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Official Twitter Account for the National Weather Service Northeast River Forecast Center serving New England and New York. Details: https://nitter.cf/t.co/FHkTgKM8KB

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Most of the region received rainfall this weekend. The heaviest rainfall occurred along the New England coast with widespread 1-4". While there were river rises, no river flooding occurred. Drier weather is expected for most of the region to start the week.
The left image shows the observed precipitation over the past 72 hours. The text on the right describes the image.

ALT The left image shows the observed precipitation over the past 72 hours. The text on the right describes the image.

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Highest rainfall amounts of 2 to 5+ inches occurred over southeastern MA and RI. Rainfall amounts around 2 inches overspread southern, near coastal areas of Maine, which is expected to alleviate drought for areas experiencing moderate and severe drought.
Image on the left depicts the rainfall measurements across the Northeast RFC region with highest amounts over eastern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts. Image on the right shows the latest Drought Monitor for the northeastern states, effective Nov 3

ALT Image on the left depicts the rainfall measurements across the Northeast RFC region with highest amounts over eastern Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts. Image on the right shows the latest Drought Monitor for the northeastern states, effective Nov 3

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Heavy rain has been ongoing throughout southern New England since early morning. Additional amounts of 2-3" are possible which could lead to flash, urban, and small stream flooding. Locally higher amounts are possible which give a small chance for river flooding.
The image on the right shows 72 hour rainfall totals. There is a circled area across RI and SE MA which shows there could be locally higher amounts above 2-3".

ALT The image on the right shows 72 hour rainfall totals. There is a circled area across RI and SE MA which shows there could be locally higher amounts above 2-3".

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Heavy rain is expected as a system moves east across the region through Saturday. 2-4" of rain is possible in SE MA, RI, and CT which could lead to flash, urban, and small stream flooding. Locally higher amounts are possible which give a small chance for river flooding.
Image on the right shows 72-hour precipitation forecast for the Northeast. 2-4" are expected along the southeastern coast and through coastal Maine. Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are highlighted for the potential for higher amounts.

ALT Image on the right shows 72-hour precipitation forecast for the Northeast. 2-4" are expected along the southeastern coast and through coastal Maine. Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are highlighted for the potential for higher amounts.

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Widespread rain is expected. Up to 1" is possible thru Friday morning in NY. Totals of up to 3" are possible in SE New England and Maine Friday morning into Saturday. No river flooding is expected, but check back with NERFC as placement of heaviest rain becomes more clear.
Image shows 72 hour precipitation forecast for the Northeast. Widespread rain is expected, with up to 1" possible in New York, and up to 3" possible in southeastern New England and coastal Maine.

ALT Image shows 72 hour precipitation forecast for the Northeast. Widespread rain is expected, with up to 1" possible in New York, and up to 3" possible in southeastern New England and coastal Maine.

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Most of the region is reporting below-normal streamflows, except southern NY and New England. Dry conditions end later this week as multiple rainfall events move through. Northern Maine will see the highest amounts over the next three days, approaching an inch.
The left image shows USGS streamflows status across New York and New England . The right image shows NERFC's 72-hour precipitation forecast.

ALT The left image shows USGS streamflows status across New York and New England . The right image shows NERFC's 72-hour precipitation forecast.

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An active pattern is possible this week with two rounds of rain across northern New England and NY. Maine could see 0.50-0.75" of rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday, with up to a half an inch in NY Thursday. Unsettled weather could continue, but uncertainty remains.
The image shows the 72 hour precipitation forecast for the Northeast. Up to three quarters of an inch are possible in northern Maine and up to a half an inch in western New York.

ALT The image shows the 72 hour precipitation forecast for the Northeast. Up to three quarters of an inch are possible in northern Maine and up to a half an inch in western New York.

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Dry weather has led to increased drought conditions across the region. A more active pattern is possible starting Tuesday evening. Portions of northern Maine could see half an inch of precipitation through Wednesday. More rain could follow, but confidence is low at this time.
Left image is Northeast 72 hour precipitation forecast, showing precipitation in northern areas with up to a half an inch in northern Maine. Right image is Northeast Drought Monitor showing continued drought conditions in multiple areas with the most severe across Maine.

ALT Left image is Northeast 72 hour precipitation forecast, showing precipitation in northern areas with up to a half an inch in northern Maine. Right image is Northeast Drought Monitor showing continued drought conditions in multiple areas with the most severe across Maine.

