Pre-Halloween Storm Headed To Pennsylvania

A storm headed to the region during the late weekend could bring heavy rain and some wind, forecasters say.

According to forecasters, the Philadelphia area could get between two and six inches of rain in 12 to 24 hours on Sunday. Much of that rain could even fall in six to 12 hours, according to AccuWeather. Locally higher amounts are possible.

Not only will the heavy rain ruin outdoor plans, but it could also cause problems for travel on Sunday. Prepare for airline delays at major hubs from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston, AccuWeather warns.

"Street flooding is likely, especially where leaves have fallen," according to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams. "The leaves can block storm drains."

The good news is the heavy rain is expected to clear out by Tuesday, just in time for trick-or-treating.

Here is the forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light south wind.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 59. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 65. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday: A chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

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