Ida Remnants To Slam Eastern PA With Up To 6 Inches Of Rain: See Latest Forecast

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The remnants of Ida could bring up to 6 inches of rain to Eastern Pennsylvania Tuesday night through Thursday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the region Wednesday and Thursday.

In addition to heavy rain, the storm could bring severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.

According to the National Weather Service, the remnants will pass through eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday, departing Thursday morning.

Area residents can expect widespread rainfall of 3 to 5 inches but more than 6 inches is possible in some areas. Rain is in the forecast from Tuesday night through Thursday.

"Significant flooding and flash flooding is likely Wednesday and Wednesday night, especially given that the ground is saturated from recent heavy rain events," the National Weather Service said. Additionally, "significant" river flooding is likely for some main stem rivers, creeks, and streams starting Wednesday afternoon.

Here are the latest predictions for rainfall associated with the storm:

Here's the current local forecast:

Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.