Thunderstorms and Flooding Are Possible

There are a couple watches and advisories in effect for the surrounding area including Bucks and Montgomery counties.

At 11:24 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a flash flood that’s in effect through late tonight.

The previous rains have saturated the ground and additional downpours can be expected from thunderstorms into tonight. This may lead to flash flooding.

Just before 1 p.m., the Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch.

At 1:25 p.m., the Weather Service also issued a flood advisory, which is in effect until 3:15 p.m.

A flood advisory means river or stream flows are elevated or ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Floodwaters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded roads make the smart choice, turn around, don’t drown.

Here’s the local forecast:

This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind between 8 and 16 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind between 5 and 9 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.