Flash Flood Watch Issued for Philadelphia

Here’s one thing not to give thanks for: the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Rainfall totals will be piling up as a system from the Ohio Valley moves through the region, the NWS said, leaving one to three inches of rain in its wake.

The NWS warned of flooding from small streams and poor drainage, and advised that roadways and basements may flood as the storm passes through.

For those traveling between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, the service recommends check forecasts, which can be viewed here, when preparing to leave.

For Thanksgiving Day, however, the service predicts a sunny day with a high of 54 degrees.