Category: Weather Alerts

Dec 24

Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Friday Afternoon

Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Friday afternoon

* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch possible.

* WHERE…Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

FIRST CALLS: We will have an update to these total late tonight or tomorrow.

If the NWS issues any watches or advisories we will provide an update.

Here is the latest NWS thinking on the storm.

Dec 24

Post Christmas Winter Storm To Bring Snow, Wintery Mix and Rain to the area!

While the Philadelphia area did not see a White Christmas, The best we can get is a post-Christmas winter storm that is expected to impact the Greater Philadelphia area from Friday evening, December 26 through early Saturday morning, December 27, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain as moisture overruns cold air across the Northeast.

Snow and wintry precipitation are likely to begin Friday afternoon and continue into the overnight hours, with the highest confidence for snow and potential plowable totals in the Philadelphia metro area and suburbs but also a notable risk for sleet and ice, especially closer to the I-95 corridor and southern parts of the region.

Preliminary snowfall projections for the broader area suggest a widespread 3 – 6 inches of snow, with isolated higher amounts possible in parts of northeastern Pennsylvania and interior areas.

TRAVEL ADVISORY: This storm arrives during peak travel times late Friday and could lead to hazardous travel conditions, slick roads, and delays into Saturday as the system departs the region. 

FIRST CALLS: We will have an update to these total late tonight or tomorrow.

If the NWS issues any watches or advisories we will provide an update.

Here is the latest NWS thinking on the storm.

Dec 12

ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect from 7PM Saturday until 1 PM Sunday

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A fast moving system will bring 2-4" of snow to the area late Saturday night into Sunday morning. My first call is going to be a general 2-4" of snow across most of the area. Full report will be posted this evening. 





* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM 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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
GPSW Heat Advisory
Jul 29

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM Wednesday

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

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

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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 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.