Category: Weather Alerts

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.
Jan 24

Are You Ready For Our Biggest Snow Storm Of The Year?

The biggest snow storm of the year is knocking on our doors (remember YTD we have had no snow). Don’t worry team NO SNOW. This will only bring a coating to an inch or so across most of the area. Poconos enjoy the snow! All the snow will be washed away later in the day as the snow changes to rain around mid day and we could even get some thunderstorms in the afternoon. Enjoy the snow

While this is not the BIG ONE, it is the biggest one of the year! Allow for extra time this morning as we know most of you forget how to drive in a little snow.

Latest NWS Snow Map for this minor event:


Current Radar
Jan 24

Wallops Launch To Be Visible Tonight


Between 6 and 8pm tonight we should see the launch of the Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket which will take off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Looking at the weather we should be a go for launch as the weather looks to be favorable for the launch this evening.


The Greater Philadelphia area should see the rocket in the eastern sky anywhere from between 60 to 120 seconds after take off. If any changes happen or they are delayed we will let you know.