NEXT Weather: Heavy rain and wind to hit Philadelphia region, flood watch starts Tuesday afternoon
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Early Tuesday morning is the time to get outside before another major rainstorm moves into the region.
NEXT Weather Alert for Tuesday
Things take a turn for the wet mid-morning.
A powerful storm system will bring rain to the entire Delaware Valley region, and a Flood Watch is already in effect for the entire area Tuesday afternoon until 1 p.m. Wednesday.
A Coastal Flood Watch is also in effect along the Delaware River until Wednesday at 4 a.m.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and Cumberland County from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning.
In the Poconos, the storm could possible story as a quick rain/snow mix, but will eventually change to all rain.
Storm timing
The storm is set to arrive between 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday. Expect the storm to start with light rain before heavier rain picks up in the afternoon.
Pouring rain continues during the Tuesday afternoon commute and continues until 12 a.m. Wednesday.
A line of thunderstorms is forecast to push across the area starting around 7 p.m.
The highest winds are forecast to hit between 7 p.m. Tuesday and 12 a.m. Wednesday.
Flooding is likely from Tuesday night through midday Wednesday.
Threats and impacts
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to drop between 2-3 inches of rain around the region and up to 4 inches in some spots, which could lead to flash flooding.
With snow on the ground north and west of the city, additional rain could lead to river, stream and creek flooding.
Wind gusts between 40-60 mph Tuesday night could down trees and power lines and lead to power outages. The highest winds will be at the Jersey Shore.
Beach erosion, coastal flooding, travel delays and cancellations and nasty commutes are all possible with this storm.
It'll remain cloudy and windy with scattered showers Wednesday morning before conditions clear up later in the day.
Here's your 7-day forecast
Monday: High of 45, mostly sunny
Tuesday: High of 54, low of 31, NEXT Weather Alert Day
Wednesday: High of 49, low of 46, windy, drying out
Thursday: High of 49, low of 33, partly sunny
Friday: High of 49, low of 32, rain late
Saturday: High of 57, low of 45, windy
Sunday: High of 37, low of 30, cold
