Severe Nor'easter to Hit Philadelphia Region
A powerful coastal storm is expected to bring major flooding and wind gusts up to 60 mph to the Philadelphia region, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.
According to Paul Fitzsimmons, a lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Mount Holly,
“It’s going to be bad,” ... “It’s going to be a nasty, stormy ‘nor’easter’ ... lasting right into Monday.”
- Heavy rains and gusts up to 40 mph are expected in Philly.
- The storm may last through Monday, affecting one of the year’s busier travel weekends.
- A state of emergency has been declared in New Jersey, effective 11 p.m. Saturday, continuing into Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued several advisories and watches, including a warning for potential "major" flooding along the Jersey coast.
Author's summary: Nor'easter to bring severe weather to Philadelphia region.