EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore
EF1 Tornado Confirmed In Maryland After Violent Storms Slam Eastern Shore The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down on the Eastern Shore after storms tore through the region, leaving behind damage and dangerous winds. The tornado touched down in Caroline County, with Ridgely taking a direct hit as survey teams found evidence of an EF1 tornado packing winds up to 100 mph. That wasn’t the only damage. As the storm pushed across the Shore, it unleashed a wide swath of straight-line winds stretching from Sudlersville to Millington, strong enough to snap limbs, knock down trees, and cause damage even without rotation. Those winds were clocked…
Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel In Dauphin County: NWS Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel In Dauphin County: NWS
Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel In Dauphin County: NWS Dangerous snow squalls and fast-changing conditions are sweeping across Pennsylvania, forecasters warned on Tuesday, March 17. A Snow Squall Warning was issued for northwestern Clearfield County as a burst of heavy snow moved east at 40 mph, the National Weather Service in State College announced at 3:27 p.m. The squall was located over Reynoldsville around 3:26 p.m., bringing intense snowfall, wind gusts up to 35 mph, and visibility dropping below a quarter mile, according to the advisory. Travel could become “difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes,” especially along Interstat…
Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS
Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS A loud boom and fiery streak across the morning sky startled residents across multiple states Tuesday, March 17, as federal weather officials pointed to a likely cause. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said it received numerous reports of a large fireball seen across parts of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio early Tuesday morning. Witnesses described a bright object streaking through the sky, followed by a “large boom” that was heard — and in some cases felt — across the region, according to the agency. Satellite imagery suggests the event was likely caused by a meteor enter…
Crashes, Downed Trees Snarl NJ Traffic After Storm With 74 MPH Winds Crashes, Downed Trees Snarl NJ Traffic After Storm With 74 MPH Winds
Crashes, Downed Trees Snarl NJ Traffic After Storm With 74 MPH Winds An overnight storm brought powerful winds, downed trees, and widespread power outages across New Jersey Tuesday morning, March 17. The strongest wind gusts reached 74 mph in Avalon in Cape May County late Monday night, with other major gusts reported across the state, according to weather data. Gusts hit 67 mph in Surf City, 66 mph in Salem County, 64 mph in Keyport, 60 mph in Mount Holly, and 58 mph in Trenton and Sandy Hook, officials said. Storm damage led to multiple road closures across several counties during the Tuesday morning commute, according to traffic alerts. A downed tr…
Tornado Watch Issued For 16 NJ Counties: Here's Where Tornado Watch Issued For 16 NJ Counties: Here's Where
Tornado Watch Issued For 16 NJ Counties: Here's Where A tornado watch has been issued for 16 New Jersey counties Monday, March 16, as a powerful storm system moves through the region, according to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. The watch was issued at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, and remains in effect until 7 p.m., the Storm Prediction Center said. The watch includes the following New Jersey counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren, according to the agency. A tornado watch means conditions are favo…
Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH
Wind Advisory Issued For Westchester As Strong Storm Brings Gusts Up To 50 MPH A Wind Advisory is in effect for Westchester County and Long Island as a powerful storm system moves through the region, bringing strong winds that could down tree limbs and cause scattered power outages.   The National Weather Service said the advisory will take effect at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16, and last through 4 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17.   During that time, south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected across parts of the Lower Hudson Valley, including southern Westchester, as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties.  Forecasters warn that th…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Virginia As Dangerous Storms Move In The dangerous storm system forecasters warned about all weekend is now unfolding across the DMV. A Tornado Watch has been issued for the region until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 16, putting millions of residents across the DMV on alert as a volatile line of severe storms pushes toward the East Coast. The watch covers much of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District, where meteorologists say the atmosphere is primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and destructive winds. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, V…
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…
Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year
Super El Niño Likely To Emerge: What It Means For Weather Patterns This Year A major shift in the climate pattern is on the horizon, with forecasters raising the odds that El Niño will develop this summer and persist through the end of the year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, March 13, that a transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral is expected within the next month.  There is a 55 percent chance that ENSO-neutral conditions will continue through May–July 2026. After that, the likelihood of El Niño emerging jumps to 62 percent for June–August 2026, with the pattern likely to persist through at le…
Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Howard County During Thursday Storms Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Howard County During Thursday Storms
Brief EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Howard County During Thursday Storms A brief but powerful tornado touched down in Maryland earlier during Thursday's storms, the National Weather Service confirmed after surveying storm damage in Howard County. The EF-1 tornado struck Cooksville on March 11, between 7:06 p.m. and 7:07 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Investigators say the tornado packed estimated peak winds of 90 mph as it carved a 0.4-mile path through the area near Old Frederick Road. National Weather Service The storm reached a maximum width of about 100 yards, snapping and uprooting numerous trees along its narrow track, officials said. …
Small Earthquake Shakes Area Near Whitehouse Station Late Sunday Small Earthquake Shakes Area Near Whitehouse Station Late Sunday
Small Earthquake Shakes Area Near Whitehouse Station Late Sunday Another small earthquake has been reported in New Jersey. The latest quake happened near Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, right along the Ramapo Fault Line, late Sunday night, March 8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude 1.3 earthquake occurred about five kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station on Sunday, March 8, at approximately 8:04 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, according to USGS data. The quake was recorded at 8:04 p.m. and occurred at a depth of about 8.4 kilometers, according to the agency. No damage or injuries were immediately reported.
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary
Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Dates Announced In DC As America Prepares For 250th Anniversary Spring in the nation's capital is about to put on its most famous show again. The National Park Service announced that the iconic cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in DC are projected to reach peak bloom between March 29 and April 1, depending on weather conditions. "Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70 percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white and pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin," officials said. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically stay on the trees for seven to…