Massive Weekend Storm Could Bring 2 Inches Of Rain To Philly Area

PENNSYLVANIA — Another wet weekend is in store for the Philadelphia metro area, with heavy rain and up to two inches of precipitation possible as a massive storm looks set to bring rain to at least two dozen states.

The wide-reaching storm is on a 1,600-mile journey and will blow into the region by Saturday, said forecasters. Major cities and travel hubs along the East Coast will get soaked throughout the day, and the rain is expected to continue into Sunday, per AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.

A widespread total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible in the state/region from this storm, with flooding possible late Saturday into early Sunday in urban areas and those with poor drainage. The heaviest rainfall is expected to be over the Philadelphia metro area and into New Jersey and Delaware, forecasters said.

“It's not only the big cities but also the million square miles that make up the suburban and rural areas in between that can expect pouring rain from the storm,” AccuWeather forecasters said.

The rain will begin moving into the region from west to east, sometime mid-to-late Saturday morning, NWS forecasters said.

“Expect steady rain, heavy at times, Saturday afternoon through much of Saturday night before it tapers off early Sunday,” said the National Weather Service, adding that the chance of showers lingers into Sunday.

Northeast winds will also increase Saturday night into Sunday morning, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour near the coast, according to forecasters. This will bring the potential for widespread minor tidal flooding with the high tide cycle during the day Sunday, the NWS added.

Blustery conditions will continue in the region Sunday and into Monday, AccuWeather added, with temperatures in the 50s and possibly dipping into the 40s at times during the day.

Here’s the forecast through the weekend for southeast Pennsylvania, from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Rain, mainly after 3pm. High near 53. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday: Rain likely before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.