Expected to be very intense, some of its impacts may be equivalent to a strong tropical storm or even a Category 1 hurricane. Mid-AtlanticNo major issues are anticipated during the day today, besides an increase in cloud cover and wind speeds. Additionally, trees are still carrying extra weight in the form of soaked leaves, making tree limbs more vulnerable to strong wind gusts. Wind speeds will probably reach high-end tropical-storm-force speeds along Cape Cod and coastal Maine for a period of time Monday. Confidence grows for strong system impacting the region Sunday into Monday bringing widespread 2 – 4" of rain & strong gusty winds 40mph+.

Source: Washington Post October 28, 2017 16:08 UTC