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Jul 09

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Watch: 

* From late tonight through Friday evening

* Heavy rain associated with a coastal low is expected to start very late tonight and continue through the day on Friday. Widespread amounts of 1 to 2 inches are likely with local higher amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.

Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued for your area.

Jul 08

Our eyes are on a potential tropical storm coming up the East Coast.

The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 98L as a potential tropical cyclone. This low pressure system is currently forecast to track close to the region later this week into the weekend and could bring an increase in tidal waters and possible heavy rains to the area. 

We are monitoring this system closely at this point there is a high chance of development into a tropical or sub/tropical storm as early as tomorrow as the storms moves up the coast. 

Once this becomes a tropical system we will let you know and share all the latest information.

Jul 06

Breaking: HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and
  Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware,
  Philadelphia, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery and            Lower Bucks. In Delaware, New Castle.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Jun 05

Flash Flood Watch Issued

Flash Flood Watch

* From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening

* Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon in
  southeastern Pennsylvania into northern and central New Jersey.
  The strongest storms will be capable of producing locally heavy
  rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches in as little as an hour.
  Additionally, storm motions today will be slow, and storms may
  train over the same areas. As a result, instances of flash
  flooding are possible in the watch area.

* In the areas of heaviest rainfall, flash flooding of small
  creeks and streams, poor-drainage areas, and urban areas may
  occur between mid afternoon and late this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash
flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to
occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters
may quickly inundate roadways and areas of poor drainage. Streams
and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.

Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location
that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a flash
flood warning is issued for your area.

Jun 03

Storms This Afternoon Could Be Severe

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving towards the area. Some of these thunderstorms cold be capable fo becoming severe. Our team will be you the latest info as these storms move towards the area.

May 29

Severe Thunderstorm Watched Issued until 9pm

May 27

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall on SC Coast.

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Wednesday morning shortly after it formed, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

A tropical storm warning was issued for South Carolina’s coast and the storm was expected to bring heavy rainfall, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Bertha’s maximum sustained winds were near 50 mph (80 kph) as it came ashore but it was expected to weaken to a tropical depression after moving inland. The storm was centered about 20 miles (40 kilometers) east of Charleston, South Carolina, and was moving northwest near 9 mph (15 kph).

Earlier this month, Tropical Storm Arthur brought rain to North Carolina before moving out to sea. It was the sixth straight year that a named storm has developed before June 1, the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

May 08

New Jersey Salutes: Flyover on May 12, 2020

The following info was shared from the 108th Wing and 177th Fighter Wing of the NJ Air National Guard.

The New Jersey Air National Guard will be conducting a flyover to honor #COVID19 front line workers.

The 177th Fighter Wing and 108th Wing are partnering in the nationwide Air Force Salutes Flyover event, May 12 (weather date – May 13), to honor the men and women working on the front lines during the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.

The flyover will feature a three F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 177th Fighter Wing and a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 108th Wing. The flight begins at 11:20 a.m. and will cover key COVID-19 locations across New Jersey, to include testing sites, state veterans homes, hospitals and mortuary affairs.

Barring delays due to weather, air traffic or maintenance, residents can see the flyover at the following times and locations:

Sea Girt – 11:30 a.m.
PNC Arts Center – 11:35 a.m.
Millstone – 11:40 a.m.
NJ Convention Center – 11:45 a.m.
Menlo Park – 11:46 – a.m.
Kean University – 11:48 a.m.
University Hospital – 11:48 a.m.
Expo Center – 11:49 a.m.
*Bern County College/Paramus – 11:51 a.m.
Vets Haven North – 12:01 p.m.
New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – 12:07 p.m.
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital – 12:13 p.m.
Atlantic City Convention Center – 12:32 p.m.

As you can see on the MAP parts of Lower Bucks County could see the three fighter jets around 12:07 pm on May 12th.

May 08

Data Shared by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health –

On Tuesday of this week PA Speaker of the House Mike Turzai has released a report on data shared by Pennsylvania Secretary of Heath Dr. Rachel Levine. We are going share the letter below. I will let you all read it and make own assumptions on this letter. Do you think PA should re-open sooner than the June date setforth by Gov. Tom Wolf?

Here is the link to the above letter sent by Rep. Turzai

LettertoMembersHealthDataMay6-1 Download

Apr 27

Operation America Strong Flight Plan Released For Tuesday Fly-Over……

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.