PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Wednesday is the next weather watch day, with bands of heavy rain, wind and even a few thunderstorms likely across much of the Delaware Valley. A high pressure system moved out of the way Tuesday night, increasing cloud cover and ushering in the next storm system.
At the Jersey shore, the wind was whipping and the sky was gray.
The timing of the storm will disrupt morning and afternoon trips
While the actual cold front attached to this system will move in during the afternoon, the light rain began after 7 a.m. Wednesday. The rains will be more intense and constant until well into the morning. Budget some extra time for the early trip and a lot more time for the afternoon trip. Rain will be moderate to heavy at times, and winds will be a major issue in much of the area.
strong winds are expected
While gusty winds are anticipated across much of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, central New Jersey and the coast could experience the strongest gusts, prompting the issuance of a gale warning for coastal areas extending from the New York City to Cape May. With some gusts in excess of 45mph, it is not out of the question that we could experience some downed trees and power lines, along with the possibility of some power outages.
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The worst of the winds will be until the afternoon, before gradually abating until Thursday. With that being said, expect breezy conditions to remain through the end of the week.
Rainfall totals and storm chances
While most areas will receive 0.25 inches and 1.0 inches of rain throughout Wednesday, a line of thunderstorms (not severe, but strong) in the afternoon along the front can boost totals in some places, especially in the central and southern New Jersey. This will increase the risk of some localized flooding; we will be watching all areas of poor drainage for that possibility throughout the day.
On Thursday morning, the skies will clear, the sun will rise, and the temperatures will drop. Expect a dry but cool weekend.
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