US Region Could Get Blasted With Coastal Storm To Bring Heavy Rain, Flooding

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The Southeastern United States could potentially be getting hit with another coastal storm, only days following a different system that brought heavy rain, powerful winds and coastal flooding to a lot of the East Coast.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, a low pressure area is expected to form at the surface of a dip in the jet stream to begin the week. (RELATED: Video Shows Bermuda Getting Slammed By Record-Breaking Melissa As Category 2 Hurricane)

A cold front will head east and push rain showers in front of it in the direction of the East Coast.

The area of low pressure will form by Sunday night into Monday around the Southeast coast, per FOX Forecast Center.

It’s expected that the heaviest rainfall will remain near the North and South Carolina coasts, with 1-2 inches of rain possible.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, the system will generate winds that are expected to increase from the north and northeast across North Carolina’s Outer Banks, possibly triggering more coastal flooding and erosion.

Sixteen houses in Buxton and Rodanthe have collapsed since September, falling into the ocean due to coastal flooding and rough surf.

The exact location of where the area of low pressure will form still isn’t clear, however, it’s “certain” the system will start to head offshore Tuesday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.