Tropical Storm Isaias batters East Coast, killing at least 9

Tropical Storm Isaias batters East Coast, killing at least 9

At least eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina.

At least eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias battered the U.S. East Coast with rain and fierce winds after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina.

I-676 to remain closed until Thursday after barge wedges underneath bridge

I-676 to remain closed until Thursday after barge wedges underneath bridge

The Vine Street Expressway (I-676) remains closed in both directions from the Schuylkill Expressway to Broad Street after a construction barge and two hopper barges broke free of their moorings on the Schuylkill River and wedged under a bridge.

The Vine Street Expressway (I-676) remains closed in both directions from the Schuylkill Expressway to Broad Street after a construction barge and two hopper barges broke free of their moorings on the Schuylkill River and wedged under a bridge.

NWS confirms 5 tornadoes touched down Tuesday as Isaias impacted area

NWS confirms 5 tornadoes touched down Tuesday as Isaias impacted area

The National Weather Service has confirmed a total of six tornadoes touched down in connection with Tropical Storm Isaias Tuesday, with five in our region.

The National Weather Service has confirmed a total of six tornadoes touched down in connection with Tropical Storm Isaias Tuesday, with five in our region.

Flooding from Isaias impacts areas across the Delaware Valley

Flooding from Isaias impacts areas across the Delaware Valley

Emergency crews across the area are responding to calls for water rescues as rain from Isaias prompted flash flooding on roadways.

Emergency crews across the area are responding to calls for water rescues as rain from Isaias prompted flash flooding on roadways.

Roofs ripped off homes in Parkwood neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia

Roofs ripped off homes in Parkwood neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia

Roofs were everywhere in Northeast Philadelphia except on top of homes, but neighbors say they were happy to have survived the brunt of Isaias.

Roofs were everywhere in Northeast Philadelphia except on top of homes, but neighbors say they were happy to have survived the brunt of Isaias.

Tuesday morning storms, Isaias leave area-wide wake of destruction

Tuesday morning storms, Isaias leave area-wide wake of destruction

The eye of Tropical Storm Isaias moved across the Philadelphia area this afternoon, but the full breadth of damage has been felt across the Delaware Valley.

The eye of Tropical Storm Isaias moved across the Philadelphia area this afternoon, but the full breadth of damage has been felt across the Delaware Valley.

Mother, 2 young children safe after Middletown home ripped apart by strong winds

Mother, 2 young children safe after Middletown home ripped apart by strong winds

According to the family, the mother was home with her 2-year-old son and 3-week-old newborn, when she learned of one of the tornado warnings and took shelter in the basement.

According to the family, the mother was home with her 2-year-old son and 3-week-old newborn, when she learned of one of the tornado warnings and took shelter in the basement.