On Monday, as Isaias makes its way northward., tropical storm warnings were issued for coastal counties in New Jersey and Delaware. Later in the morning, warnings were issued in inland counties in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for Philadelphia along with Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties; southern New Jersey including Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer and Salem counties; and Delaware including New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties through Tuesday evening.
According to fox29.co weather forecast, Isaias was forecast to become a hurricane Monday as it neared landfall in the Carolinas after bands of heavy rain from the tropical storm lashed Florida’s east coast.
The warning means that tropical storm-force winds are expected within the next 36 hours. Forecasters say winds could reach 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph from Tuesday morning into Tuesday evening.
The storm could bring as many as 4″-6″ of rain, prompting flash flood watches for most of the area.It is also expected that the speed of these winds could bring down trees and power lines.
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A storm surge could cause problems until Wednesday morning mainly along the shoreline and in low-lying areas.
A flash flood watch is in effect tonight and tomorrow across the entire region because of heavy tropical rains totaling 2-4″.
Isaias is whipping up the waves and there are strong rip currents.
Moderate beach erosion is expected.
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