Category: Breaking News

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

LettertoMembersHealthDataMay6-1Download
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. 

Above is the NYC/Newark Flight Path for Tuesdays flight.
Apr 25

UPDATE: US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds to jointly fly over the area. This coming week….

As we have first reported earlier this week. The US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds are going to be doing a joint fly-over the area as apart of Operation America Strong. The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds will fly jointly over Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York, Newark, Trenton, N.J., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston and Austin, Texas.  All to show thanks during this Covid-19 pandemic to our healthcare and essential workers.

The flyover will be on Tuesday April 28th over the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Press Release from the United States Air Force:

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28.

“We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”

A formation of 6 F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and 6 F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft will conduct these flyovers as a collaborative salute to healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those working on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, we are in awe of your strength and resilience,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader. “Thank you to all of those in essential industries keeping our nation moving forward. We will get through this. We are all in this together.”

This mission, the first of several planned over the coming weeks, is the culmination of more than a month of planning and coordination between the two teams and numerous city and government offices.

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 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.

The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong.

For photos and video for Operation America Strong, visit, https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/americastrong

For more information on the Blue Angels, visit www.blueangels.navy.mil.

For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit www.afthunderbirds.com.


The Original Flight Path From Last week is as follows: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The United States Navy Blue Angels and United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be doing a combined Fly-BY. They will be conducting a low level flight (500- 1000 agl) when this does happen from TTN to ILG.  

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 at Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst 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. 

Additional Information will be updated as needed!

Apr 21

Operation America Strong: The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels to jointly fly over the area in near future.

UPDATE: New information ABOUT THIS EVENT IS COMING IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS!

President Trump announced the mission, named Operation America Strong, after it was reported on Wednesday afternoon. He said that the mission was “the idea of our great military men and women,” and will recognize health-care workers.AD

“This is a tribute to them, to our warriors because they’re equal warriors to those incredible pilots and all of the fighters that we have for the more traditional flights that we win,” Trump said.

The Following information is all preliminary that was included in a flight plan leaked this week. The United State Navy and United States Air Force are planning a special flyby happening in the near future as a display of National Unity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

The United States Navy Blue Angels and United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be doing a combined Fly-BY. They will be conducting a low level flight (500- 1000 agl) when this does happen from TTN to ILG.

This historic formation will consist of 15 aircraft: 8 USAF F-16s and 7 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 at Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst 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.

Traffic into and out of PHL will be stopped for the 15-20 Minute Flight.

We ask if anyone gets videos or photos of this event. Please share them.

Apr 13

Observations and Storm Report Submissions

Send a Storm Report to NWS Mt Holly
Please send storm reports via email to the following email address: phi.skywarn@noaa.gov

Please provide the following information:Name and/or Skywarn IDPhone NumberCity, State and CountyLatitude and Longitude (if known)Date and Time of the weather eventType of weather observedExample of the Event Types that were observed:SnowRainSleetFreezing RainHail (1/4 in. or greater)Flooding (River or Stream)Flooding (Coastal)Wind (Peak gust)Wind (Damage)Wind (Damage from Thunderstorm)Ice (Amount)Ice (Damage)Temperature (Hi or Low)Tornado or Funnel CloudLowest Pressure (Hurricane Only)OtherNew measurementStorm totalDescription Any additional comments required to fully describe the event

Please send all storm reports to the NWS in Mt. Holly:

You can send all submissions via email to: PHI.SkyWarn@Noaa.gov

Please include the following information:
Name and/or Skywarn ID Number
Phone Number
City, State and County
Latitude and Longitude (If known)
Date and time of weather event
Type of Weather Observed

  • Example of the Event Types that were observed:
    • Snow
    • Rain
    • Sleet
    • Freezing Rain
    • Hail (1/4 in. or greater)
    • Flooding (River or Stream)
    • Flooding (Coastal)
    • Wind (Peak gust)
    • Wind (Damage)
    • Wind (Damage from Thunderstorm)
    • Ice (Amount)
    • Ice (Damage)
    • Temperature (Hi or Low)
    • Tornado or Funnel Cloud
    • Lowest Pressure (Hurricane Only)
    • Other

Any new measurements
Description or other information.

Please send the storm reports in as you can.

Tornado+Watch
Apr 13

Tornado Watch has been issued….

The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for parts of DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV until 6 PM EDT this evening. 

The risk for damaging gusts and possibly a tornado or two
will seemingly increase as storms develop through midday into the early afternoon.

Apr 13

Monday Storm Update

  • As we have mentioned earlier today, severe weather will impact the area late tonight through Monday evening. Areas along i95 could see between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Some areas may see over 2 inches. Scattered thunderstorms could produce hail, wind gust up to 65 to 80mph. Isolated tornados are possible as well.
  • The area will also see winds 25-30 Mph with gust 45 to 70 mph on Monday which could being down tress and utility wires. Expect widespread power outages.
  • The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in a SLIGHT chance for severe weather. As you can see with the NAM 12k model above. A line of heavy storms will move across the area between 2pm and 4pm.
  • We will provide updates throughout the day.