Stormy Thursday Ahead: What to Expect

A storm is on its way to southeastern PA and NJ, bringing a lot of rain and wind. The weather will change from the nice days we've had recently. Expect heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday. The rain will start overnight and last most of the day. By Thursday night, the storm will move out, and the weather will start to clear up. The National Weather Service says there's an 80-100% chance of rain. They also mention that flooding isn't a big concern because the area has been dry. AccuWeather says there's a 100% chance of rain, with about 1. 5 inches expected. They also warn about ponding on roadways. After the storm, the weather will be nice again. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s, and lows will be around 40. The wind will be strong on Friday, but it will calm down over the weekend. The weekend looks mostly sunny with highs near 58. In the past, October 30th has seen a lot of rain. Allentown got 1. 5 inches, Philadelphia got 1. 77 inches, Reading got 1. 22 inches, and Trenton got 2. 9 inches. This shows that heavy rain is not unusual for this time of year.