PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Flash flood warnings are in effect for southeastern Pennsylvania as storms push through the area, bringing heavy rain and wind.
The following counties are under a flash flood warning until 5:30 a.m.:
READ MORE: Bucks County Shooting Suspect Killed By Police In Philadelphia After Pursuit, DA Says- South Central Bucks County;
- East Central Delaware County;
- Southeastern Montgomery County; and
- Northwestern Philadelphia County.
Our Llarisa Abreu was live on Facebook explaining the warnings and what it means for different parts of the region.
Numerous counties in southeastern Pennsylvania were under tornado warnings beginning just before 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
PHI issues Tornado Warning [tornado: RADAR INDICATED, hail: <.75 IN] for Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia [PA] till 1:15 AM EDT https://t.co/vrxrI26h5q pic.twitter.com/XLqiUHvcuU
— Matt Peterson (@MPetersonWx) August 19, 2021
By 1:30 a.m., all area warnings expired. There are reports of water rescues in Montgomery and Delaware Counties.
Tornado Warnings have expired across the region. Water rescues are now being reported out of Montgomery County & Delaware County. The saying goes “Turn Around Don’t Drown” @CBSPhilly
— Llarisa Abreu (@LlarisaAbreu) August 19, 2021
A flash flood watch is also in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning for Berks County, the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. As of 12:45 a.m. Thursday, the East Branch Brandywine Creek is at 6.6 feet. Flood stage is 7 feet.
READ MORE: 18-Year-Old Man Shot In Face, Killed In East Mount Airy, Philadelphia Police SayLimited sunshine and spotty showers are possible through the afternoon before rain chances increase later this evening. Storms will likely begin to develop far west around 5 p.m. and gradually spread north and east throughout the evening.
Downpours are likely across our north and western communities Wednesday night through around 3 a.m. Thursday.
A few storms could be strong to severe during this timeframe with damaging wind, frequent lightning and an isolated tornado being the greatest concern.
The highest rainfall totals are likely to occur over the Poconos and Lehigh Valley.
By daybreak Thursday the heaviest rain departs and storm chances isolate in coverage for the afternoon.
Friday and Saturday could feature spotty to widely scattered showers mainly confirmed to the afternoon and evening hours.
The mugginess looks to stick around through at least early next week.
IN THE TROPICS
Grace has regained tropical storm strength. The system is on a westerly path toward the Yucatan Peninsula, where landfall at hurricane strength is now expected then a second landfall as a hurricane on the coast of mainland Mexico. No U.S. impacts are expected.
Tropical Storm Henri will continue to meander around Bermuda into Friday before ejecting off to the northeast this weekend. It could churn up rip currents and surf at the Jersey Shore. No direct U.S. impacts are expected.
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