The dynamic storm from Friday through Sunday earned an unusual “high risk” designation from weather forecasters.

Gusts — remember those? — could reach 50 mph Sunday night. Rains may ease drought conditions at a crucial time.

The cuts could have immediate effects around the country as the severe-storm season is about to ramp up.

This is the fifth time in the first six days of the month that the National Weather Service has hoisted a wind advisory. The strongest gusts are expected later in the day.

Most of the rain, which set a record for the date, fell in a three-hour period with tropical storm-worthy downpours.

A "squall line" will move through the region, and an isolated tornado "can't be completely ruled out," says a National Weather Service meteorologist.

The winds, a "little stronger" than expected, also evidently fanned brush fires, including one that scorched 50 acres in Salem County.

This may become the most snow-deprived 10-year period on record in Philly.

The only blemish would be showers on Wednesday, but temperatures that day are expected to approach 60.

The paved surfaces are cold, and the timing of any snow showers could cause problems.

Norfolk, Va., just got 10.2 inches of snow. That's 2.2 more than Philly has had for the entire season.

Even this season's timid snow and ice events were numerous enough to help several landscaping businesses stay afloat, a relief after a string of mild winters.

More than 40,000 remained without power Monday and flight delays and cancellations continue.

Some computer models are showing "big" snow totals midweek. But believe nothing yet.

An old-fashioned winter nor'easter could affect the region Wednesday night and Thursday.