Large Storm Could Bring Severe Weather To Eastern PA This Weekend

A vast storm could bring severe weather, including heavy rain, thunderstorms and high winds, to the Philadelphia region this weekend.

The cross country storm, which is moving in from the west, is expected to arrive to the East Coast on Sunday evening. The system is expected to trigger severe weather for several states over the coming days. The Weather Channel reports the storm could have wind gusts of up to 70 mph in the midwest. A tornado outbreak is possible Saturday in the deep south, according to the Weather Channel.

In the Philadelphia region, residents can expect windy conditions that could give way to thunderstorms and torrential downpours in the evening.

"While the intensity of the severe weather and tornado risk may be past its peak by Sunday, there will still be a risk of severe weather that extends from northern Florida to New York state," according to AccuWeather.

The National Weather Service said winds could gust between 35 and 45 miles per hour on Sunday. Temperatures will be mild, with a high around 69. Rain is expected in the evening, and there is the potential for severe storms with locally damaging winds and heavy rainfall.

Here is the local forecast:

Saturday: Areas of drizzle and fog before 11 am. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 5 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 am, then a chance of showers. Low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday: A chance of showers before 2 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.