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60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state.
The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
Freezing Rain To Glaze Lehigh Valley Roadways With Ice, NWS Says: Here's The Timing
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as freezing rain is expected to create icy road conditions Friday night, Dec. 27 into Saturday morning, Dec. 28, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch are anticipated in Sussex, Warren, and Morris counties, in NJ, and Lehigh and Northampton counties, in PA.
"Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges are possible," the NWS warned. Motorists are urged to slow down and exercise caution while dri…
'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
With rescue efforts from Hurricane Helene underway in southern states, showers are expected in northeastern states early this week, forecasters are saying.
The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane last Thursday and left hundreds stranded by flooding and at least 95 people dead in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, multiple news outlets report.
According to AccuWeather, Helene is expected to "unravel" over some mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, bringing localized downpours, showers, and clouds through the end of the month.
"Moist air…
Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA
The heat is going to ramp up before summer winds down in the Northeast.
Heat advisories, warnings, and watches are in place this week across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as temperatures climb up to the high 90s, even feeling close to 100 degrees in some places, AccuWeather and the National Weather Service report.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 is sunny with a high of 89 while Wednesday, Aug. 28 will be as hot as 97 degrees, the NWS said. According to AccuWeather, Real Feel temps could creep into the 90s on Tuesday, and up to 105 Wednesday.
A heat advisory was in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday for Bergen…
Cinema Flooded, Warehouse Ripped Open, Church Destroyed When Debby Crossed Harrisburg (Photos)
A cinema, a warehouse, and a church in the Harrisburg area have all closed after suffering severe damage due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby as it made its way across Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania was hit hard by heavy rain and high winds on Thursday, Aug. 8.
The Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church located in the 2200 block of Derry Street had its roof blown off as the storm came through.
A note from our HBIC staff in the wake of today's storm:
"Good morning, HBIC family,
By now, you may have seen the... Posted by Harrisburg BIC Church on Friday, August 9, 2024
The …
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding
The chances of a white Christmas this year are looking slim, and the end of the year is looking wet.
The holiday weekend will be mostly dry with mild temps before a post-Christmas storm moves in over the Northeast on Tuesday night, Dec. 26, according to AccuWeather.
Once the rain starts, though, it's not expected to stop until the end of the week, according to AccuWeather.
More than five inches of rain fell in the first 20 days of December alone — 1.5 times the historical average, the weather outlet said. In Philadelphia, more than twice the average amount of rain fell: 6.22 inches, …
Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims
Community members and neighbors in Bucks County have pitched in nearly $80,000 to assist a South Carolina family affected by the weekend's storms.
Jim Sheils and Katie Seley were in the area visiting family with their three children on Saturday, July 15, when their car was disabled by rising water, Daily Voice has reported.
Sheils and the couple's 4-year-old son Jack were able to escape the flood, while Seley, her mother Dahlia, 2-year-old Matilda, and 9-month-old Conrad were swept away, police have said.
Dahlia was rescued and treated at an area hospital, while her daugh…
Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast
The Northeast is in store for another rainy weekend, this time with a possibility of flooding.
According to AccuWeather meteorologists and the National Weather Service, severe downpours are posing a threat to the region.
Strong to severe storms were expected across the region Friday, afternoon, July 14, and continue over the course of the weekend, the National Weather Service says.
Showers and t-storms, a few of which could be severe, are likely mainly during the afternoon & evening hours the next... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Friday, July 14, 20…
Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast
It's a summer of the extremes so far in the Northeast.
Friday, July 7 is expected to be the last day of humid and scorching temps, and Saturday, July 8 will be the first of many for drenching downpours, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 90, and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high just below 90, and a chance of showers in the afternoon and thunderstorms in the evening.
According to AccuWeather, travel conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday, July 9, from the afternoon into t…
