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Tropical Storm Hanna

	Stormy Saturday for Philadelphia Tropical Storm Hanna brought heavy rains and strong gusty winds to Philadelphia Saturday, September 6. The National Weather Service issued both a Flood Watch and Tropical Storm Wind Warning through Saturday Evening for Philadelphia. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches sustained winds ranged from 30 to 40 miles per hour, with gusts between 40 to 50 miles per hour. The Schulykill River is expected to crest at 10.6 feet on Sunday at 8AM, which ..6 feet above Action Stage (10ft) and .4 foot below Flood Stage (11ft). Minor tidal flooding occurred along the Delaware River. A Flash Flood Warning was issued for small streams and creeks. A rare Tornado Warning was issued at 6:40PM for Northeast Philadelphia. The Warning expired at 7PM. No damage or injuries were reported. September 6, 10AM - Philadelphia Activates Emergency Operations Center September 6, 8PM - Philadelphia Deactivates the Emergency Operations Center
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