Category: Breaking News

Feb 22

ALERT: Blizzard Warnings now in effect for parts of the area.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
256 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

…POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY…

.A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible.

Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Chalfont, Doylestown, Lansdale, Philadelphia, Morrisville, Media, Perkasie, and Norristown 256 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY…

  • WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  • WHERE…Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, and Upper Bucks Counties.
  • WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday.
  • IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

This snow will be heart attack snow. PLEASE use caution and take breaks when shoveling.



Safety Preparedness

Officials urge residents to take early precautions:

  • Avoid travel if possible during the storm’s peak.
  • Prepare emergency supplies (flashlights, water, food) in case of power outages.
  • Check on vulnerable neighbors, particularly older adults and those with limited mobility.

Emergency management teams are coordinating with local public works departments to pre-treat roads and deploy snow-removal equipment, but crews may face challenges once heavy snow and winds arrive.

Feb 21

Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Update w/ Snow Total Update

A Major Winter Storm is set to bring over 12″ of snow to most of the area. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for all of the area.

The storm will move in around mid day on Sunday and exit Monday. We will see snowfall rates of 1-2″ per hour which will cause very dangerous travel. Also remember to shovel any fire hydrants out.

Here is the latest NWS projections:

This snow will be heart attack snow. PLEASE use caution and take breaks when shoveling.



Safety Preparedness

Officials urge residents to take early precautions:

  • Avoid travel if possible during the storm’s peak.
  • Prepare emergency supplies (flashlights, water, food) in case of power outages.
  • Check on vulnerable neighbors, particularly older adults and those with limited mobility.

Emergency management teams are coordinating with local public works departments to pre-treat roads and deploy snow-removal equipment, but crews may face challenges once heavy snow and winds arrive.

Feb 20

Major Winter Storm to bring Heavy Snow and High Winds to the area! FIRST CALL info below!

A major winter storm is set to impact the Philadelphia area beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the region. The greatest snowfall accumulations are expected just north of the city along the I-95 corridor, including Lower Bucks County and Trenton, as well as areas east of the Delaware River. The rest of the region can expect moderate to locally heavy snowfall. We are forecasting 12″ plus along the i95 corridor in Lower Bucks, Trenton and into NJ. Philadelphia we are thinking 8-12″ as of now.

As a coastal low tracks just offshore Sunday night, winds will intensify, with interior areas seeing sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph, while eastern and southeastern locations may experience winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts exceeding 35 mph. The combination of strong winds and falling snow could produce localized near-blizzard conditions, particularly in the hardest-hit eastern and southeastern areas.

Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly from Sunday into Monday, and residents are strongly encouraged to stay home if possible. School closures are also likely on Monday due to the anticipated hazardous conditions.

I will have updates throughout the day tomorrow.

Emergency Supplies & Home Prep

Safety Items: Keep a fire extinguisher and ensure smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are working. Have salt/sand ready for walkways

Essential Items: Stock up on non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, a battery-powered radio, and extra prescription medication.

Water & Food: Keep extra water and food that requires no cooking (canned goods, granola bars).

Heating/Power: Charge all phones and power banks. If you have a generator, check it is properly serviced and fuel is available. Ensure you have heating fuel (wood, oil, gas).

Protect Your Home: Insulate pipes, allow faucets to drip to prevent freezing, and clear gutters.

Nov 22

MISSING 16 YEAR OLD – PLEASE CONTACT POLICE IF LOCATED

MISSING 16 YEAR OLD – PLEASE CONTACT POLICE IF LOCATED

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Bensalem Police received a missing person report for 16-year-old Mackenzie Kramer of Thunder Circle, Bensalem. Mackenzie was last seen on Tuesday afternoon after getting off her school bus on Brookwood Drive.

Since then, officers have been actively pursuing numerous leads, including interviews with family, friends, and known acquaintances. Efforts to locate her through these contacts, as well as through cellphone and other records, have been unsuccessful. We are now asking for the public’s assistance.

Mackenzie is described as 16 years old, approximately 5’5″ tall, with brown eyes and brown shoulder-length hair. She has piercings in her ears and nostrils. She was last seen wearing a black winter coat, black sneakers, and carrying a grey gym bag and a pink backpack.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Mackenzie Kramer, please dial 9-1-1, submit an anonymous tip through CrimeWatch page, or contact Bensalem Police at (215) 633-3719.

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.