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Events Postponed, Advisories Issued Across Southeast PA Ahead Of Storm

As National Weather Service meteorologists issue advisories ahead of the weekend's forecasted tropical storm, officials across greater Philadelphia are tweaking their schedules to accommodate. 

Projected coastal flooding ahead of the weekend's storm.

Projected coastal flooding ahead of the weekend's storm.

Photo Credit: Twitter/NWS Mount Holly

The potential tropical cyclone is expected to bring strong gusts of wind, periods of rain, and "moderate to major" coastal flooding from 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, according to the NWS Mount Holly station. 

The brunt of the storm is expected to affect coastal areas, but southeast Pennsylvanians should expect up to 2.75 inches of rainfall over the weekend, and gusts of wind up to 35 mph on Saturday, meteorologists said. 

A number of local events have been postponed or canceled as a result: 

NWS Mount Holly is also advising area residents to prepare for the storm. 

Loose outdoor items like trampolines, patio furniture, and trash cans should be secured, and drivers should use caution when operating in high winds, especially in high-profile vehicles, meteorologists said. 

Boaters and swimmers should avoid the surf, and residents who live in low-lying areas or in places prone to coastal flooding should move vehicles and other belongings to higher ground, they added. 

To stay up to date with this weekend's forecast, visit weather.gov. 

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