Philadelphia, PA – Severe thunderstorms and flooding are threatening communities across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware through midnight Tuesday, with damaging winds and torrential rain likely to cause travel disruptions and potential power outages.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for much of the region until 11 p.m. EDT. Residents from Harrisburg and Philadelphia to Atlantic City and southern New Jersey are urged to stay alert for gusts up to 70 mph, frequent lightning, and large hail. Simultaneously, a Flood Watch covers the I-95 corridor—including Trenton, Allentown, and Wilmington—until at least midnight tonight as repeated downpours could trigger flash flooding in urban and low-lying areas.
Heavy rainfall may lead to rapid rises on creeks and streams, especially along routes such as I-76, I-95, and the New Jersey Turnpike. Some roads may become impassable, and scattered power outages are possible if trees or limbs are brought down. Local emergency management agencies urge residents to avoid non-essential travel, monitor alerts, and report hazardous conditions only when safe to do so. If flooding occurs, move to higher ground and never attempt to drive through water-covered roads.
With the threat of more storms returning Wednesday, residents should keep devices charged and review emergency plans. Additional advisories may be issued as the situation develops.
