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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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Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected In Storm Headed To Region Put your rain boots back in the closet and get the snow boots out.  The second storm of the week is headed to the Northeast, and it's bringing four to six inches of a wintry mix with it, meteorologists are saying. "We have twin storms this week," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said, adding, "They are not identical but more like fraternal twins." Between one and two-tenths of ice accumulations are expected, along with between four and six inches of snow/sleet in Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, and Northwestern New Jersey Thursday into Friday, the National …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Up To Foot Of Snow Possible For Weekend Winter Storm Up To Foot Of Snow Possible For Weekend Winter Storm
Up To Foot Of Snow Possible For Weekend Winter Storm The winter storm heading to the East Coast this weekend is beginning to take shape. Six to 12 inches of snow are possible in the eastern part of the state and 3 to 6 inches elsewhere, AccuWeather.com says. The eastern portion of Pennsylvania could get three to six inches inches, and flurries elsewhere. "All current evidence suggests that the storm will be close enough for at least a major New England snowstorm," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. It all depends on one of two storm scenarios being tracked by meteorologists Friday into Saturday, according to AccuWeath…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Potential Blockbuster Snowstorm Could Be On Track For Region Potential Blockbuster Snowstorm Could Be On Track For Region
Potential Blockbuster Snowstorm Could Be On Track For Region A potential blockbuster storm system on track to sweep through the Northeast could bring significant snowfall to the region. Current predictions show the potential for snowfall at times throughout the day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. There's still uncertainty about the storm's track and strength, and it's too early to predict possible snowfall amounts. The current models have the time frame for the storm is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Monday, Jan. 17.. (See image above.) The high temperature on Wednesday, Jan. 12 will be around 40 with mostly sunny skies and wind-chill valu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Higher Snow Totals Forecast For End Of Week Storm Higher Snow Totals Forecast For End Of Week Storm
Higher Snow Totals Forecast For End Of Week Storm Meteorologists are predicting higher amounts of snow than previously expected for an end-of-week storm across New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Most of New Jersey and the Philadelphia area will be hit with between two and four inches of snow Thursday night into Friday morning, the National Weather Service says. Looking ahead to Thursday overnight into Friday, here is our latest snowfall forecast. Confidence remains high that the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 The eastern part of New Jersey is expected to be hit wi…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Snow Expected Later This Week Across New Jersey Snow Expected Later This Week Across New Jersey
Snow Expected Later This Week Across New Jersey More snow is on the way to New Jersey, meteorologists say. While up to 10 inches were dumped on parts of South Jersey Monday, one to three inches are expected across the northern part of the state Thursday and Friday, according to AccuWeather.com. Temps will hover around 30 degrees Thursday night ahead of the snow, expected to start falling around 2 a.m. and stop by 8 p.m. Friday. Most of the state is looking at about an inch total, according to AccuWeather.com. Meantime, skies will be sunny Tuesday with a high of 35 and a low of about 25. Icy roads were expected during the morning commut…

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by Cecilia Levine
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First Snowfall Expected Across Region Wednesday First Snowfall Expected Across Region Wednesday
First Snowfall Expected Across Region Wednesday The first snowfall of the season was expected to make its way to the region Wednesday morning. Only one to three inches were expected across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania with temps in the low 30s overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, meteorologists say. Accumulation was not likely but roads may be slippery in some spots,  AccuWeather Senior Storm Warning Meteorologist Brian Wimer said. A general coating to an inch of snow may accumulate on non-paved surfaces. Temps were expected to drop even lower Wednesday night, bringing the coldest air of the season and making even more slipper…

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by Cecilia Levine
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No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says
No Snow, Little Rain, Some Winter's Cold Takes Us To Thanksgiving, Forecaster Says Here's something to be thankful for: Although we’ll likely suffer the annual miles (and miles) of traffic backups, the weather in New Jersey doesn't threaten to be a problem heading into Thanksgiving. Forecasts of a pre-holiday mix of rain, snow and gusty winds were at best premature, a respected area weatherman said Saturday. At this point, in fact, “getaway” day on Wednesday looks to be sunny, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. It starts with sunshine Saturday “pretty much from start to finish,” Cioffi said. Clouds roll in Sunday morning, but temperatures should move from the mid-40…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say
Cold Front Coming With Snow Possible In Pre-Thanksgiving Storm, Forecasters Say Meteorologists have released a more detailed forecast of the storm systems heading to the East Coast in the days leading up to Thanksgiving (scroll down to see where snow is possible). Monday will be cloudy and -- if there's precipitation -- it will likely be light rain in New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. High winds are expected with the coldest air of the season moving into the region in the evening, AccuWeather reports. Temperatures may feel as low as 20 degrees, AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter noted. Actual temperatures will be in the low 30s, he said.  …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada A change in the weather pattern will bring in the coldest air of the season. And as the air interacts with multiple storm systems, snow could develop as the calendar flips to November, according to AccuWeather.com forecasters. "Could we be talking about snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast?” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Maybe.” That comment, made on Thursday, Oct. 28, is consistent with an earlier forecast by AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok who said more than a month ago that there could be  “a couple of rounds of cold weath…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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BEWARE: Weather Service Warns Against Rip-Tide Swimming As Temperatures Rise BEWARE: Weather Service Warns Against Rip-Tide Swimming As Temperatures Rise
Beware: Weather Service Warns Against Rip-Tide Swimming As Temperatures Rise The National Weather Service is warning that there is a "high risk" of rip tide currents this weekend at New Jersey and Delaware beaches, just as temperatures are expected to climb up into the 90s. An offshore storm is expected to cause swells, making swimming potentially dangerous, according to forecasts. “Remember, the ocean water temperature is only around 60 degrees and many beaches are not yet staffed with lifeguards,” the NWS’s Mount Holly station said on Twitter.  The National Weather Service is warning weekend beachgoers that there could be rip currents in NJ and Delaware. Twit…

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by Jon Craig