Neighbor Helps Maryland Resident Escape After Massive Tree Crushes Fort Washington Home Neighbor Helps Maryland Resident Escape After Massive Tree Crushes Fort Washington Home Neighbor Helps Maryland Resident Escape After Massive Tree Crushes Fort Washington Home
Neighbor Helps Maryland Resident Escape After Massive Tree Crushes Fort Washington Home A Maryland resident escaped without a scratch Tuesday morning after a massive tree came crashing through a two-story home in Fort Washington, thanks in part to a quick-thinking neighbor. The collapse happened around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 4, in the 12900 block of Heather Circle in Prince George's County, where firefighters arrived to find the tree split through the middle of the house. According to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, the occupant was able to self-extricate with assistance from a neighbor before crews arrived. No injuries were reported. Photos from the scene show the…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In Maryland is under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Tuesday as forecasters warn the atmosphere is primed for dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Tuesday afternoon, replacing part of an earlier Severe Thunderstorm Watch as conditions became more favorable for tornado development. The watch includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties, along with all o…
Flood Watch In Westchester: Drivers Should Watch Out For Fast-Flowing Waters, Officials Say Flood Watch In Westchester: Drivers Should Watch Out For Fast-Flowing Waters, Officials Say Flood Watch In Westchester: Drivers Should Watch Out For Fast-Flowing Waters, Officials Say
Flood Watch In Westchester: Drivers Should Watch Out For Fast-Flowing Waters, Officials Say A Flood Watch has been issued for Westchester County as forecasters warn that a slow-moving storm system could bring repeated rounds of heavy rain capable of triggering dangerous flash flooding.  The National Weather Service said the Flood Watch is in effect from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, through Wednesday evening, July 29, for southern Westchester County and surrounding areas.   Forecasters said a strengthening low-pressure system will move slowly across the Northeast, producing multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms from Tuesday through Thursday. Because of th…
Purchase, Rye Brook Tornado Traveled 1.82 Miles, NWS Confirms: Track Its Path Purchase, Rye Brook Tornado Traveled 1.82 Miles, NWS Confirms: Track Its Path Purchase, Rye Brook Tornado Traveled 1.82 Miles, NWS Confirms: Track Its Path
Purchase, Rye Brook Tornado Traveled 1.82 Miles, NWS Confirms: Track Its Path A tornado touched down in Westchester during storms on Tuesday, July 21, the National Weather Service has confirmed. An EF-0 tornado developed at 4:10 p.m. in Purchase and traveled 1.82 miles east-northeast before dissipating at 4:17 p.m. in Rye Brook, according to the NWS. The tornado reached estimated peak winds of 85 mph and grew as wide as 40 yards, survey teams determined. No injuries or fatalities were reported. ALSO SEE: Four Tornados, 3 EF-1s, Confirmed In New Jersey The tornado likely began on the Manhattanville College campus, where it uprooted several trees and snapped…
NWS Details 4 Tornados That Ripped Through NJ During Tuesday's Storms NWS Details 4 Tornados That Ripped Through NJ During Tuesday's Storms NWS Details 4 Tornados That Ripped Through NJ During Tuesday's Storms
NWS Details 4 Tornados That Ripped Through NJ During Tuesday's Storms The National Weather Service has confirmed four tornadoes touched down in New Jersey during the severe storms that swept across the state on Tuesday, July 21. In an updated damage survey released Wednesday night, July 22, the NWS confirmed three EF-1 tornadoes struck Morris and Sussex counties, while an EF-0 tornado touched down in Cape May Point. No injuries or fatalities were reported in any of the tornadoes, according to the weather service. ROXBURY The strongest tornado developed in the Lower Berkshire Valley section of Roxbury Township at about 2:15 p.m., the NWS said. The EF-1 tornad…
2 Possible Tornado Paths Surveyed By NWS After Wild Storms Rock Morris County 2 Possible Tornado Paths Surveyed By NWS After Wild Storms Rock Morris County 2 Possible Tornado Paths Surveyed By NWS After Wild Storms Rock Morris County
2 Possible Tornado Paths Surveyed By NWS After Wild Storms Rock Morris County The National Weather Service plans to survey two possible tornado damage paths in Morris County on Wednesday, July 22, after severe storms tore through North Jersey and sparked widespread reports of funnel clouds and possible touchdowns. Survey teams will inspect one area stretching from the Stanhope area through Parsippany and another near Morristown to determine whether tornadoes formed during Tuesday, July 21's storms. A preliminary Public Information Statement is expected by Wednesday evening. A virtual survey is expected for Cape May Point, where the NWS said, "damage was sporadic and …
