Category: Breaking News

Jun 18

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7pm

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of District Of Columbia Delaware Eastern Maryland Southern New Jersey Southeast Pennsylvania Northern Virginia Coastal Waters

  • Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 1245 PM until 700 PM EDT.
  • Primary threats include… Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms will spread eastward across the watch area through the afternoon. The strongest cells will be capable of localized damaging wind gusts.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia PA to 55 miles southeast of Washington DC. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 432…

AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 27025.

Mar 30

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Monday Afternoon

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.


Mar 09

BREAKING: Plane Crash In Manheim Twp

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.

Feb 04

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Midnight Wednesday until 10am Thursday

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.

Jan 31

BREAKING: 7 Killed and over 19 Injured in Plane Crash in Philadelphia near Roosevelt Mall

Saturday Feb. 1 Updates:

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. 

Details will be posted as they come in.

VIDEO OF THE CRASH.


Jan 30

BREAKING: American Airlines jet colloids with US Military Helicopter outside Reagan National Airport.

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

Jan 19

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY…

  • WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
  • WHERE…Central and South New Jersey, far southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and northeastern Maryland.
  • WHEN…From 6 PM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…This advisory is likely to be extended as temperatures stay dangerously cold through much of the week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Jan 18

WINTER STORM UPDATE for Sunday Jan. 19

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.

Latest NAM:

Latest GFS: