Severe Nor'easter to Hit Philadelphia Region
A powerful coastal storm is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the Philadelphia area, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.
According to forecasters, the storm may last through Monday, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph and major flooding possible along the Jersey coast.
“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.”
- Heavy rains and gusts up to 40 mph expected in Philly
- Potential for major flooding along the Jersey coast
- State of emergency declared in New Jersey, effective 11 p.m. Saturday
Author's summary: Nor'easter to bring severe weather to Philadelphia region.