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[October 01, 2010] (AP) The intense storm that brought historic rain to the Eastern Seaboard over the past several days was forecast to continue moving northeastward Friday.

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This Insurance would result in diminishing rain along the Southeast coast and Mid-Atlantic, and continuing heavy rain through New England. By the end of the day, the storm would have moved off the East Coast, allowing the entire region to begin drying out. As the storm moved northeastward, strong winds were expected to blow through New England.

The effects of the storm would linger for several days as the watershed tried to catch up with all the water that has fallen. Flood watches and warnings were expected to remain posted for much of the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina through New England.

A cold low pressure system was forecast to move southward into the northern Plains and upper Midwest, dampening temperatures from the afternoon through Saturday morning.

Meanwhile, a high pressure system in the West would weaken slightly, allowing somewhat cooler temperatures for the area. Scattered thunderstorms were expected to remain possible in Southern California, creating fire danger due to the nature of the thunderstorms and the dry brush on the ground.

The Northeast would rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast would see temperatures in the 70s, 80s and 90s. The Northwest would rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest would see temperatures in the 80s, 90s and some 100s.

Temperatures in the Lower 48 states Thursday ranged from a low of 22 degrees at Charleston, Nev., to a high of 108 degrees at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona.

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[Associated Press article from Weather Underground]