Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Showers and storms will soak eastern Pennsylvania and southeastern New York through late Thursday, with the heaviest rainfall expected tomorrow night. Roads, low-lying areas, and commuters could face brief flooding and reduced visibility during the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, a frontal passage tomorrow afternoon will trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are forecast over a 72-hour period, mainly impacting the Philadelphia metro, Allentown, the Poconos, and the Hudson Valley region through late Thursday. Virginia will continue to see scattered showers today, but the primary concern shifts north by Wednesday evening.
Commuters along I-95, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Route 22 should be alert for slick roads and ponding during downpours. Residents are urged to monitor local alerts, charge mobile devices, and avoid travel through flooded streets. No major river flooding is forecast at this time, but localized issues in urban and poor drainage spots remain possible.
The threat for heavy rain lingers until Thursday night, with additional advisories possible if rainfall rates increase. Check back for updates as the front moves east and rainfall totals climb.
