Labor Day Weekend Weather: Will Tropical Storm Hermine Make It A Washout?

Pennsylvania residents, especially those in the Philadelphia region, should expect the possibility of tropical storm conditions Monday, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

Tropical Storm Hermine remains on track to come up the coast, and will likely have an impact on nearby coastal areas in New Jersey. There, residents can expect rough surf, heavy rain and gusty winds.

In Pennsylvania, the effects will be more moderate but still noticeable, according to NWS forecasters. A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for Eastern Pennsylvania, since Hermine could produce heavy rain and gusty winds further inland as well. A tropical storm warning is in effect over the Atlantic Ocean, off the Jersey Shore.

The latest briefing on the storm from the National Weather Service says there is a potential for tidal flooding up the Delaware Bay and Delaware River.

Wet conditions could start as early as Sunday, with a chance of rain possible Saturday night, too.

Local impacts, according to the NWS, include:

• Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
• Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents. Small streams, creeks, canals and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
• Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in vulnerable spots.
• Rapid ponding of water may occur at underpasses, low-lying spots and poor drainage areas. Retention ponds could become full and overflow.
• Road and bridge closures are possible.

Here is the forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday: A slight chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Labor Day: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Monday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

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