Weather officials issue flood watch

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area, including Delaware and Chester Counties, from morning until late on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Low pressure is forecast to develop off the southeastern U.S. coast tonight then move northward toward the Delaware and New Jersey coasts into Tuesday. The low pressure will bring up some high winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding; gale warnings are in effect for Tuesday on the ocean and in the lower Delaware Bay.

Heavy rain is predicted with totals near or above two inches in Chester and Delaware Counties throughout Tuesday. Since the region received significant rain on Saturday, wet ground conditions are conducive to flooding, and those in flood-prone areas are urged to take precautions.

The rain is also expected to lead to rises in creeks and rivers, and forecasters are urging those who live in a flood-prone area to take precautions. Snowfall totals of up to nine inches are possible in the Poconos.

 

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