Batten down the hatches.
Following a night of thunderstorms that included torrential downpours, another round of heavy showers is expected this afternoon in Berks and much of southeastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey.
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., has issued an flood watch until 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and continue into the evening, according to NWS.
These storms will have the potential to bring rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches within a brief period, leading to flash flooding. Localized total rainfall amounts up to 4 inches are possible before showers and storms wind down overnight Tuesday night.
Excessive runoff may cause flooding of creeks and streams and low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Monday evening’s cloudbursts from slow-developing thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Berks, canceling outdoor sporting events for yet another weekday.
Firefighters in Reading, Robesonia and elsewhere were called to rescue motorists whose vehicles stalled in several feet of water in railroad underpasses and other low-lying areas.
In Oley Township, firefighters were called for a pumping detail this morning after a homeowner reported several feet of water in the basement.
Today and Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be warm, with temperatures in the high 80s, and afternoon thunderstorms possible. With the muggy air, it will feel more like the mid- to upper 90s.
Friday, the Fourth of July, is expected to be sunny and dry, with mid-day temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s. Hot, humid, but dry weather is forecast for the weekend.