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Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters
Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters A powerful storm system is expected to move through the region following a day of idyllic weather in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 14, forecasters say. Most of Sunday will be sunny with a high near 72, but come nighttime, the weather is expected to take a drastic turn, according to the National Weather Service. A line of thunderstorms are expected to move into our region from the N or NW Sunday evening. The greatest threat for... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, April 13, 2024 The storm will make its way to the Northeast fro…
Drenching Rain, 45 MPH Winds: New Storm Moving Toward Northeast Drenching Rain, 45 MPH Winds: New Storm Moving Toward Northeast
Drenching Rain, 45 MPH Winds: New Storm Moving Toward Northeast Forecasters are warning of a weekend storm bringing widespread rain and gusty winds to the Northeast, creating yet another flood risk. Thursday, March 7 will be be mild with scattered showers while Friday, March 8 will be mostly sunny with temps in the mid-50s, forecasters say. Saturday, March 9 is when the new storm will begin moving into the region with rain beginning in the afternoon and lasting overnight, according to the National Weather Service. About an inch of rain is expected to fall, which the National Weather Service says isn't much, but given an already-wet ground "there is pot…
Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom
Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom A flood watch is in effect across 18 of New Jersey's counties as thunderstorms with the possibility of a tornado moves in, the National Weather Service said. The flood watch is in effect until Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, in the following counties, according to the NWS: Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. The NWS said there is a "marginal risk" of an isolated tornado and damaging winds, however, no tornado watch or warning was issued. A flood watch is in effec…
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning.  Portions of northeast PA and northern NJ are now under an Enhanced Risk fo…
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast Thunderstorms heading to the Northeast are likely to shake up otherwise calm and pleasant days late this week and early next, forecasters say. The weather pattern already began to turn Thursday, Aug. 3, changing from sunny skies to mostly cloudy, with the possibility of storms looming over the late afternoon and evening. 🌅 Good morning all! Another (mostly) dry day is on tap for the region with warm temperatures mainly in the the low to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be poss…
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27. As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia. Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight. Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29. Temps are expected to surge on Friday.AccuWeather Heat map AccuWeatherAccuWeather Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says. Saturday will h…
Separate Rounds Of Thunderstorms Take Aim On Region Separate Rounds Of Thunderstorms Take Aim On Region
Separate Rounds Of Thunderstorms Take Aim On Region Bouts of rain showers and thunderstorms heading to the region are expected to make up for the abnormally-dry end of spring and start to summer. There will be scattered showers throughout the day on Thursday, June 22, which will be cooler with a high temperature in the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service. About a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible. Conditions will then become more stormy starting on Friday, June 23, which will be warmer and more humid with a high temperature in the mid-70s.  See thunderstorms and rain being forecast along the East Coast.AccuW…
When Will The Rain Stop? Flood Watch Issued Across Region When Will The Rain Stop? Flood Watch Issued Across Region
When Will The Rain Stop? Flood Watch Issued Across Region The second of two weekend storms was in full swing Sunday afternoon, April 30, with heavy rains pouring down and a flood watch in effect across New Jersey and greater Philadelphia. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain were expected to come down Sunday, and up to four total for the weekend. Flooding was the main concern with a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms possible in the evening, the National Weather Service said.  The flood watch will be in effect until 10 p.m. After that, rain was expected to taper off and stop sometime between midnight and daybreak. "The primary hazard is expe…
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…
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…
Powerful Storm Nears In Northeast Powerful Storm Nears In Northeast
Powerful Storm Nears In Northeast Get your candles out and park away from the trees — another powerful storm bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph and downpours is heading toward the Northeast Thursday night into Friday, forecasters say. Breezy gusts will be increase during the day on Thursday leading up to the strongest winds at night, lasting into Friday morning, according to AccuWeather. Isolated power outages and flooding due to melting snow and heavy rain — even some thunderstorms — are likely, forecasters say. Temps on Thursday will climb into the 60s, "some spots potentially challenging their record high temperature," t…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A cold front moving across the region is being accompanied by a rapidly moving line of showers and isolated thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be severe, with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity from the system moving from west to east is from around 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to the National Weather Service. During that time, isolated tornadoes are also possible, the weather service said. See the first image above for areas (in yellow) where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. The watc…
Flash Flooding Threatens NJ Flash Flooding Threatens NJ
Flash Flooding Threatens NJ A flash flood warning was issued for North and Central Jersey ahead of a storm system making its way into the region Monday night. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, leaving the state under 1 to 3 inches of water, were expected Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. [645 AM] An active weather pattern is forecast starting Monday night through Wednesday. You can find the latest forecast for your area here: https://t.co/IqjGqGzzwq #MDwx #DEwx #PAwx #NJwx pic.twitter.com/jWVIkYqaAv — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) October 24, 2021 The southern part of the state wi…
Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Continue Into July 4th Weekend: How Long Will It Last? Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Continue Into July 4th Weekend: How Long Will It Last?
Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Continue Into July 4th Weekend: How Long Will It Last? An unsettled weather pattern that has brought rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into the July 4th weekend. It won't be a complete washout at all, but the chance for spotty storms and showers will be a daily occurrence throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. But there is good news at the tail-end of the long weekend as conditions will gradually improve. Here's the five-day forecast: Friday, July 2: It will be cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature in the mid 70s. There will be showers at times throughout the morning, with thund…
Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week
Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week The second heat wave of Summer 2021 is here in the Northeast and expected to last throughout the week, forecasters say. The hottest days of the week will likely be on Monday and Tuesday, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms all week. It could feel like it's between 100 and 105 degrees in North Jersey and Southeastern PA, while South Jersey will be between 90 and 95 degrees, AccuWeather reports. The heat wave -- three-straight days of 90 or above -- will last through Wednesday, with temps expected to drop into the high 80s Thursday and Friday. As temperatures drop later in the week, th…
HEROES: Bergen Mom, Son Rescued From Rising Floodwaters HEROES: Bergen Mom, Son Rescued From Rising Floodwaters
Heroes: Bergen Mom, Son Rescued From Rising Floodwaters Floodwaters had reached the bottom of their SUV's windshield when heroes from Norwood rescued a Demarest woman and her young son during Tuesday's downpour. It was one of several saves throughout the late-afternoon thunderstorms that rocked North Jersey. First, DPW Supt. Robert Tracy grabbed hold of the Mercedes to keep the swollen brook from sweeping it under a Walnut Street bridge, Police Chief Jeffrey Krapels said. Then Police Officer Daniel Sullivan and Detective Perry Duelfer got the mom and her 10-year-old boy out, assisted by Sgt. Sal Russino, the chief said. Both were fine, he sai…