"East Coast Braces for Weekend Deluge and Strong Winds"

A flood watch is in effect for the Philadelphia region as a potent storm is forecast to bring record-setting rain, with up to 4 inches expected from late Friday night into Saturday evening. The storm, tapping into moisture from the Southeast and the warm Atlantic, could result in stream flooding, urban street flooding, and scattered power outages. However, the lack of recent rain and the absence of leaves on trees may lessen the potential for damage. The rain is expected to taper off Saturday evening, with chilly and windy conditions expected for Sunday's Love Run in Philadelphia.