if you are planning to leave the city for the Labor Day Holiday WeekendYou may need to be prepared for your destination to have hot, humid and possibly rainy weather.
While you book last minute flights for labor dayHere's what you need to know about the weather before you pack your bags and head out to your Labor Day Holiday.
It will be warm and rainy across much of the Mid-Atlantic over Labor Day weekend
For those traveling along the East Coast, AccuWeather warns you of a cold front moving in from the Appalachians early this weekend, which could bring thunderstorms to the Atlantic, mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.
“While there will be dry spells Saturday and Sunday that will allow for some outdoor activities, a small number of thunderstorms that develop can be severe, with strong winds and torrential rain,” AccuWeather’s Labor Day forecast reads. “Enough rain may flood roads in some communities, while gusty winds can break tree limbs, shake canopies and cause sporadic power outages.”
“Showers and thunderstorms in the East will be more widespread and intense in the afternoon and evening, although there may be some exceptions.”
AccuWeather also said the Gulf Coast and lower East Coast states could see severe thunderstorms throughout Labor Day weekend, which could impact your plans if you're traveling to Florida or other southern destinations.
Midwest, West Coast, Ideal Weather Destinations for Labor Day Travel
The weather is expected to be pleasant, if not a little warm, if you're planning a trip to California, Mexico, or other major Midwest or West Coast destinations.
“Much of the Rockies to the Pacific Coast will be rain-free Friday through Monday. There will be some hot spots as afternoon and evening thunderstorms develop across parts of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah early in the weekend and extend northward by Monday,” AccuWeather’s Labor Day weather alert reads. “The typical late-summer heat will have the greatest impact on tens of millions of people in the Interior West, with temperatures several degrees above the historical average.”
Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist covering breaking news in the Mid-Atlantic region.
