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Snow Joke: Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives Snow Joke: Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives
Snow Joke: Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives A burst of cold air that will engulf the Northeast early this week will make it feel more like mid-November than mid-October, with wintry precipitation possible in some areas. Sunday, Oct. 16 will be partly cloudy and cooler with a high temperature in the upper 50s, providing perfect conditions to go apple-picking or enjoy the fall foliage. The arrival of a cold front on Monday, Oct. 17 will bring some showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening on a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight Monday into Tuesday …

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by Joe Lombardi
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AccuWeather Releases Winter Weather Outlook AccuWeather Releases Winter Weather Outlook
AccuWeather Releases Winter Weather Outlook Long-range forecasters for AccuWeather have just released their projections for the winter of 2022-23. Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok and his team are predicting La Niña will shape the weather patterns across the United States for the third straight year. That means less-than-average snowfall in much of the nation, including the Northeast, especially the southernmost part of the region. (See the first image above). In addition, the biggest blasts of cold air will hold off until later in the winter in the Northeast, AccuWeather says. "I think going forward, even though we're in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System With 'Three-Prong Effect' Tracks Along East Coast Storm System With 'Three-Prong Effect' Tracks Along East Coast
Storm System With 'Three-Prong Effect' Tracks Along East Coast The East Coast is off to a wet and rainy October. A new storm system caused in part by Hurricane Ian continues to track along the East Coast, making for coastal flooding and even more rain, meteorologists say.  The storm will have a "three-prong effect" including wind, enhanced rain, and flooding, AccuWeather says. Coastal and bayside communities such as Wildwood, NJ and Norfolk, VA could see between one and three feet of flooding, the outlet reports. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, October 3, 2022 Oct 3 | Steady light to moderate rain cont…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Relentless Heat Wave With 90+ Temps Kicks Off In Northeast Relentless Heat Wave With 90+ Temps Kicks Off In Northeast
Relentless Heat Wave With 90+ Temps Kicks Off In Northeast A dangerous heat wave has only just begun in the Northeast, with temps expected to soar into the high 90s with little relief until at least after the weekend, meteorologists say. A combination of high temps, high humidity and sunshine will make temps feel between five and 15 degrees higher than they actually are, AccuWeather says. Tuesday will be in the low 90s, but Wednesday through the weekend temps could surpass 96. The brutal combination of humidity and sunshine could make temperatures feel like 105 degrees or more. This heat wave could be the first for Washington DC, but is nothing ne…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Extreme Weather Forecasts As Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Pummel PA, NJ, MD, DE: NWS Extreme Weather Forecasts As Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Pummel PA, NJ, MD, DE: NWS
Extreme Weather Forecasts As Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Pummel PA, NJ, MD, DE: NWS Over 11 million residents across four states may be impacted by extreme weather this weekend, starting Friday, May 27, weather forecasters say.  Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and tornadoes are all in the forecast across four mid-Atlantic states, according to the National Weather Service. Hail up to a half-inch in size, fast-moving thunderstorms, and 75-mile-per-hour winds may hit homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware between noon and 7 p.m. on Friday.  Map of warmer temperatures.AccuWeather The stormy weather will give way to warmer weather, ac…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year A slow-moving storm closing in on the region could mean a wet start for Memorial Day Weekend, but the sun is expected to come out on the holiday itself, forecasters say. The storm will begin moving in on Friday with a chance of showers with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening, as temps hover below 80 across, the National Weather Service says. Good morning! Another quiet and cool day is in store, though there is a slight chance for some light showers. Our... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, May 26, 2022 Saturday's forecast looks…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA By NWS Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA By NWS
Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA By NWS Over 17 million residents across five states may be impacted by extreme weather this weekend, starting Friday, May, 20, weather forecasters say.  Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and tornadoes are all in the forecast across five mid-Atlantic states, according to the National Weather Service. Hail up to two inches in size, fast-moving thunderstorms, and 70-mile-per-hour winds may hit homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia between noon and 7 p.m. on Friday.  Precipitation projections for Sunday, May 22AccuWeather The stormy weather will giv…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Dangerous Heat Means Parts Of Northeast Could See Hottest Weekend In Nearly 100 Years Dangerous Heat Means Parts Of Northeast Could See Hottest Weekend In Nearly 100 Years
Dangerous Heat Means Parts Of Northeast Could See Hottest Weekend In Nearly 100 Years The hottest day of the year is almost here, and it's only May. Humidity and strong sunshine could surge temperatures to dangerous levels this weekend, and could break records set nearly a century ago, AccuWeather reports.  Record-setting tempsAccuWeather The western portion of New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia/Pocono region could hit 100 degrees Saturday, meteorologists say. A record of 95 was set in 1934 in Philadelphia, AccuWeather says. North Jersey and the Jersey Shore could see temperatures hovering around 95. Temps in Central and Western PA will be in the low 90s, "which wo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day
Storm Watch: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day New Jersey and Pennsylvania are in for two very rainy days. Between two and three inches of rain with wind gusts up to 50 miles an hour were expected across the states beginning sometime Friday morning and lasting through Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Flooding was possible along the coasts of New Jersey and along the Delaware River. Temps will hover around 50. Things were expected to dry out in time for Mother's Day, AccuWeather says, with only a slight chance of drizzling. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, May 5, 2022 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Post-Easter Nor'easter? Brace For Freezing Temps, Wintry Mix Post-Easter Nor'easter? Brace For Freezing Temps, Wintry Mix
Post-Easter Nor'easter? Brace For Freezing Temps, Wintry Mix A post-Easter Nor'easter could dump snow on parts of the region this week as winter clings on for dear life, AccuWeather meteorologists say. The projected time frame for the storm is from early Monday evening, April 18 until around midday on Tuesday, April 19.  Rain and thunderstorms were likely in New Jersey, Maryland and the Philadelphia region, save for a wintry mix including snow in much of Central PA, forecasters say. Easter Sunday, April 17 will be mostly sunny and brisk with a high temperature only in the upper 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Freeze watche…

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by Joe Lombardi & Cecilia Levine
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Tornados Not Ruled Out As Thunderstorms With 60 MPH Winds Head To Northeast Tornados Not Ruled Out As Thunderstorms With 60 MPH Winds Head To Northeast
Tornados Not Ruled Out As Thunderstorms With 60 MPH Winds Head To Northeast Don't be fooled by this morning's sunny skies: Severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours and gusty winds are likely coming Thursday evening across the Northeast, forecasters say. Gusts up to 60 mph with the possibility of tornadoes were being predicted across much of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland beginning in the late afternoon or early evening hours, AccuWeather reports. "There is the potential for a few storms to produce tornadoes as well, especially during the afternoon hours, prior to the storms organizing into a solid line," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski sai…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Domination Of This Pollen Type Will Make End Of Allergy Season Particularly Bad: Forecasters Domination Of This Pollen Type Will Make End Of Allergy Season Particularly Bad: Forecasters
Domination Of This Pollen Type Will Make End Of Allergy Season Particularly Bad: Forecasters The warm weather may be here, but so is allergy season. A new report from AccuWeather says we're in store for a fairly average allergy season, save for the tail-end — thanks to weed pollen, the outlet says citing New Jersey's Climate Central.  Allergy season can be broken down into three different blocks, AccuWeather meteorologist Alan Reppert explains. Kicking it all off are the trees, the "first and biggest" pollen producers. Grass pollen takes over in late spring and early summer, then weed pollen comes into play, capping off the allergy season. This year, the northeast can ex…

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by Cecilia Levine