Category: Weather Alerts

Nov 01

ALERT: Freeze Warning In Effect Until 10am Thursday

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of Delaware, the eastern shores of Maryland, New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

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

Sep 21

BREAKING: Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings are issued across East Coast

A tropical storm warning was issued Thursday from coastal North Carolina to Delaware ahead of a potential tropical cyclone that’s headed toward the East Coast.

The National Hurricane Center announced “Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen” on Thursday morning. The disturbance was located about 370 miles (595 kilometers) southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, forecasters said, and moving north at 9 mph (15 kph). Maximum sustained winds were 35 mph (55 kph).

The hurricane center defines a potential tropical cyclone as a disturbance that poses a threat for tropical storm or hurricane conditions to land within 48 hours. The current system could reach the North Carolina coast around Friday night or early Saturday.

The tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. It also includes the Chesapeake Bay south of Smith Point, and Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds.

A storm surge watch was also issued from Surf City, North Carolina, to Chincoteague, Virginia. The hurricane center said storm surge between 2 and 4 feet (.6 to 1.2 meters) was expected.

Our team will bring you the latest on the this storm. Next update will be at 5pm. Below are images from the NAM model. We are keeping close eye on this storm and will bring you the latest tonight.

Sep 12

ALERT: Flood Watch In Effect From 2am Wednesday until Wednesday Afternoon

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of northern Delaware…New Jersey…and Pennsylvania…including the following areas…in northern Delaware…New Castle. In New Jersey…Camden, Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Southeastern Burlington, Sussex, Warren, and Western Monmouth. In Pennsylvania…Berks, Carbon, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lehigh, Lower Bucks, Monroe, Northampton, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery.

* WHEN…From 2 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are expected to cross the region late tonight through Wednesday. Rainfall rates may exceed 1-2 inches per hours, which may result in flash flooding.

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.

Jul 27

ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning In Effect Friday 6am to 10pm.

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY.
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM
EDT FRIDAY...
.HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to
  104. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 109 expected. For the
  second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle. In New Jersey, Mercer,
  Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In
  Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery and
  Lower Bucks.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For
  the Excessive Heat Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM EDT Friday. For
  the second Heat Advisory, from 10 PM Friday to 8 PM EDT
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
  the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
  working or participating in outdoor activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.
GPSW Heat Advisory
Jul 26

ALERT: Heat Advisory In Effect Thursday 11am until Friday at 6am

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY. EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 103
  degrees expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT
  Friday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Friday morning
  through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
  activities.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat index values up to 103 degrees may be
  possible again on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-
conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives
and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during
warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Jul 26

ALERT: Air Quality Alert for Wednesday July 26

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 26...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a
code orange air quality alert Wednesday 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.
Jul 16

ALERT: Air Quality Alert for Monday July 17

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR MONDAY JULY 17...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued
a code orange air quality alert Monday 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.
Jul 11

ALERT: Air Quality Alert for Wednesday July 12

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 12...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a
code orange air quality alert Wednesday 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.