Radnor Twp. Police And Fire Make Water Rescue In Rosemont

RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — Emergency teams in Radnor Township Tuesday morning made a water rescue on Conestoga Road at Peachtree Road in Rosemont, amid heavy rainfall from Hurricane Isaias.

Radnor Police Department, Radnor Fire Department and PECO workers were at the site. No injuries were reported, police said.

Radnor Township Police warned the road is closed and reported there is high water under the bridge. They asked motorist to please use alternative routes.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain, flooding, strong wind gusts, severe storms and isolated tornadoes as part of today’s forecast. However, the significant amounts of rain will fall this morning, rather than afternoon, as originally forecast.

Spotty showers and storms in the morning are becoming heavier, with more widespread rain by noon. This continues into the mid afternoon hours as Hurricane Isaias moves through the center of the southeastern Pennsylvania region.

Three to five inches of rain is possible along with potential flash flooding. Tuesday afternoon will also be windy with gusts between 45-55 miles per hour inland. This will be strong enough to bring down some trees and power lines, as well as blowing unprotected objects into roads.

The rain should push off to the northeast by late afternoon, but residual flooding could continue into the night.

A TORNADO WATCH is in effect for the entire region. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible and residents should be prepared to take action if a tornado warning is issued.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect today and tonight across the entire region because of heavy tropical rains totaling 3-5 inches for I-95 and north and west and 1-3 inches at the coast.