Category: Weather Alerts

Jun 18

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7pm

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of District Of Columbia Delaware Eastern Maryland Southern New Jersey Southeast Pennsylvania Northern Virginia Coastal Waters

  • Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 1245 PM until 700 PM EDT.
  • Primary threats include… Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms will spread eastward across the watch area through the afternoon. The strongest cells will be capable of localized damaging wind gusts.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80 statute miles east and west of a line from 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia PA to 55 miles southeast of Washington DC. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes.

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OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 432…

AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 27025.

Jun 12

Air Quality Alert is in effect for June 12th!


AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY JUNE 12...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued
a code orange air quality alert Thursday 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.
May 30

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, including the following
  area, New Castle and Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
  Berks, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh,
  Lower Bucks, Northampton, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western
  Chester and Western Montgomery.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rain is expected to move in late this evening,
    continuing through the overnight hours. Periods of rainfall
    rates of 1-2" per hour are possible. Rainfall amounts of 1 to
    3 inches over a 6 to 12 hour period expected.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Apr 17

FROST ADVISORY In Effect midnight until 9am Thursday


...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
  outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Mar 30

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Monday Afternoon

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.


Mar 09

BREAKING: Plane Crash In Manheim Twp

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.

Mar 01

Wind Advisory Issued until 9pm

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
Feb 15

Saturday Snow, Sunday Soaker, Monster Midweek Snow!

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.

Feb 10

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT at 4pm until 7am Wednesday

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
  inches, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern New Jersey and southeast
  Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning
  commutes.

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.




Feb 07

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM ESTSUNDAY


* WHAT…Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.

* WHERE…Portions of central, northern, and northwest New Jersey
and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From 3 PM Saturday to 6 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.

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.