Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Forecasted Across Maryland, Whatcom County

A strong coastal storm system is set to affect large parts of the eastern United States this week, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and unsettled weather conditions. In Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula, widespread moderate to heavy rain with totals of one to three inches is expected Thursday, accompanied by strong northeast winds reaching up to 40 mph along the coast, with a yellow alert issued for potential flooding and localized ponding. Tennessee will experience widespread rain on Wednesday with possible heavy downpours and wind gusts up to 40 mph, followed by cooler, mostly dry conditions for Halloween and the weekend. In Western Washington, strong southeast winds up to 45 mph on Tuesday could cause power outages and downed tree limbs, with an atmospheric river bringing increased rain and high snow levels later in the week. Overall, the region should prepare for stormy and gusty conditions midweek with lingering impacts into the weekend, though severe flooding risks remain low due to recent dry weather.