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#FIRSTALERT will be in effect from 4 a.m. Saturday to midnight due to a storm bringing heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding.
The forecast now expects a wide area to receive 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain, with the heaviest rain along the I-95 corridor. Some neighborhoods could see up to 4 inches.
Rain will start from the south late Friday night, getting heavier on Saturday morning, especially heavy in the afternoon. It should start to lessen late Saturday afternoon and evening.
The main worries about flooding are now focused on the I-95 corridor. Expect road ponding and possibly creek and stream flooding, too.
Expect gusty wind conditions, especially along the coast, with winds around 30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. Winds may cause downed trees and power outages due to the saturated ground.
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