Flood watches, advisories posted for much of Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Weather advisories and flood watches are posted for much of Pennsylvania with the approach of a storm expected to bring heavy rain to many areas and snow to some of them.
The National Weather Service says heavy rain is expected beginning Thursday in eastern and central Pennsylvania totaling one and one-half to three and one-half inches with higher amounts in some areas, especially on higher terrain. Flooding of streams and low-lying areas is expected and may occur on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
A winter storm watch was posted for western Pennsylvania areas, with 1 to 2 inches of rain expected followed by as much as 6 inches of snow, and some flooding possible on the Ohio, Lower Monongahela, and Youghiogheny rivers.
A coastal flood watch was also posted.
AP
03/09/11 19:13