And what the president wanted to say is not clear in the situation room , cia director burns reports something to him. The situation around israel and palestine was officially discussed, but the reason for the meeting could have been different shortly before the meeting , several american bases were attacked in the middle east. We are seeing an increase in the number of missiles launched from outside. Iranbacked groups to military bases where us personnel are stationed in iraq and syria. We are seriously concerned about the potential for a significant escalation of these attacks in the coming days. Launch of a drone by one of the iraqi groups heading towards an american base in anbar province. At the same time, a series of attacks on the pentagon garrisons in syria, red lights flashing everywhere, this is how the press in the states comments on the situation in the middle east. Between the strict enemies one can read fear. Lost, we no longer lead anywhere in the world, not even at home
Now towards the northeast at about 20 Miles Per Hour. So, quinton, pecks corner in the path of the storm. We had 49 lightning strikes in the past 15 minutes and this actually is really Holding Together very well and as we zoom in, this is the most intense part of the storm where we could have hail the size of half dollars and that is heading towards canton right now and that continues to push up to the north and the east. The problem with these downpours is the fact that were coming off a weekend when parts of our region have received a lot of rain. You can see these circles near lancaster, trenton and lakehurst. These are areas that received three to 6 inches of rain over the weekend so the ground is saturated, and really cant take much more. The National Weather service has issued flash flood watches for all the communities really north of philadelphia until 6 oclock in the morning. One to 2 inches of rain in a quick period of time could cause some flash flooding. Ill have more on th
Through the that have been passing through the Southern Tier of the region. A lot of lightning out of this, it will be off the coast today. Storms that form will be moving slowly. So those under it will be getting a good downpour that may last a little while. Theres cloud cover around the region. Some of us will get early sun. Overall it will be clouds and sun and warm this afternoon and channels of a additional showers and thunderstorms. Theres a flood watch late this evening, in the northern suburbs, everything north of the philadelphia. And allentown and the poconos trenton included in this, and montgomery and bucks county. Any thunderstorms that form this afternoon or evening could include drenching downpours and in this area you have seen four to 6 inches of rain over the last couple of days and the run off from any additional downpour will be easy to get going. 77 in philadelphia. 76 in wilmington. 73 in trenton. 73 in allentown, currently. 677 in cape may. Dewpoints are kind of
Coast, these storms are moving slowlily. Could mean that youre stuck under these and the whole region is in deluge, but its just your neighborhood. Be careful of lightning, these are slow movers and causing drenching downpours and possible street flooding. Out to the west theres not much happening. Some of us could see sunshine later on. Well sue clouds and sunny breaks and this afternoon the redevelopment of more thunderstorms. Flood watch is in the effect in the northern suburbs. Storms could happen anywhere, most of them are up north. The reason we have the flood watch is because in these areas weve seen 4 to 6 inches of rain in the last couple of days, the ground is saturated and a few downpours develop. 76 in philadelphia. 73 in allentown. 76 in millville. 76 in cape may. Muggy with dewpoints in the 70s. Thats oppressive humidity for most of us as we step outside the door. As we roll through the day, well climb into the 70s between 7 00 and noon. In the afternoon, 86 degrees aroun
Especially during the evening commute. Youre driving home, if you see flood waters do not try to drive through them. You cant tell how deep it is. I always say turn around, dont drown because you can have just 2 feet of water, it can wash away a car or a truck and a lot of people have a false sense of security in vehicles but 60 percent of flood deaths occurring with people in vehicles. Ill talk more about the scattered downpours on the way and when we clear out coming up in the full accuweather forecast. Brian. You just never know how deep it is. Cecily thank you. With storms in the forecast check the weather any time at 6abc. Com weather. Storm tracker6 live radar gives you realtime views of whats coming your way and dont forget to check in with our team of meteorologists on twitter and facebook for updates as well. Brand new at 4 oclock we have learned a fiveyearold boy from lansdowne is dead because of severe weather. Steve vin little was struck by lightning and killed while on vac