Author: GreaterPhilaSevereWeather

Sep 25

Daily Forecast Monday Sept. 25, 2023

Have a great Monday! The rain should be outta here later this afternoon. Next shot of rain comes in

Monday

Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55


Sep 22

COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY until Midnight Saturday

…COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT SATURDAY NIGHT…

  • WHAT…Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
  • WHERE…The tidal Delaware River and its tidal tributaries.
  • WHEN…From 7:00 PM Saturday until midnight on Saturday night.
  • IMPACTS…At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware River at Philadelphia MLLW Categories – Minor 8.2 ft, Moderate 9.2 ft, Major 10.2 ft MHHW Categories – Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Sep 22

Weekend Forecast September 23 and 24, 2023

Wind, RAIN and More RAIN! That is the word of the weekend! This is a good weekend to stay indoors.

Saturday

Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 63. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Saturday Night

Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Sunday

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Sep 21

BREAKING: Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings are issued across East Coast

A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that’s headed toward the East Coast.

The National Hurricane Center announced “Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen” on Thursday morning. The disturbance was located about 370 miles (595 kilometers) southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, forecasters said, and moving north at 9 mph (15 kph). Maximum sustained winds were 35 mph (55 kph).

The hurricane center defines a potential tropical cyclone as a disturbance that poses a threat for tropical storm or hurricane conditions to land within 48 hours. The current system could reach the North Carolina coast around Friday night or early Saturday.

The tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. It also includes the Chesapeake Bay south of Smith Point, and Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds.

A storm surge watch was also issued from Surf City, North Carolina, to Chincoteague, Virginia. The hurricane center said storm surge between 2 and 4 feet (.6 to 1.2 meters) was expected.

Our team will bring you the latest on the this storm. Next update will be at 5pm. Below are images from the NAM model. We are keeping close eye on this storm and will bring you the latest tonight.