The Brief
- Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and damaging winds are expected across Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware Thursday afternoon and evening.
- Flash flooding is possible, with a Flood Watch active from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night according to the National Weather Service.
- Rainfall rates could reach up to 3 inches per hour, and winds may exceed 60 miles per hour; the tornado risk is low but present.
PHILADELPHIA – Severe storms and heavy rainfall are expected to move through Philadelphia, New Jersey and northern Delaware Thursday afternoon into late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.
A Flood Watch will be in effect as the area could see rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour and damaging winds topping 60 miles per hour.
Increased risks for flooding and dangerous winds
What we know:
A Flood Watch has been issued for northern Delaware, much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Thunderstorms could drop 1 to 2 inches of rain with some spots seeing up to 5 inches, potentially leading to flash flooding.…