2 Storms Target Southeast PA As Thunderstorms, Flooding In Forecast

PENNSYLVANIA - A smaller bout of rain is slated to hit southeast Pennsylvania mid-week before two bigger systems could slam the region with heavy rain, fierce winds, flooding and thunderstorms this weekend.

The first of the two major storms could move into the northeast around Friday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

The two big storms, brewing near the Canada border and the Gulf, respectively, are set to converge over the weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists said. While the bulk of the storm is set to exit the region by Saturday afternoon, drizzle and breezes could linger as long as Sunday in the Keystone State, AccuWeather added, noting arline delays may be possible given low clouds and rain.

Before the major storms, however, light showers are expected Wednesday afternoon. Though temperatures are slated to soar up to around 50 degrees in the state, winds with gusts up to 30 mph could further the chill in the region, the National Weather Service said. Related: Cold Snap This Week For Eastern PA: See Forecast For Start Of Spring

A sunny Thursday and Friday will see highs in the mid-40s and gusts up to 10 mph, the weather service added.

Tonight won't be as chilly as last night, and Wednesday will be noticeably milder than Tuesday. Some light showers will push in, possibly reaching I-95 in the afternoon. Brisk weather returns for Thursday, but with sunshine. #pawx #mdwx #dewx #njwx pic.twitter.com/IQTlJudhsH
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Here's the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.