Erin has become an unusually large and deceptively worrisome storm moving through the Caribbean, with its tropical storm winds stretching 200 miles from its core.
Forecasters are confident that Erin will away from the eastern U.S. and won’t make landfall.
Scientists link the rapid intensification of hurricanes in the Atlantic to climate change, with global warming causing more intense storms.
While it is not forecasted to hit land, strong winds are affecting nearby islands, raising concerns about flooding and landslides.
Communities all throughout the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area saw flooding from the rainstorms on Wednesday afternoon. Almost a month's worth of rain fell in 90 minutes.
Heavy rain swept through northeastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday, flooding local roadways and stranding cars.
(WBRE/WYOU) — Severe flash flood warnings were in effect for Lackawanna and Luzerne counties on Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were reported across the two counties.
Flooded basements have been reported in Dunmore.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said the following areas were affected at the time:
Scranton
Pittston
Dunmore
Old Forge
Archbald
Dickson City
Moosic
Olyphant
Clarks Summit
West Wyoming
Moscow
Mayfield
Elmhurst
Glendale
Mount Cobb
With the first significant winter weather event forecasted this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is providing the below winter driving advice for motorists to consider if traveling is necessary.
BLOOMSBURG – The Bloomsburg Police Department is notifying all residents of a potential flooding hazard. Heavy rain is expected over the next 18 hours along with warm temperatures that will bring a large amount of water into Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River. As of 11:00 AM this date the river is expected to crest at 7:00 PM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 26.4 feet (7 feet above flood stage).
The Bloomsburg Police Department is providing notification to all residents who live in the “West End” of Bloomsburg of the potential for Fishing Creek to flood. Fishing Creek can be unpredictable under the heavy rain conditions we have experienced over the last several days.
All residents west of Railroad St. should be preparing to evacuate with short notice. Have personal items ready to go with the possibility of being away for up to 72 hours. Move valuables to a second story if possible. Residents should consider leaving now to reduce the possibility be caught unaware.
