Hurricane-force winds and heavy rain are possible for the Atlantic coast by late this week as a new storm system develops. AccuWeather forecasts that a September nor'easter will bring days of coastal flooding and strong winds to the U.S. Northeast as the system intensifies.

The exact path of the storm remains a toss up, which will determine the severity of the impact for millions of residents in the region. CNN Weather Lead Meteorologist Brandon Miller is analyzing two main scenarios to predict the specific weather consequences for the upcoming weekend.