The Philadelphia region is under the threat of severe weather on Monday.
Late Monday afternoon we will see thunderstorms start to develop. The primary threats are strong wind gusts up to 60-70 mph. We will also see heavy downpours, hail as well as isolated tornadoes are possible. Localized flash flooding is also a big concern.
Here are some of the latest model runs that show a strong line of storms around 6pm across the area.
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has the area under a SLIGHT Chance of Severe Weather.
At approximately 3:15 p.m. today, a small plane crashed near the Brethren Village retirement community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The aircraft, identified as N347M, had departed from Lancaster Airport moments before the incident.
The crash site is located near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court within Brethren Village. Emergency services responded promptly, and multiple injuries have been reported. The exact number of individuals affected and the extent of their injuries are currently under assessment. As a precautionary measure, Route 501 has been temporarily closed to traffic.
The FAA and NTSB have been alerted and will be conducting a comprehensive investigation to ascertain the cause of the crash. Residents and the public are advised to avoid the vicinity to ensure unimpeded emergency operations.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
If you are experiencing a power outage contact PECO.
If you smell natural gas or see downed power lines please LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY and call PECO at (for any emergency) 1-800-841-4141 or (for gas only) 1-844-841-4151. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New
Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Mayor Parker stated 6 souls killed from the plane, and at least one person has been killed from a vehicle on the ground. Those numbers will rise. At least 19 people have been treated at local hospitals. Support from local all the way to The White House have been in contact with the mayor and Investigators on scene. Please avoid the area.
10:45pm UPDATE: Shriners Children’s Philadelphia confirmed one of their pediatric patients who was returning to Mexico, along with her mother, were among the six people on board a medical jet that crashed.
9:50 update: per Mayor Parker if you see any debris call 911 so investigators can secure evidence, shelter is available Samuel Fels High School 5500 Langdon St. NTSB, FAA, state local and federal officers are on the scene.
Gov. Josh Shapiro “We saw the best of Philly, neighbors helping neighbors” 45 Pa State Troopers on the ground at the scene. Members of PennDot, DEP and other federal agencies are on site. Shapiro has spoken to US Sec of Transportation Duffy who has members of the FAA and NTSB enroute to Philly at this time.
President Trump made a statement thanking the first responders.
8:00 pm- THE FAA has released the following statement: FAA Statement This information is preliminary and subject to change. A Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. There were two people on board. The plane was en route to Springfield- Branson National Airport in Missouri. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates. • Contact local authorities for the names and medical conditions of the people on board.
7:30 pm – The Jet is a medical transport jet. A LeerJet55. That took off from Northeast Philadelphia airport heading to MO. At least 2 people were on board
6:50 pm – Per Police Radio, Human Remains have been found in one of the buildings. Could be the pilot.
Original Story:
After 6pm Friday evening, Emergency crews were responding to a report of an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a plane crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.
Multiple casualties have been reported, It is reported that two people were on the plane.
Multiple homes are on fire in the area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard following the crash, fire officials said.
UPDATE: There are reports of 60 passengers with 5 crew members. The Service members in the Black Hawk helicopter are unknown at this time.
The DC Fire and EMS Department confirmed in a post on X that a small aircraft went down in the Potomac River vicinity near Reagan National Airport, adding that fireboats were on the scene.
Here is video of the incident;
It appears that an American Airlines Regional Jet has hit a Military Helicopter, it appears that both had crashed into the Potomac River.
WASHINGTON DC – AIR TRAFFIC DATA SHOWS AA FLIGHT 5342 ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH A HELICOPTER AT 2048 HRS JUST OVER THE CRASH SITE WHILE APPROACHING RUNWAY 33
A Winter Storm will bring a general 3-5″ of snow across MOST of the area. Some locations could see locally higher amounts with totals potentially ranging from 4-8″. If you are going to the Eagles game, prepare for heavy snow during the WHOLE GAME. Also make sure you pack a snow shovel, ice scraper. Batter charger, Phone charger, blankets, and water in your car.
TIMING
8:00 AM-Noon: Snow moves into the area
2:00 PM-8:00 PM: Heaviest snow with snowfall rates exceeded 1″ / hr in some areas.
10:00 pm – Midnight: Storm will exit off the coast, with some light snow showers overnight.
SNOW TOTALS: If you live within a few miles of a location listed below, figure those totals for you as well. A General 3-5″ across most of the i95 area. More snow north and west.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of northern Delaware…New Jersey…and Pennsylvania…including the following areas…in northern Delaware…New Castle. In New Jersey…Camden, Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington, Sussex, Warren, and Western Monmouth. In Pennsylvania…Berks, Carbon, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks, Monroe, Northampton, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery.
* WHEN…From 2 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are expected to cross the region late tonight through Wednesday. Rainfall rates may exceed 1-2 inches per hours, which may result in flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.
