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.
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.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution
Over the next 5-6 days we we are going to be on a weather roller coaster. Tomorrow we will see snow and a winter mix on the front end of a frontal system. This system will bring C-1″ of snow across parts of the area before changing over to all rain. Around an inch of rain is possible. Snow will fall across the area after lunch before changing over to a mix just before dinner time. The whole area should see a change over to all rain after 8 pm and dump 1-2″ of rain across the area until late Sunday afternoon.
Sunday night into Monday morning we will see winds 40-50 MPH
We have been getting messages about next week. YES, we are tracking the midweek monster. Yes, I see that weather apps are already calling for 12-18″ of snow. Yes, I am fairly confident a snowstorm will happen. NO, I am not confident in the totals at this time. We are watching the storm and will begin updates later this weekend.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and southern New
Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
On Sunday afternoon a week before the Super Bowl featuring the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES and Kansas City Chiefs. Kirk Kelly who is the founder of Greater Philadelphia Severe Weather joined Diehard Philadelphia Eagles fans from the “ Bleeding Green Las Vegas group” on Las Vegas Blvd for a group photo in front of the famous Welcome to Las Vegas Sign.
A group of about 40 birds fans showed up decked head to toe in all shades of Green. Folks I’ve talked to were from all areas of the Delaware valley including Siuth Philly, Montco, and of course Bucks County that have since relocated to Vegas. We are pumped and ready for next week’s Super Bowl said one youngester. As folks were in line everyone was talking about favorite Philly sports places to watch and party for the game and sharing stories from where we were all from!
Las Vegas area Philadelphia Eagles fans come together for a group photo to show support leading up to the Super Bowl
A lot of “GO BIRDS” were yelled! The Eagles will face the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday in Super Bowl LIX
Mayor Parker stated 6 souls killed from the plane, and at least one person has been killed from a vehicle on the ground. Those numbers will rise. At least 19 people have been treated at local hospitals. Support from local all the way to The White House have been in contact with the mayor and Investigators on scene. Please avoid the area.
10:45pm UPDATE: Shriners Children’s Philadelphia confirmed one of their pediatric patients who was returning to Mexico, along with her mother, were among the six people on board a medical jet that crashed.
9:50 update: per Mayor Parker if you see any debris call 911 so investigators can secure evidence, shelter is available Samuel Fels High School 5500 Langdon St. NTSB, FAA, state local and federal officers are on the scene.
Gov. Josh Shapiro “We saw the best of Philly, neighbors helping neighbors” 45 Pa State Troopers on the ground at the scene. Members of PennDot, DEP and other federal agencies are on site. Shapiro has spoken to US Sec of Transportation Duffy who has members of the FAA and NTSB enroute to Philly at this time.
President Trump made a statement thanking the first responders.
8:00 pm- THE FAA has released the following statement: FAA Statement This information is preliminary and subject to change. A Learjet 55 crashed around 6:30 p.m. local time on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport. There were two people on board. The plane was en route to Springfield- Branson National Airport in Missouri. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide all updates. • Contact local authorities for the names and medical conditions of the people on board.
7:30 pm – The Jet is a medical transport jet. A LeerJet55. That took off from Northeast Philadelphia airport heading to MO. At least 2 people were on board
6:50 pm – Per Police Radio, Human Remains have been found in one of the buildings. Could be the pilot.
Original Story:
After 6pm Friday evening, Emergency crews were responding to a report of an explosion in Northeast Philadelphia after a plane crashed in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue.
Multiple casualties have been reported, It is reported that two people were on the plane.
Multiple homes are on fire in the area of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard following the crash, fire officials said.
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
