Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Declared In Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Days after a drought watch was declared in Pennsylvania, all of the southeastern region is under a flood watch Monday, marking the latest chapter in the bizarre and extreme weather exacerbated by manmade climate change.

The flood watch is in place from 2 p.m. through the evening hours. A severe thunderstorm watch has also been declared until 9 p.m. Winds up to 70 miles per hour are possible, with large hail likely.

Roadways, homes, and businesses near the area's major waterways, including the Schuylkill River, Perkiomen and Skippack creeks, and more, are particularly at risk.

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," the National Weather Service said in a statement.

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Heavy rain is expected throughout the area from the afternoon into the night, with up to two inches in the region and even more in the storm's strongest sectors.

"These totals may result in flashflooding," the Weather Service added.

Local police and first responders warn Montgomery County residents to turn around if they see standing water while driving. They also urged local residents to carefully monitor conditions as the day went on.

"We still expect the greatest chance for severe weather this evening after 4pm however these early storms are producing spotty gusts strong enough to cause damage," State Sen. Carolyn Comitta said. "Please make sure you have the ability to receive weather information today."