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July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast
Another round of severe thunderstorms could spoil the Fourth of July for revelers along the East Coast, meteorologists warn. Nearly all of New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and the southeastern-most parts of Pennsylvania are at risk for flooding downpours, lightning strikes, 55 mph winds and even hail in the mid-to-late afternoon, meteorologists at AccuWeather and the National Weather Service warn. The greatest risk to those spending time outside on July 4th is lightning strikes, AccuWeather says. "As a general rule, experts say if distant thunder can be heard, there is a risk of a lightning…
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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…
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Strong Cold Front Will Bring Severe Storms To Region: Here's What's Coming
A strong cold front will trigger a round of showers and severe thunderstorms, a few of which may produce gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. The time frame for storm activity is Thursday afternoon and evening, Oct. 13. "A cold front will bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall Thursday into Thursday night," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Oct. 12. "A widespread 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible. "The main threat from this rainfall is minor urban and po…
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: 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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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…
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Tracking 'Hurricane-Like' Storm Expected To Slam Northeast
A powerful "hurricane like" storm is expected to bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the Northeast on Thursday night into Friday, forecasters say. “This will be a much different storm across the Northeast compared to what was seen recently,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. “While the region has seen bouts of cold weather, snow and ice over the past month, southerly winds associated with this storm will bring springlike conditions later this week.” Powerful winds with gusts up to 60 miles an hour are likely to begin Thursday night and last into early Friday morning, Accu…
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'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain
A "marathon" storm is slowly moving into New Jersey and Pennsylvania, threatening some areas with freezing rain and dense fog. "The storm is a marathon, not a sprint," AccuWeather Senior On-Air Meteorologist Justin Povick said of the 48-hour storm that began Wednesday in the central part of the US. Save for parts of Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties, New Jersey will see mostly rain Thursday night into the late morning or early afternoon Friday, the National Weather Service says. There is a chance it will turn to freezing rain or create ice on the ground as temps start to drop. Visib…
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Support Surges For Family Of Retired
Nypd
Officer Swept Away In Downingtown Flood Waters
Support is pouring in for the family of a retired NYPD officer who was killed last week as heavy rain from Hurricane Ida's remnants passed through southeastern Pennsylvania. Michael Nastasi, 51, was on his way to save his wife Donna when fast-moving flood waters swept away his car in Downingtown. The former West Islip, NY resident also leaves behind a daughter and a son. "Michael was everything you would want in a friend! He was hysterical, sweet, and had that sarcasm you can’t deny,” GoFundMe organizer, Pamela Bonnet wrote. "If you played golf, enjoyed a cold beer, and could man up to th…
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Support Surges For Widow Of Bridgeport Man Who Died Saving Items In Flood
Support is surging the widow of a 65-year-old man who died last week as the remnants of Hurricane Ida caused record amounts of flooding across southeastern Pennsylvania. Jack Caroluzzi -- who was battling cancer -- attempted to save sentimental items from his home as it flooded. The items were that of his wife Laura's late father, GoFundMe organizer Jessica Jones wrote. After losing her husband of 32 years, she was left with no cars and no home as water totaled their cars and flooded her basement and first floor, Jones added. Laura's niece Kristina, was listed as a beneficiary for the…
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Ex-Eagles WR Freddie Mitchell Goes To Walmart In Underwear After MontCo House Rescue
If you saw Freddie Mitchell pants-less in Walmart last week, your eyes were not deceiving you. The former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was woken up to firefighters banging on the window of his Montgomery County house saying he had to evacuate around 4 a.m. last Friday, he told FOX29. In boxer briefs, without clothes and nowhere else to go, Mitchell went to Walmart. "It was the only place open at this time of night," Mitchell told FOX29. "It's always good scenery at Walmart especially this early in the morning. 'Let me go.' "I thought I had boxers on... No, I had my underwear on." Mi…
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Central PA Mobile Home Parks Flooded By Ida
Mobile home parks in Central Pennsylvania are experiencing severe flooding, thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Wednesday. Nearly two dozen Lisa Lake residents evacuated the Lower Swatara Township area due to rising flood waters Wednesday, as did some Williams Grove Trailer Park community members, PennLive reports. Lisa Park mobile home parkLisa Deitz Kulkusky Lisa Lake resident Lisa Deitz Kulkulsky told Daily Voice that that water has gone down and the property owners are draining the lake, but residents are left with muddy conditions and a strong smell of oil. The flooding has…
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Two Dead, Possibly More As Philadelphia Region Recovers From Tornadoes, Major Flooding
Two people have died as of Thursday afternoon as a result of Wednesday night's storm in the Philadelphia region, reports say. That number is expected to rise. Authorities told 6abc a woman was killed after a tree came down on a home in Upper Dublin Township (Montgomery County). Her identity was not released. Donald Allen Bauer, 65, of Perkiomenville, died after driving his 2013 Mazda CX-9 into the flood waters of Unami Creek in Milford Township (Bucks County), PA State Police said. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is also reportedly investigating three storm-related deaths, Chair of…
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