Online Update: Flood watch and tropical storm wind warning issued for Phila.

· September 5, 2008, 5:00 am

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Friday, Sept. 5 -- 4:32 p.m.

Philadelphia could see heavy rains and strong winds this weekend as a result of Tropical Storm Hanna.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch and tropical storm wind warning for Philadelphia through Saturday evening.

Rainfall is expected to be between four and six inches. The weather service predicted sustained winds between 30 and 40 mph, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph.

Minor tidal flooding is possible along the Delaware River, and flash flooding along creeks and streams is also possible.

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Ivan Erickson

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

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ON STORM WINDS, BY IVAN ERICKSON: In these current days of darkness under the sun, as the storm winds of God continue to increase exponentially in frequency and magnitude, the lament, anguish, fear, loneliness and despair of the people of all races, ethnicities, faiths and religions of the world are also increasing exponentially, as the resultant chaos, shattered lives, and other residuals are left scattered in the wake of each cataclysmic onslaught! And scarcely do we begin to draw a full breath of relief after each traumatic passing of one violent assault, when we are driven again to our knees, upon learning of another approaching storm wind! What are the storm winds? In my novel, "Song of the Storm Winds", I call the ?acts of God? Ð such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc., Ð the ?storm winds?. I have addressed these matters, as well other related phenomena in my novel. The following O.T. quote from The Book of Sirach, 39:28-31, is one of my reoccurring themes: ?There are storm winds created to punish, / which in their fury can dislodge mountains; / When destruction must be, they hurl all their force / and appease the anger of their Maker. / In his treasury also, kept for the proper time, / are fire and hail, famine, disease, / Ravenous beasts, scorpions, vipers, / and the avenging sword to exterminate the wicked; / In doing his bidding they rejoice, / in their assignments they disobey not his command.? / May God bless each of you, always.

A

December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

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