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, with New Jersey declaring a state of emergency effective 11 p.m. Saturday.
According to forecasters, the storm may last through Monday, causing disruptions during one of the year's busier travel weekends. Heavy rains and gusts of up to 40 mph are expected in Philly.
"It's going to be bad," said Paul Fitzsimmons, a lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Mount Holly. "It's going to be a nasty, stormy 'nor'easter' ... lasting right into Monday."
The National Weather Service has issued several advisories and watches, including the potential for "major" flooding along the Jersey coast.
- State of emergency declared in New Jersey, effective 11 p.m. Saturday
- Major flooding expected along the Jersey coast
- Wind gusts up to 60 mph possible
- Storm may last through Monday
Author's summary: A severe nor'easter is expected to hit the Philadelphia region, bringing major flooding and strong winds.