The rain started to fall steadily on Thursday morning, March 28, and is expected to be heavy at times, particularly along the coast.
Some Major League Baseball openers, like the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, have already been postponed due to the rainy weather.
The rain is expected to persist until Thursday evening as the low pressure system strengthens off the coast.
According to the National Weather Service, the western parts of the region can expect rainfall amounts ranging from 0.5 to 1 inch, whereas the eastern areas will experience higher amounts of rainfall, ranging from 1.5 to 1.75 inches.
There is a possibility of locally higher amounts, which could lead to ponding on roadways in those particular areas.
AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dave Dombek warned that numerous beach communities, spanning from Maryland to New Jersey, Long Island, New York, and Massachusetts, should brace themselves for a significant amount of rainfall.
Expect a high temperature of around 50 degrees on Thursday.
The rain is expected to persist throughout Thursday evening and taper off overnight.
The storm is projected to bring approximately one inch of rainfall, with the possibility of higher amounts in certain areas.
The possibility of showers may continue into the early hours of Good Friday, March 29. However, as the day progresses, the skies are expected to gradually clear, and we can look forward to mostly sunny conditions with a high temperature in the low 50s.
Friday will be a breezy day, with wind gusts reaching up to 30 miles per hour in certain areas.
Saturday, March 30 is expected to bring another delightful day with plenty of sunshine and pleasant weather. The temperature will reach the mid-50s, providing a perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.
Overnight, the clouds will become thicker, and there is a chance of showers at times.
The weather forecast for Easter Sunday, March 31, predicts a mostly sunny day with a pleasant high temperature in the mid-50s.
On Monday, April 1, the clouds are expected to thicken, bringing a chance of rain during the day and a higher possibility at night. The temperature will reach a high in the mid-50s.
