Have a GREAT weekend! It’s going to be a great one. Just practice social distancing when you go outside. Enjoy it!
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54
Happy May 1st! Another day of rain with a great weekend on tap! Please practice social distancing if you are at the golf course or parks this weekend.
Flood Watch Expires at 2pm today!
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm this afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon * Periods of heavy rain will begin over western portions of the area Thursday afternoon with the threat of heavy rainfall progressing eastward Thursday evening into the overnight hours. Rainfall will decrease in intensity Friday morning but impacts from the earlier heavier rainfall may linger into the day on Friday. Rainfall amounts will generally range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches over the watch area, however locally higher amounts will be possible particularly over the higher terrain of eastern PA and northwest NJ. * As a result of the rainfall, poor drainage and low-lying flooding may begin late Thursday. Small stream as well as mainstem flooding is possible Thursday night into Friday. Please refer to the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) website for the latest crest forecasts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and northern Delaware. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Guess what…Tomorrow it’s GONNA BE MAY!!!!
Showers and Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, some of the storms could produce gusty winds.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms this afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 55.New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
How about that Fly Over yesterday! That was GREAT! Have a great Wednesday!
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53
Today at 1:45 the US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds will be flying out the area. Our teams will be in various locations across the area.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
As we have reported the US Navy Blue Angels have released the flight path for the Tuesday April 28 flyover the area.
Residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead, along with the sight of 12 high-performance aircraft flying close in precise formation.
Flyovers in Trenton AREA will start at 1:45 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 10 minutes.
Flyovers in Philadelphia will start at 2 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 20 minutes.
Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover. A detailed flight route will be released on the day prior to the flyover.
This historic formation will consist of 12 aircraft: 6 USAF F-16s and 6 USN Blue Angels. They will fly in two 6 shape diamond formations.. Each diamond will be around 1 minute in trail and have smoke streaming from all aircrafts.
This run will begin in NYC/Newark then onto Trenton. Then fly south over the Delaware River, over the Ben Franklin Bridge with a right hand 360º turn over Center City. They will exit the Downtown Philadelphia Area and follow the River past Philadelphia International Airport towards Wilmington De.
Have a great Monday- Remember tomorrow afternoon between 1:45 and 2:00 PM the US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds will be flying across the area. We will have the official flight plan today. Rain most of the week, Tomorrow looks to be perfect weather for the flyover.
Monday
A chance of showers, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
As we have first reported earlier this week. The US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds are going to be doing a joint fly-over the area as apart of Operation America Strong. The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will fly jointly over Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York, Newark, Trenton, N.J., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston and Austin, Texas. All to show thanks during this Covid-19 pandemic to our healthcare and essential workers.
The flyover will be on Tuesday April 28th over the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Press Release from the United States Air Force:
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28.
“We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”
A formation of 6 F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and 6 F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft will conduct these flyovers as a collaborative salute to healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those working on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, we are in awe of your strength and resilience,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader. “Thank you to all of those in essential industries keeping our nation moving forward. We will get through this. We are all in this together.”
This mission, the first of several planned over the coming weeks, is the culmination of more than a month of planning and coordination between the two teams and numerous city and government offices.
Residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead, along with the sight of 12 high-performance aircraft flying close in precise formation.
Flyovers in Trenton will start at 1:45 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 10 minutes.
Flyovers in Philadelphia will start at 2 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 20 minutes.
Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home-quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover. A detailed flight route will be released on the day prior to the flyover.
The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong.
For photos and video for Operation America Strong, visit, https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/americastrong
For more information on the Blue Angels, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil.
For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit www.afthunderbirds.com.
The Original Flight Path From Last week is as follows: SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The United States Navy Blue Angels and United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be doing a combined Fly-BY. They will be conducting a low level flight (500- 1000 agl) when this does happen from TTN to ILG.
This historic formation will consist of 12 aircraft: 6 USAF F-16s and 6 USN Blue Angels. They will fly in two 6 shape diamond formations.. Each diamond will be around 1 minute in trail and have smoke streaming from all aircrafts.
This run will begin at Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst then onto Trenton. Then fly south over the Delaware River, over the Ben Franklin Bridge with a right hand 360º turn over Center City. They will exit the Downtown Philadelphia Area and follow the River past Philadelphia International Airport towards Wilmington De.
Additional Information will be updated as needed!
Have a great weekend! Remember SOCIAL DISTANCING if you venture out.
Saturday
Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 53.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 42.