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Deadly Isaias Heads North: These Areas In Region Will See Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds Deadly Isaias Heads North: These Areas In Region Will See Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds Deadly Isaias Heads North: These Areas In Region Will See Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds
Deadly Isaias Heads North: These Areas In Region Will See Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds A deadly storm is heading north, putting Northeast residents on notice as its next round of dangerous weather approaches. Isaias became a post-tropical cyclone by Saturday, Oct. 10, according to the National Hurricane Center. Its remnants are expected to spread rain and gusty winds across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast mainly on Sunday, Oct. 11. AccuWeather forecasts rain across Daily Voice's coverage footprint of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia, with wet weather continuing into Monday, Oct. 12. The heaviest rainfall within that seven-…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect
Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect A major hurricane is closing in on the US coast, and its influence could reach the Northeast long after landfall. Hurricane Isaias reached maximum sustained winds of 120 mph Friday, Oct. 9, becoming a Category 3 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 7:20 a.m. update. That figure measures sustained winds, not gusts. The latest projected track and timing for Hurricane Isaias, released Friday, Oct. 9, shows it approaching the Gulf Coast.  National Hurricane Center Landfall is expected near the Alabama-Florida Panhandle region late Friday or early Saturday, Oct. 1…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible
Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible The Atlantic season’s first hurricane is targeting the Gulf Coast, but it could reach the Northeast before the weekend is over. Isaias reached hurricane strength late Wednesday, Oct. 7, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported after an Air Force Reserve aircraft investigated the storm. NOAA satellite imagery shows Isaias over the Gulf late Wednesday, Oct. 7. Hurricane hunters confirmed sustained winds of 75 mph. AccuWeather For Northeast residents, the developing concern is rain from the weakening system as it moves inland and turns east. The N…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier
Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier Hurricane watches are posted along portions of the northern Gulf Coast as a strengthening tropical storm brings a faster-moving threat into focus. Click here for a new, updated story: Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Tropical Storm Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. CDT advisory. NOAA hurricane hunters found the system gathering strength. The storm was moving east-northeast at 8 mph over the southwestern Gulf. The accompanying NHC forecast map projects hurricane stren…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up
Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up Snow is taking center stage in a new winter outlook, with a forecast that could reset expectations across the Northeast. AccuWeather's 2026-27 winter forecast favors below-average snowfall across much of the region. Its supplied graphics also project fewer days with measurable snow. Among the five Northeast cities listed in AccuWeather’s snowfall chart, Buffalo has the highest projected total. All five, however, fall below their historical averages: New York City: 10 to 20 inches, compared with 29.8 inches. Boston: 15 to 30 inches, compared with 49.2 inches. Philadelphia: 5 to 15 inches, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update
Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update The Atlantic season’s first hurricane could take shape this week, bringing a growing threat that may extend well beyond the coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier The National Hurricane Center said in its Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, update that a tropical depression will likely form over the southwestern Gulf within about a day.  There is a high chance of tropical development in the southwestern Gulf through Thursday, Oct. 8. AccuWeather The system is expected to strengthen further later this week as i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where A quiet hurricane season in the Atlantic could soon take a turn. A low-pressure trough east-southeast of Bermuda is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, the National Hurricane Center said. The system's seven-day formation odds have increased to 40 percent. Conditions could become more favorable by midweek. A tropical depression may form late this week as the disturbance moves west-northwest slowly across the subtropical Atlantic. The development window runs from Thursday, Sept. 17, through Monday, Sept. 21, according to AccuWeather. Bermuda could experience downpours, squall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide
Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Snow lovers may have reason to celebrate this winter, but a new outlook suggests the Northeast won’t share the same forecast. The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2026-27 winter outlook predicts colder, snowier conditions across parts of the interior, while the Atlantic Corridor trends milder with slightly below-normal snowfall. Its national map places a cold, snowy band across portions of inland New York and Pennsylvania, extending into central New England and south through the Appalachians. Coastal areas generally fall within a mild, dry zone. Click here for a new, updated story - Brand-New Wint…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast
New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast A powerful climate pattern gathering strength thousands of miles away could leave a significant mark on the Northeast’s winter. The US Geological Survey’s regional outlook points toward warmer conditions and increased precipitation, with more opportunities for coastal storms and nor’easters. Whether those storms deliver rain or substantial snow remains uncertain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that El Niño has a 75 percent chance of exceeding the strength of every event recorded since 1950 during the October-through-December period. That is up from 69 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Power Outages Soar Past 100K After Severe Storms Slam Pennsylvania Again Power Outages Soar Past 100K After Severe Storms Slam Pennsylvania Again Power Outages Soar Past 100K After Severe Storms Slam Pennsylvania Again
Power Outages Soar Past 100K After Severe Storms Slam Pennsylvania Again More than 100,000 homes and businesses were without power across Pennsylvania on Friday, Sept. 4, after another round of severe storms brought destructive winds, torrential rain, flooding, and tornado warnings. Approximately 102,700 customers remained in the dark Friday morning, more than twice the 43,000 reported Thursday morning and five times Wednesday afternoon’s total, according to PowerOutage.us. The latest storms shifted the heart of the outage crisis to western Pennsylvania. The hardest-hit counties included: Westmoreland County: 42,045 outages. Allegheny County: 20,667 outages. C…

