Heavy rain systems head toward the Philadelphia region on Thursday afternoon. The severe weather produces downpours and damaging winds to the surrounding area. Forecasts warn of high wind gusts and the risk of standing water throughout Thursday afternoon.
A First Alert is in place for the local territory. A flood watch remains active for the entire Philadelphia region. Outlets including NBC10 Philadelphia, FOX 29 Philadelphia, Inquirer.com, and CBS News are currently covering the changing forecast. Forecasts predict rain, damaging winds, strong gusts, and possible flooding throughout Thursday afternoon across the full Philadelphia area.