Live Traffic Camera: I-476 @ EXIT 3 (MEDIA/SWARTHMORE) (Northbound)

At 306 PM EDT, gauge reports and radar indicated that up to 2 inches of rainfall has fallen across portions of the warned area. There have also been reports of street flooding in south Philadelphia. The area of rain responsible for the flash flooding has moved out of the area but additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area as additional rainfall is approaching from the south and west. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Gauges reported. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Philadelphia, Gloucester City, Chester, Deptford, West Deptford, Yeadon, Woodbury, Conshohocken, Folcroft, Swarthmore, Paulsboro and Westville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 12 and 25. Interstate 476 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 15. New Jersey Turnpike near exit 2. Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 332 and 350. Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 4 and 18. Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 to 104 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.