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows
New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows A newly formed tropical system is strengthening quickly as it bears down on the Gulf Coast, bringing several potentially dangerous hazards. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Edouard was centered over the northwestern Gulf early Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Edouard was moving west-northwest at 8 mph and is expected to strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast later Tuesday. Forecasters said the storm could approach hurricane strength before moving inland. 4 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 (Advisory 4) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Ed…

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by Joe Lombardi
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4 Tornadoes Ripped Through PA In 16 Minutes, NWS Confirms 4 Tornadoes Ripped Through PA In 16 Minutes, NWS Confirms 4 Tornadoes Ripped Through PA In 16 Minutes, NWS Confirms
4 Tornadoes Ripped Through PA In 16 Minutes, NWS Confirms Four tornadoes — including an EF2 that tore the roof from several school classrooms and a newly confirmed twister — ripped through York and Lancaster counties in just 16 minutes, the National Weather Service announced on Friday, Aug. 28. Additional drone footage led meteorologists to extend the Columbia EF1 tornado’s path to 3.01 miles and identify another short EF0 tornado near Mountville, bringing the total from the Thursday, Aug. 20 storms to four. Together, the tornadoes carved nearly five miles of damage across the two counties, packing winds of up to 120 mph. The strongest tornado to…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path A new named storm has formed in the Atlantic, but its future may depend on whether it can survive increasingly hostile conditions ahead. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday, Aug. 27, over the central tropical Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Dolly was centered about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands late Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph, with higher gusts, while the storm was moving west at about 24 mph.  No coastal watches or warnings were in effect. Though the storm was na…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know
New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know The Atlantic hurricane season is entering a busy stretch, with forecasters tracking several areas of interest for possible tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including a tropical wave expected to move off Africa and two areas with lower potential for development. None of the systems currently pose an immediate threat to the continental US, according to the National Hurricane Center. The area with the highest development potential is a tropical wave expected to emerge over the Atlantic after moving off the west coa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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2 Tornadoes Tear Through PA, EF2 Rips Roof Off High School With 120 MPH Winds (VIDEOS) 2 Tornadoes Tear Through PA, EF2 Rips Roof Off High School With 120 MPH Winds (VIDEOS) 2 Tornadoes Tear Through PA, EF2 Rips Roof Off High School With 120 MPH Winds (VIDEOS)
2 Tornadoes Tear Through PA, EF2 Rips Roof Off High School With 120 MPH Winds (Videos) Two tornadoes tore through York and Lancaster counties within minutes of each other, including an EF2 packing 120 mph winds that ripped roofs off parts of Eastern York High School, the National Weather Service confirmed Friday night, Aug. 21. The stronger tornado touched down south of Wrightsville at 4:24 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, carving a 1.07-mile path through eastern York County before lifting just two minutes later, according to the NWS damage survey. Just four minutes after that tornado lifted, an EF1 with estimated peak winds of 100 mph touched down in Columbia Borough, where buildings…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Snowier Winter In PA Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Nińo Chances Increase Snowier Winter In PA Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Nińo Chances Increase Snowier Winter In PA Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Nińo Chances Increase
Snowier Winter In PA Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Nińo Chances Increase Winter’s first meaningful signal is getting louder, but the Northeast still faces a familiar wildcard: snow or rain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday, Aug. 13, that El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of becoming very strong this fall and winter. Forecasters also see a 69 percent chance that its strength from October through December will exceed every El Niño event recorded since 1950. Sea-surface temperature differences have exceeded 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above average in the eastern equatorial Pacific. The changing ocean and atmospheric …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast A new long-range outlook is offering an early look at what fall could bring across the Northeast. The Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler-than-average weather is expected across much of the eastern US this September and October, with notable differences in rainfall depending on location. For the Northeast, the Almanac projects below-average temperatures overall, along with wetter-than-normal conditions compared with historical averages. That pattern would mark a distinctly cooler turn for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts as the season progresses. The outlook…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear
Pennsylvania Air Gets Even Worse: Here's When Smoke Will Finally Clear It's getting even harder to breathe across Pennsylvania as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection upgraded Friday, July 17, to a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Action Day after smoke from Canadian wildfires intensified overnight. A Code Purple means air pollution has reached "Very Unhealthy" levels, and everyone is at increased risk of experiencing health effects. AirNow forecasts much of Pennsylvania will reach the "Very Unhealthy" category Friday. The worst conditions are expected in western and central …

