Severe Nor'easter to Hit Philadelphia Region
A powerful coastal storm is expected to bring major flooding and strong winds to the Philadelphia region, with gusts up to 60 mph.
New Jersey has declared a state of emergency, effective 11 p.m. Saturday, due to the anticipated severe weather conditions.
"It's going to be bad," said Paul Fitzsimmons, a lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Mount Holly. "It's going to be a nasty, stormy 'nor'easter' ... lasting right into Monday."
- Heavy rains and gusts up to 40 mph are expected in Philly.
- The storm may last through Monday, causing disruptions during a busy travel weekend.
- The weather service has issued advisories and watches, including the potential for "major" flooding along the Jersey coast.
Author's summary: Nor'easter to bring severe weather to Philadelphia region.