Category: Breaking News

Dec 15

Special Weather Statement Issued: Be Alert for Black Ice Developing Overnight

Temperatures falling near or below freezing combined with moisture
near the ground may result in patchy black ice developing. The
greatest risk is in sheltered areas and valleys and on elevated
surfaces. The risk should diminish later tonight as winds
increase and drier moves into the region.

Motorists should drive with extra caution this evening.  This is
especially true if roads look wet, as they actually may be icy
instead.
Dec 14

BREAKING: Winter Storm Watch in effect from Wednesday morning until Thursday at 7am.













* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 or
  more inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey, southeast Pennsylvania and
  northern Delaware along and near the I-95 corridor.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is anticipated to move into the region
  Wednesday morning and some areas in the watch may mix with sleet
  and rain. We anticipate there will likely be a sharp gradient in
  snow totals depending on precipitation type.

Here is our FIRST CALL and SNOW MAPS for this system: 
https://greaterphilaseverewx.com/mid-week-winter-storm-update-w-first-call-map/ 

							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			13
		

				

			
Mid Week Winter Storm Update- w/ first call map!
		

		
		


							








UPDATE: A WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR WED MORNING until Thursday at 7am.  

As we are following the developments in the major winter storm coming on Wed. Here is what we know now. Please NOTE the totals are the map below are just the chance of seeing that much snow. Tomorrow we will release a map with more total information. 

We are gaining more and more confidence in this major winter storm that will start early afternoon on Wednesday into Thursday morning. While a lot of areas could see snowfall totals over 12″ and 16″, you have to note we are paying close attention to see how close the snow/rain mix line will set up near i95. The shore points at this point we feel will be mainly rain! 

What will we see:
Significant Snow- Locations seeing over 12″ are very possible. 
Gusty Winds 
Power Outages 
Travel Impacts during the Wed afternoon commute. 





Here is our first call map. We are keeping a close eye, be prepared for changes to this map come tomorrow afternoon. We also expect the NWS to issue Watches as early as tomorrow afternoon for some areas. 






							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			12
		

				

			
Wednesday Snow? Monday says just a minute…..
		

		
		


							










While we are keeping an eye on Wednesday, we have to talk about Monday first. The latest model runs are showing some accumulation snow along i95. The models pictured below are the first of the night runs. We are going to be keeping an eye on this. Please NOTE this is NOT a forecast nor what you are going to get in your backyard. We are sharing this to point out that a threat is possible.

If this is to verify we would expect to see watches and  advisory issued over the weekend. Our team will bring you the latest on these developments over the weekend. 







							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			11
		

				

			
Freezing Fog Advisory In Effect
		

		
		


							






FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog and slippery roadways.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.









 






							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			10
		

				

			
Breaking: PA Gov. Tom Wolf has announced new statewide Covid-19 restrictions.
		

		
		


							

#Developing: 

This afternoon Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Dr. Rachel Levine have announced new measures to help combat the spread of Covid 19 in the Commonwealth. Wolf who has recently been diagnosed with Covid-19 has placed new regulations into effect.

Gov. Tom Wolf has just announced that effective THIS Saturday Dec. 12 at 12:01am and expire Jan. 4, 2021 at 8am. These restrictions are for the next 3 weeks. This will include the Christmas and New Years Holidays. This is to help slow the spread of Covid 19. 

NEW RESTRICTIONS:
 – No indoor dining
 – No indoor gym activity 
– No indoor gatherings over 10 ppl.
 – No outdoor gatherings over 50 ppl. 
– Retail capacity 50 %
 – No extra curricular activities , sports K -12
















							
		


	





			
				


			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Nov
			17
		

				

			
BREAKING: Secretary of Health to Announce Targeted Efforts to Control the Spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.
		

		
		


							














PA COVID-19 UPDATES:
Visitors to PA must have a NEGETIVE Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours before entering PA. If unable to test, must quarantine for 14 days.





Masks must be worn whenever you are not with members of your household even if you are social-distancing






This afternoon at 1pm, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is set to Announce Targeted Efforts to Control the Spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. 





To view live you can watch below. We are working with the State to stream the press conference live for our followers. 






https://www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentofhealth/videos/832929407532488/






							
		


	





			
				


			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Nov
			08
		

				

			
Air Quality Alert In Effect For Sunday November 8,2020
		

		
		


							









 The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Sunday for The Philadelphia Metro area. 

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. 

The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

 For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/