Tropical Storm Philippe intensifies, poses threat of heavy rain and flash flooding in Maine

Subtropical storm Philippe is expected to make landfall in Maine on Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing a risk of flash flooding as it quickly moves through the area. The storm is currently 165 miles away from Bermuda with 50 mph winds and is moving north at 18 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda, and Philippe is expected to approach the coast of eastern Maine, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick. As it nears Maine, Philippe will interact with a developing cold front, potentially causing enhanced rainfall and gusty winds. The storm is expected to become a Post-Tropical Cyclone as it approaches the state and Atlantic Canada.