Philadelphia weekend weather washout: Heavy rain expected Saturday, prompting Flood Watch

A soaking wet Saturday is on tap for the Delaware Valley with forecasters calling for a daysworth of drenching showers paired with strong wind gusts. The Saturday soaker has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a region-wide Flood Watch that will be in effect through Sunday morning. Forecasters are calling for upwards of 2 inches of rain in most parts of the region, and over 3 inches in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

Philadelphia and surrounding areas should expect upwards of 3 inches of rainfall from Saturday's soaker. Parts of interior New Jersey will likewise see some of the highest rainfall totals, according to forecaster.Areas north and west of the city will see rainfall totals around 2.5 inches, including Trenton and Pottstown. Rainfall in Delaware and along the New Jersey coast will be around 2 inches. Along with the rain, forecasters expect strong wind gusts to blow upwards of 30 MPH at times.

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