Did A Tornado Touch Down In Parsippany? Wild Video, Social Media Fuel Buzz Did A Tornado Touch Down In Parsippany? Wild Video, Social Media Fuel Buzz Did A Tornado Touch Down In Parsippany? Wild Video, Social Media Fuel Buzz
Did A Tornado Touch Down In Parsippany? Wild Video, Social Media Fuel Buzz As severe storms swept across North Jersey on Tuesday, July 21, ominous skies over Parsippany sparked a wave of social media speculation that a tornado may have touched down. UPDATE: 2 Possible Tornado Paths Surveyed By NWS After Wild Storms Rock Morris County The US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly tells Daily Voice: "We did receive a report of a tornado in that area earlier this afternoon. However, we will be doing a damage survey tomorrow to confirm." A photo shared on social media appeared to show a dark, funnel-shaped cloud extending from the storm clouds near To…
Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Fairfield County Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Fairfield County Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Fairfield County
Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Fairfield County Heavy rain has flooded roads, knocked out power to thousands, and prompted a flash flood warning and tornado watch across parts of Connecticut as strong thunderstorms swept through the region Tuesday, July 21. The National Weather Service issued the flash flood warning for Fairfield County and western New Haven County. A tornado watch remains in effect for Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Middlesex County remains under a flood advisory. Click here to see updated weather alerts across the state. Cars Submerged As Flooding Worsens Forecasters said between 1…
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Dangerous Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Dangerous Storms Move In Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Dangerous Storms Move In
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Dangerous Storms Move In Parts of Maryland are under a Tornado Watch Saturday afternoon as forecasters warn a volatile mix of dangerous heat, powerful thunderstorms, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes could sweep across the region before the day is over. The National Weather Service issued the watch for central and northeastern Maryland until 9 p.m., covering Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Baltimore City. The rest of the Baltimore-Washington forecast area, including DC and much of Virgi…
Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear
Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear It's getting even harder to breathe across Pennsylvania as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection upgraded Friday, July 17, to a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Action Day after smoke from Canadian wildfires intensified overnight. A Code Purple means air pollution has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels, and everyone is at increased risk of experiencing health effects. AirNow forecasts much of Pennsylvania will reach the "Very Unhealthy" category Friday. The worst conditions are expected in western and central …
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Maryland residents didn't need an air quality monitor to know something was wrong Friday morning. The sky turned hazy. The sun glowed orange. The air smelled like a campfire. The culprit was hundreds of miles away. Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted into the region overnight, prompting widespread Code Red and Code Purple air quality alerts across much of the area as officials urged residents to stay indoors, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and keep their windows closed. A weak front dropping south this eve has turned the winds to the northwest pushing more Canadian wildfir…
Here's When LI's Air Will Improve And How To Check Your Town's Forecast Here's When LI's Air Will Improve And How To Check Your Town's Forecast Here's When LI's Air Will Improve And How To Check Your Town's Forecast
Here's When LI's Air Will Improve And How To Check Your Town's Forecast Long Islanders dealt with another day of nasty air quality due to Canadian wildfires on Thursday, July 16. While official air quality readings were in the “moderate” and “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range in the early afternoon, photos from across the region showed smoky skies and a bizarre, orange-colored sun. Additionally, the air quality was expected to get worse throughout the day Thursday, with PM2.5 readings predicted to hit 185 by the evening — well into the “unhealthy range,” according to the U.S. Air Quality Index. For at least the fourth straight summer, the nasty skies were …