Category: Breaking News

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Please include the following information:
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City, State and County
Latitude and Longitude (If known)
Date and time of weather event
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  • 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)
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Any new measurements
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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.

Apr 09

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning
* Until 145 PM EDT.

* At 100 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Bloomsbury to near Fricks to Marshallton, moving east at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Philadelphia, Trenton, West Chester, Somerville, Bensalem,
  Bridgewater, Ewing, Norristown, Chester, Phoenixville, Lansdale, West Norriton, Middlesex, East Norriton, Princeton, Yeadon, Westtown, Bound Brook, Manville and Perkasie.

People attending Covid-19 Drive through testing should seek safe shelter immediately!
Apr 01

Breaking: Strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake hits southern Idaho

The quake is actually frighteningly close (about 200mi from the epicenter) to the Yellowstone Super Caldera in northwest Wyoming.

The 6.5 Earthquake Was About 78 Miles from Boise. According to USGS.gov, this earthquake was reported at 44.448°N 115.136°W about 72 km west of Challis, Idaho.

So what would happen if the Super Caldera would erupt?

If the super volcano underneath Yellowstone National Park ever had another massive eruption, it could spew ash for thousands of miles across the United States.

Mar 28

First Covid-19 Death Reported in Bucks County

Update 3/29- Two more Bucks County residents died today of COVID-19. Both were elderly adults with longstanding health issues.

Bucks County Government has just released the following press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A man in his 60s with a history of underlying health conditions died from COVID-19 today in a Bucks County intensive care unit – the county’s first death of the coronavirus pandemic. “We regret having to announce this sad news to our community, and we extend our sincere condolences to this man’s family and friends,” County Commissioners Chair Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia said. The victim died less than a day after being admitted to the ICU on Friday. Testing confirmed that he had COVID-19, said Dr. David Damsker, director of the Bucks County Health Department. “We’ve known, from the experiences elsewhere in the commonwealth, the country and in other countries that once you have community spread of coronavirus, some of our most vulnerable people may die from this disease,” Damsker said. “This is what we are seeking to limit through our social distancing measures.” Damsker expressed his condolences to the victim’s loved ones while stressing that the vast majority of Bucks County cases so far have resulted in more moderate symptoms. “As tragic as this death is, it is not typical of what we have been experiencing in most of the people who have tested positive,” he said. Map Twenty Bucks County residents are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 13 in stable condition and seven on ventilators in critical condition. Most of those in intensive care are older adults with underlying medical conditions. The deceased man was among 36 new cases reported today to the county health department, almost all of them the result of known contacts with infected persons or out-of-state travel, Damsker said. Bucks County now has had 216 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (One negative lab result was incorrectly reported to the health department Friday as positive.) In a briefing early this afternoon, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said the commonwealth has 2,751 total cases, including 533 new positive results over the previous 24 hours. The statewide death toll stood at 34, she said. Gov. Tom Wolf announced that he is extending his stay-at-home order to Beaver, Centre and Washington Counties. “We’re starting to see the virus rear its ugly head in every corner of the commonwealth,” Wolf said, urging residents to continue to stay at home except for life-sustaining purposes. Residents of 22 counties, including Bucks and all of its surrounding Pennsylvania counties, are now under Wolf’s stay-at-home directive. Residents of 36 Bucks County municipalities have tested positive for the virus, with first-time cases reported today in Bristol Borough and West Rockhill Township. A map showing those municipalities on the county’s data portal https://covid19-bucksgis.hub.arcgis.com/ will continue to be updated as new cases arise.

Mar 27

Breaking: The House has passed the CARESAct….

BREAKING: The House of Representatives has just voted to APPROVE the Stimulus Package to help during the corona virus. The Senate approved the bill on Wednesday in a 92-0 vote. With the bill passed in the House, The bill moves to President Trump to sign into law which is expected happen shortly, as the HOUSE was rushing the bill to President Trump for his signature.

Direct payments to individuals

Under the plan as it was being negotiated, single Americans would receive $1,200, married couples would get $2,400 and parents would see $500 for each child under age 17. However, the payments would start to phase out for individuals with adjusted gross incomes of more than $75,000, and those making more than $99,000 would not qualify at all. The thresholds are doubled for couples.

Student loan payments suspended

The Department of Education would suspend payments on student loan borrowers without penalty through September 30, according to the bill. CNN reported last week that the Department of Education was planning to allow student loan borrowers to suspend payments without penalty and accruing interest for at least 60 days.

REAL ID deadline delayed

The deadline to obtain a REAL ID, federally mandated identification that will be needed for passengers to board aircraft, will be extended until at least September 2021 — a year past the current deadline.

• Loan forgiveness for certain small business loans. Employers may be eligible for a portion of their federal small business loans to be forgiven (tax-free) for amounts spent for certain payroll, sick leave, family leave and other overhead expenses between Feb. 15 and June 6, as well as certain other debt obligations incurred prior to Feb. 15.

• Additional Small Business Administration loan payments. The Small Business Administration will pay the principal, interest and any associated fees that are currently owed on 7(a) loans, 504 loans and micro-loans. This would be for a six-month period starting on the next payment due date. Loans that are already on deferment would include an additional six months of payment by the Small Business Administration beginning with the next payment.

• Income tax break for some employees. Employee borrowers of student loans that receive assistance from their employers in paying off student loans will not have to pay income tax on any payment assistance, up to $5,250, they receive between enactment of this law and Jan. 1, 2021.

• Deferred Social Security tax. Employers and self-employed individuals would be allowed to defer payment of their employer share of the Social Security tax until Dec. 31.

#StoryDeveloping

Mar 23

Update: Stay At Home Order Issued To ALL Residents of PA

Update: Gov. Wolf added 34 counties to his stay-home edict, meaning that residents of all 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties must now stay home as much as possible to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

March 27, 2020- 9 additional counties added to the stay at home order issued by Gov. Tom Wolf.

📍Berks 📍Butler 📍Lackawanna 📍Lancaster 📍Luzerne 📍 Pike 📍Wayne 📍 Westmoreland 📍 York To be clear: ALL Pennsylvania residents should be staying home to stop the spread of COVID-19. People who live in counties under this order are required to do so, and can only leave their homes if it is for a necessary task.

Tom Wolf has just announced a stay at home order for 7 counties in PA. Including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe & Montgomery. ALL residents are ORDERED to stay home unless someone’s life depends on leaving your home.

Roads will stay open as will grocery stores and pharmacies.

Schools in the state will be closed another 2 weeks for mitigation efforts.

We will bring you the latest information as we get it in.