A potent storm is likely to generate the Philadelphia region’s heaviest rainfall in over four months and could set off thunderstorms with gusts up to 50 mph Wednesday afternoon, with some power outages possible.

Over two inches of rain has already fallen across much of Massachusetts on Wednesday with several areas of the state expected to pick up more in the overnight hours. Significant winds at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph have downed trees,

Plan on rain on and off today in the region with gusty winds — it might be a good idea to deflate holiday decorations or add an extra ti

The storm could become a "bomb cyclone," and winds could gust to 55 mph on Thursday, perhaps higher at the Shore.

It may be a good idea to deflate those holiday decorations. On this NEXT Weather Alert day, strong winds and heavy rain are expected to hit the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.