Severe storms head toward the Philadelphia region on Thursday afternoon. The impactful storm system produces downpours and damaging winds to the local area. Forecasts warn of gusty winds and possible flooding throughout Thursday afternoon.
A First Alert is issued for the surrounding zone. A flood watch covers the whole Philadelphia region. Outlets including NBC10 Philadelphia, FOX 29 Philadelphia, Inquirer.com, and CBS News track the changing forecast. Forecasts predict rain, intense wind, strong gusts, and potential flood risks throughout Thursday afternoon across the full Philadelphia area.