Philadelphia weather: Flood warning issued for Monday evening; NJ governor declares State of Emergency
Weather Authority: Monday 10 p.m. forecast
FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the latest in weather amid flash flood warnings.
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia area is bracing for a round of drenching rain on Monday that could cause flash flooding in the city and suburbs.
The storms, which will mainly be in the afternoon and evening, could also include scattered thunderstorms and flashes of lightning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Philadelphia and surrounding areas that will last through 2 a.m.
What we know:
A deluge of rain has its sights set on the Philadelphia area on Monday, with the potential to produce localized rainfall of 3-5 inches in some places.
Forecasters say Philadelphia and areas along the I-95 corridor are at a moderate risk of flash flooding, meaning numerous flash floods are likely to happen.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey and Delaware that will last through 11:45 p.m.
Areas impacted include, Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Burlington and Camden counties.
When will the rain start?
Forecasters say the chance of rain in Philadelphia will begin to increase around noon and become more widespread during the afternoon and evening.
Places near the shore could see some scattered showers during that same time span, but the risk of flooding rain is far less likely along the coast.
How much rain will fall?
The National Weather Service says Monday's showers are capable of producing rainfall rates that will exceed 2 inches per hour.
According to FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr, expect 1–2 inches of rain per hour with localized rainfall total amounts of 3–5 inches possible in places that will receive the brunt of Monday's storms.
Philadelphia and areas along the I-95 corridor are at a moderate risk of flash flooding, meaning numerous flash floods are likely.
What is a flash flood?
Flash floods happen when sudden periods of heavy rainfall inundate small bodies of water and low-lying areas.
What they're saying:
State of Emergency
Flash flooding prompts state of emergency in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency in New Jersey amid flash flooding. A flood warning was also issued in the Philly area until 11:45 p.m. Monday.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency amid the flash flood warnings issued across the Garden State.
What's next:
The chance of rain and storms will persist throughout the week, with temperatures mainly in the 80s.
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