The National Weather Service announced today that as much as 4-6 inches of heavy rain is expected along the I-95 corridor from around Philly to Trenton this afternoon/evening.
“While not everybody in this area will experience that rainfall, those that do can expect flash flooding,” the agency said in a post. “Make sure to have a way to receive any warnings that are issued, and follow them closely.”
A Flood Watch is in effect throughout greater Glenside from 10:00am until 10:00pm. Most of the rainfall is expected between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.
The NWS’ seven-day forecast is below:
This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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