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by Jillian Pikora
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6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (UPDATE) 6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (UPDATE) 6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (UPDATE)
6 Tornadoes Confirmed Across Western PA After Severe Storms (Update) Six tornadoes have now been confirmed across Western Pennsylvania following the severe thunderstorms that swept through the region on Saturday, June 6, according to a National Weather Service damage survey released Monday night. Meteorologists said all six tornadoes developed as rotating mesovortices embedded within a larger squall line. Additional areas of damage were caused by powerful straight-line winds. The strongest confirmed tornado was an EF1 that tracked more than seven miles across Washington County. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado formed near Cokeburg arou…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel Across Central PA: NWS Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel Across Central PA: NWS Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel Across Central PA: NWS
Snow Squalls, Sudden Whiteouts Threaten Travel Across Central PA: NWS Dangerous snow squalls and fast-changing conditions are sweeping across Pennsylvania, forecasters warned on Tuesday, March 17. A Snow Squall Warning was issued for northwestern Clearfield County as a burst of heavy snow moved east at 40 mph, the National Weather Service in State College announced at 3:27 p.m. The squall was located over Reynoldsville around 3:26 p.m., bringing intense snowfall, wind gusts up to 35 mph, and visibility dropping below a quarter mile, according to the advisory. Travel could become “difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes,” especially along Interstat…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS
Meteor, Satellite Or Something Else? ‘Loud Boom,’ Fireball Reported Across Western PA: NWS A loud boom and fiery streak across the morning sky startled residents across multiple states Tuesday, March 17, as federal weather officials pointed to a likely cause. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said it received numerous reports of a large fireball seen across parts of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio early Tuesday morning. Witnesses described a bright object streaking through the sky, followed by a “large boom” that was heard — and in some cases felt — across the region, according to the agency. Satellite imagery suggests the event was likely caused by a meteor enter…

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by Jillian Pikora
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21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals 21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals 21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals
21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals A powerful winter storm has buried parts of Pennsylvania in more than 20 inches of snow as of Monday morning, Feb. 23, according to snowfall reports from the National Weather Service. The storm remains ongoing in some areas, and totals continue to climb, especially in eastern Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania Western PA saw lighter accumulations compared to the east. About 1 inch was reported in parts of the greater Pittsburgh area. Nearby communities such as Avonmore and Ford Cliff recorded around 2 inches. Somerset County reported just 1.2 inches in Callimont. Central Pennsylvania Sno…

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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ
2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ A small earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS reported a magnitude 2.4 earthquake that struck approximately 6 kilometers north-northeast of Whitehouse Station at 3:42 p.m.  The quake occurred at a depth of about 8.9 kilometers, according to the agency. Residents in Glen Gardner, Califon, Bedminster, and Lebanon reported feeling it.

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by Cecilia Levine
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More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute
More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute Winter weather alerts have been issued across North Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday’s storm, which is expected to bring several inches of snow and slippery roads during the morning commute, according to the National Weather Service. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Sussex County, where 4 to 7 inches of snow and snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are possible. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Hunterdon, Morris, Warren, and Western Passaic counties, forecasters said. In Pennsylvania, winter weather advisories cover Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS
Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS A brief tornado touched down in Quarryville during storms late Thursday, Sept. 4, the National Weather Service in State College confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 7. The EF-0 tornado produced peak winds of 70 mph, had a path length of 0.15 miles, and reached a maximum width of 30 yards, officials said. It spun up southeast of Collins at 9:31 p.m. and lifted the roof off a dugout at the Solanco Youth Baseball Association, according to the release. The tornado then crossed Kirkwood Pike and damaged crops in a field just north of Encounter Church before lifting near a wooded residential area northwes…

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by Jillian Pikora
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State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight
State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin, warning residents about dangerous conditions along the Shore Thursday, Aug. 21. The State of Emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. "in preparation for Hurricane Erin,” Murphy said. “Life-threatening rip currents will be present at all ocean beaches across the state. Absolutely no one should be in the water today or tomorrow.” As of 2 p.m., Hurricane Erin was moving farther away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were reported al…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches
Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Hurricane Erin is churning up the Atlantic, prompting dangerous surf conditions and widespread swimming restrictions at New Jersey beaches this week. Hurricane Erin's projected path. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said Tuesday, Aug. 19, that breaking waves will significantly increase along the Jersey Shore through Thursday, with life-threatening rip currents and swells of 6 to 11 feet expected.  “Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water,” the agency warned. A High Rip Current R…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service
Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado was spotted in Maryland during the peak of Thursday's storms.  Forecasters say that a waterspout formed over Spa Creek — near the US Naval Academy — and what registered as an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Eastport on July 31. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was reported shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Thursday with peak winds estimated at 65 mph. Its path was just 0.1 miles long, and it had a max width of 25 yards. A combination of videos and photographic evidence have confirmed that a waterspout b…

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by Zak Failla
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Northampton County In Flood Risk Zone As Weather Turns Dangerous Northampton County In Flood Risk Zone As Weather Turns Dangerous Northampton County In Flood Risk Zone As Weather Turns Dangerous
Northampton County In Flood Risk Zone As Weather Turns Dangerous A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…

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by Cecilia Levine