A powerful coastal storm is expected to bring major flooding and wind gusts of up to 60 mph to the Philadelphia region, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency.
According to
Paul Fitzsimmons, a lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Mount Holly, "It's going to be bad... It's going to be a nasty, stormy 'nor'easter'... lasting right into Monday."
The National Weather Service has issued several advisories and watches, including the potential for major flooding along the Jersey coast.
Author's summary: Nor'easter to bring severe weather to Philadelphia region.