Category: Weather Alerts

Jun 27

ALERT: A Flood Watch is in effect until Midnight



WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware...New Jersey...and
  Pennsylvania...including the following areas...in northern
  Delaware...New Castle. In New Jersey...Mercer and Middlesex. In
  Pennsylvania...Berks, Carbon, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern
  Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Monroe, Philadelphia, Upper Bucks,
  Western Chester, and Western Montgomery.

* WHEN...Until Midnight EDT tonight.

* 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. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Scattered showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain
    are expected across the watch area this afternoon and
    evening. Widespread rainfall amounts near 1 inch with locally
    higher amounts near 3 inches occurred on Monday, saturating
    the ground. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches with localized
    amounts near 3 inches will be possible with the showers and
    thunderstorms today. These totals may result in additional
    flash flooding.
Jun 18

AIR QUALITY ALERT

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR MONDAY JUNE 19...

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.
Jun 07

CODE ORANGE for THURSDAY

Smoke due to wildfires in eastern Canada will likely contribute to daily average concentrations of fine particulate matter in the Code Orange range on Thursday.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI) provides standardized color codes for forecasting and reporting daily air quality. Green signifies good air quality; Yellow means moderate air quality; Orange represents unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups of people; and Red warns of unhealthy pollution levels for all.

An Air Quality Action Day is declared when the AQI is forecasted to be Code Orange or higher. On an Air Quality Action Day, young children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities.

Residents and businesses within the Air Quality Action Day areas are strongly encouraged to voluntarily help reduce fine particulate matter air pollution by:

Avoiding the open burning of leaves, trash, and other materials; and Avoiding the use of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment.

May 30

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY MAY 31…

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.
May 01

ALERT: FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130pm

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey...and southeast Pennsylvania...
  including the following counties...in New Jersey...Burlington,
  Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth. In southeast
  Pennsylvania...Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.

* WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
  occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 832 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain with some
    embedded thunder possible. This will cause urban and small
    stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause
    minor flooding across portions of the advisory area. Between
    0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen today, with an additional
    0.5 to 1.0 inches possible over the next 1 to 2 hours.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden, Gloucester City, Cherry Hill,
    Bensalem, Evesham, Mount Laurel, Ewing, Chester, Willingboro,
    and Deptford.
  - This includes the following highways...
    New Jersey Turnpike between exits 3 and 8.
    Pennsylvania Turnpike between mile markers 347 and 359.
    Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 4 and 40.
    Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 342 and
    351.
    Interstate 76 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 3.
    Interstate 295 in New Jersey between mile markers 15 and 76.
    Interstate 195 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 9.
    Interstate 676 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 1.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Apr 30

FLOOD WATCH In EFFECT

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of New Jersey...and southeast Pennsylvania...
  including the following areas...in New Jersey...Hunterdon, Mercer,
  Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren. In southeast
  Pennsylvania...Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and
  Philadelphia.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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 rains will develop today and continue into the evening.
    The rainfall will cause creeks and streams to rise and
    possibly cause flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Apr 03

FREEZE Warning In Effect until 9am



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

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

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Mercer, Northwestern Burlington and
  Southeastern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Western
  Montgomery and Lower Bucks.

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

* 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
Mar 31

ALERT: Wind Advisory In Effect April 1 until 2am April 2nd

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally stronger wind gusts may be
  possible in heavy showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon
  and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Mar 13

Wind Advisory Issued For Tuesday 1pm until Midnight

.WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT
EDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Tuesday to midnight EDT Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest winds will quickly increase
  during Tuesday morning, with the strongest winds occurring
  Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Feb 26

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Parts of the area

Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning parts of the area will see rain, snow and ice. While at this point it looks that locations to our north will see most snow, but the Trenton Area including parts of Bucks county northward will see a sleet and snow with rain to the far south. Bensalem South towards the city we will see less than an inch of snow with sleet and rain. 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hunterdon and Somerset. In
  Pennsylvania, Lehigh and Upper Bucks.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed one inch per
  hour at times Monday night.

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.