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No Trick: Weather remains dry today and tomorrow across the Northeast. River levels continue to drift lower due to lack of rain in recent weeks. NERFC wishes you a safe and Happy Halloween!
The image features satellite of the Northeast showing lack of cloud coverage today.

ALT The image features satellite of the Northeast showing lack of cloud coverage today.

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Passing showers exit northern Maine today with amounts up to a tenth of an inch. A dry Halloween weekend is expected with no precipitation through Monday morning for all of the Northeast. Happy Halloween!
The image shows Day 2 precipitation forecast for the Northeast, highlighting as dry Halloween day and night for the Northeast.

ALT The image shows Day 2 precipitation forecast for the Northeast, highlighting as dry Halloween day and night for the Northeast.

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Drier than normal conditions have persisted across the region with widespread deficits of 0-4 inches. Dry conditions continue to drive abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions continue across much of the region. Maine in particular continues to see at least moderate drought.
The left image shows the precipitation departures from normal over the last 30 days with widespread deficits of 0-4 inches. The image on the right shows the latest drought monitor publication for New York and New England.

ALT The left image shows the precipitation departures from normal over the last 30 days with widespread deficits of 0-4 inches. The image on the right shows the latest drought monitor publication for New York and New England.

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An approaching cold front will produce showers in western and northern New York and northern New England Thursday night and Friday. Dry weather returns for the weekend.
The image shows the forecast weather map for Thursday Evening. A cold front approaching from the northwest will bring showers to western and northern New York and northern New England Thursday night and Friday.

ALT The image shows the forecast weather map for Thursday Evening. A cold front approaching from the northwest will bring showers to western and northern New York and northern New England Thursday night and Friday.

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A dry weather pattern persists for the next couple days before a weak front brings light precipitation to upstate NY and parts of northern New England with totals of up to 0.25" starting Thursday evening. The dry pattern likely returns for this upcoming weekend.
The image shows the northeast river forecast center's precipitation forecast for day 3 (8 AM Thursday to 8 AM Friday) showing widespread amounts of 0.01" to 0.10" across New York and northern New England with some isolated areas of 0.10 to 0.25" in northern New York and Vermont.

ALT The image shows the northeast river forecast center's precipitation forecast for day 3 (8 AM Thursday to 8 AM Friday) showing widespread amounts of 0.01" to 0.10" across New York and northern New England with some isolated areas of 0.10 to 0.25" in northern New York and Vermont.

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Much of the region has trended drier than normal over the last 30 days, though repeated coastal storms have resulted in Southern New England being above normal. A weak cold front moving through today brings a chance of sprinkles across northern NY and New England.
The left image shows 30 day precipitation departures from normal across the NERFC region. The right image shows three day precipitation totals across the NERFC region.

ALT The left image shows 30 day precipitation departures from normal across the NERFC region. The right image shows three day precipitation totals across the NERFC region.

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Daily streamflows across the region range from normal to much below normal. Dry weather is expected to continue through much of the next week. Rivers continue to recede.
The image on the left shows the daily streamflows across the northeast.

ALT The image on the left shows the daily streamflows across the northeast.

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Zero precipitation is predicted to fall over the region into next week. Local rivers continue to recede such as the Oneida River near Euclid, NY. Photo was taken by the USGS.
The image shows the Oneida River near Euclid, NY. Taken by USGS

ALT The image shows the Oneida River near Euclid, NY. Taken by USGS

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No precipitation is forecast across the region through Monday morning. Dry weather is expected to continue beyond Monday into the week. Rivers continue to recede.
The left image shows the 72 hour forecasted precipitation.

ALT The left image shows the 72 hour forecasted precipitation.

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Drought conditions have not changed much over the past week. The dry weather this week will impede any drought improvement. River levels will continue to recede.
The image shows the Northeast DEWS U.S. Drought Monitor.

ALT The image shows the Northeast DEWS U.S. Drought Monitor.

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Dry weather is expected over the next 5 days aside from some overnight rain tonight in southeastern MA. River levels will continue to recede.
The image shows the QPF for the next 5 days as forecasted by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC).

ALT The image shows the QPF for the next 5 days as forecasted by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC).

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Dry weather is expected over the next week. River levels will continue to recede.
The image shows the national QPF for the next 7 days.

ALT The image shows the national QPF for the next 7 days.

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