At 1054 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Philadelphia, Camden, Gloucester City, Cherry Hill, Norristown, Phoenixville, Lansdale, West Norriton, East Norriton, Bellmawr, Yeadon and Conshohocken.
People attending Philadelphia Stadium and Lemon Hill should seek shelter immediately.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 26 and 29...and between mile markers 34 and 35. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 13 and 19. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 327 and 351. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 11 and 32. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1. Interstate 676 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 4. Northeast Extension between mile markers 21 and 31. Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3. Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 324 and 345.