Category: Weather Alerts

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 21

ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Levittown…Trenton and Surrounding Areas

ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Trenton NJ, New Brunswick NJ, Levittown PA until 2:00 PM EDT. Winds over 60 MPH and Hail are possible. 

* At 127 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Wharton to near Washington Crossing to Lima, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Freeze Warning
Apr 16

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT FRIDAY

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Salem, Gloucester, Camden and Cape May. In Pennsylvania, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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.

High-Wind-Warning-Graphic-from-NWS
Apr 12

Weather Alert: High Wind Warning Issued for Monday

The NWS has issued the following weather alerts for Monday.
Freeze Warning
Apr 10

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SATURDAY

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer. In Pennsylvania, Eastern
  Chester, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks. In Maryland,
  Cecil.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Sub-freezing temperatures could damage or kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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 09

Severe Thunderstorm Watched Issued Until 4pm

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the following counties until 4pm. 
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia. 

This afternoon a strong to severe thunderstorms are possible with gusty winds and hail.