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Greater PHila Severe Weather LOGO
Apr 15

Daily Forecast April 16, 2020

Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34

Greater Philadelphia Weather
Apr 14

Daily Forecast April 15, 2020

Have a great Wednesday!

Wednesday
A chance of rain before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 53.

Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 38

Greater PHila Severe Weather LOGO
Apr 14

Daily Forecast April 14, 2020

After the storms Monday, we have a sunny day with more rain tomorrow.

Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. 

Have a GREAT Day! Thank you to our Essential workers, NURSES, DR, POLICE, FIRE and MEDICS!!!!!

Apr 13

Observations and Storm Report Submissions

Send a Storm Report to NWS Mt Holly
Please send storm reports via email to the following email address: phi.skywarn@noaa.gov

Please provide the following information:Name and/or Skywarn IDPhone NumberCity, State and CountyLatitude and Longitude (if known)Date and Time of the weather eventType of weather observedExample of the Event Types that were observed:SnowRainSleetFreezing RainHail (1/4 in. or greater)Flooding (River or Stream)Flooding (Coastal)Wind (Peak gust)Wind (Damage)Wind (Damage from Thunderstorm)Ice (Amount)Ice (Damage)Temperature (Hi or Low)Tornado or Funnel CloudLowest Pressure (Hurricane Only)OtherNew measurementStorm totalDescription Any additional comments required to fully describe the event

Please send all storm reports to the NWS in Mt. Holly:

You can send all submissions via email to: PHI.SkyWarn@Noaa.gov

Please include the following information:
Name and/or Skywarn ID Number
Phone Number
City, State and County
Latitude and Longitude (If known)
Date and time of weather event
Type of Weather Observed

  • Example of the Event Types that were observed:
    • Snow
    • Rain
    • Sleet
    • Freezing Rain
    • Hail (1/4 in. or greater)
    • Flooding (River or Stream)
    • Flooding (Coastal)
    • Wind (Peak gust)
    • Wind (Damage)
    • Wind (Damage from Thunderstorm)
    • Ice (Amount)
    • Ice (Damage)
    • Temperature (Hi or Low)
    • Tornado or Funnel Cloud
    • Lowest Pressure (Hurricane Only)
    • Other

Any new measurements
Description or other information.

Please send the storm reports in as you can.

Tornado+Watch
Apr 13

Tornado Watch has been issued….

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for parts of DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV until 6 PM EDT this evening. 

The risk for damaging gusts and possibly a tornado or two
will seemingly increase as storms develop through midday into the early afternoon.

Apr 13

Monday Storm Update

  • As we have mentioned earlier today, severe weather will impact the area late tonight through Monday evening. Areas along i95 could see between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Some areas may see over 2 inches. Scattered thunderstorms could produce hail, wind gust up to 65 to 80mph. Isolated tornados are possible as well.
  • The area will also see winds 25-30 Mph with gust 45 to 70 mph on Monday which could being down tress and utility wires. Expect widespread power outages.
  • The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in a SLIGHT chance for severe weather. As you can see with the NAM 12k model above. A line of heavy storms will move across the area between 2pm and 4pm.
  • We will provide updates throughout the day.

High-Wind-Warning-Graphic-from-NWS
Apr 12

Daily Forecast April 13, 2020

A Wind Warning is in effect until 7pm this evening. Expect widespread power outages today from the storms/wind. We could see gust over 50mph.

Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.

 Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

High-Wind-Warning-Graphic-from-NWS
Apr 12

Weather Alert: High Wind Warning Issued for Monday

The NWS has issued the following weather alerts for Monday.
Greater Philadelphia Weather
Apr 10

Weekend Forecast April 11 and 12, 2020

Have a great weekend, and a great Easter Sunday!


Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph. 

Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. 

SundayPartly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph. 
Sunday NightRain, mainly after 2am. Low around 54

Freeze Warning
Apr 10

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer. In Pennsylvania, Eastern
  Chester, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks. In Maryland,
  Cecil.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Sub-freezing temperatures could damage or kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.