tuned with Patch for the latest updates.

Here is the current forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.