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Snow, Ice, Possible Flooding With PA Storm: See Latest

There will be a risk of significant flooding in coastal areas of the Keystone State, with widespread rain and gusty winds.

Philadelphia and the surrounding areas may see up to an inch and a half of rain Friday night. Winter weather advisories are in place in a number of central Pennsylvania counties, as well.
Philadelphia and the surrounding areas may see up to an inch and a half of rain Friday night. Winter weather advisories are in place in a number of central Pennsylvania counties, as well. (Credit: National Weather Service, Mount Holly)

PENNSYLVANIA — A quiet start to Friday will become quite rainy and windy, with a chance for snow and ice still possible in parts of Pennsylvania.

Newest models show there will also be a risk of significant flooding in coastal areas of the Keystone State, with widespread rain and gusty winds on Saturday.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday for Delaware, Philadelphia, and Lower Bucks counties.

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Credit: National Weather Service, Mount Holly

Philadelphia and the surrounding areas may see up to an inch and a half of rain Friday night.

Up to one foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal areas, according to the National Weather Service.

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Winter weather advisories are in place in a number of central Pennsylvania counties, as well: mixed precipitation is expected with this storm, with the highest risk for snow and ice across the middle portion of the state.

Credit: National Weather Service, State College

And once the rain is through, expect more wind on Saturday, with high gusts possible southwest of Pittsburgh.

Credit: National Weather Service, State College

This "dynamic and potent storm" is predicted to spread snow across the Great Lakes, northern New York State, and New England — up to a foot or more of snow is possible in Detroit and Boston, says AccuWeather.

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