The storm is forecast to make landfall as a tropical storm along the North Carolina coast Saturday morning with winds near 60 mph and higher gusts.
A widespread 1-2"+ near I-95 and areas northwest of Philadelphia. The coastal plain, which includes the Jersey Shore, could pick up 2-3".: Wind gusts of up to 40mph inland, and as high as 60mph at the shore. A high wind watch goes into effect late Friday through Saturday evening at the shore and Delaware beaches.Flooding rainTropical storm warnings have been issued from North Carolina to Maryland on Thursday ahead of a system that's forecast to develop into Tropical Storm Ophelia.
"We're expecting one tide cycle," said Evans. "So, what we've been doing is we've been getting all our high-water vehicles ready to go. Our public safety agencies have all been alert, looking at our staffing issues and making sure our equipment is up to par.""We always ask people please secure - whether it's lawn furniture, deck furniture - things that are loose or hanging in your homes," said Evans.
"We'll have alternate routes for people to travel," said Evans. "The city will still be accessible and the city will be open."He's also in the process of securing The Wave garage for residents and visitors to park in on Saturday to avoid any flooding. Ahmed Ahmed, along with many neighbors on the surrounding streets, is used to the impact of coastal storms."Move the cars to high land and shut down the window and stay home," said My Huynh, who lived on California Avenue for nearly 30 years. "Nothing we can do."And PennDOT is keeping an eye on the roads and highways.
"We take the most proactive approach we can, which is clearing inlets, any of our drainage systems, and making sure everything is open and functioning properly," said Brad Rudolph, the PennDOT deputy communications director.
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