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'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane 'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
'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 Scorching Heat, Severe Storms: Your Forecast Leading Up To Labor Day In NJ, PA
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) Cinema Flooded, Warehouse Ripped Open, Church Destroyed When Debby Crossed Harrisburg (PHOTOS)
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 …
Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters
Days Of Heavy Rain With Coastal Flooding Coming To NJ, PA: Forecasters Sunny skies are in the rearview, for now. Heavy rain is on the forecast for New Jersey and Pennsylvania for Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, and AccuWeather forecasters warn conditions could get bad rather quickly. Wednesday, April 10 will be dry and partly sunny with a high near 60, with showers possible overnight. Thursday after 2 p.m. and at night are when showers and thunderstorms are more likely, according to the National Weather Service. "Those with outdoor or travel plans may have to do more than dodge raindrops and flooding in the Midwest and Northeast," reads a report by A…
Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm
Timing On Strongest Wind, Heaviest Rain In Major Weekend Storm She's here. The weekend storm that's prompted wind and flooding advisories for much of the region is under way, and the National Weather Service says it's only going to get worse. ⚠️ The forecast for today remains on track. The most significant change has been the expansion of the Wind Advisory to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, March 23, 2024 Forecast Rainfall Saturday, March 22 National Weather Service Winds are expected to increase later Saturday morning, March 23, with the strongest gusts expected to last through Sunday morning…
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…
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend 'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend
'Arctic Blast:' Snow, Ice To Threaten Northeast After Windy, Rainy Start To Weekend Forecasters are tracking two more storms in the coming days: One bringing heavy rain and wind, the other snow and ice to the Northeast. Thursday, Jan. 11 will be partly sunny with a high near 45 while Friday, Jan. 12 will be the same, before rain begins in the evening, the National Weather Service says.  The heaviest rain will fall at night and could result in major flooding adding to the damage for the mid-week storm. Quieter conditions are expected today before the next system arrives Friday afternoon into the weekend. Expect another... Posted by US National Weather Service Bal…
Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA
Another Storm Nears: Weather Service Warns Of Event Causing More Flooding In NJ, PA Yet another storm system is working its way toward the region, the National Weather Service warns. Northern New Jersey and Southeast Pennsylvania will remain in a flood stage through the end of the week, when the second storm is set to arrive, the NWS said. That storm will begin Friday evening, Jan. 12, with rainfall continuing overnight into Saturday, Jan. 13, the weather service said. That storm will also be accompanied by new flooding and damaging winds. While recovery is underway from the storm that affected our region last night, another storm is gearing up to affect our... Posted…
Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast
Tracking Weekend Snow, Mid-Week Rain Storms Both Heading Toward Northeast Parts of the region will be shoveling out of several inches of snow from the weekend when another strong storm system moves in, forecasters are saying. On Friday, Jan. 5, the National Weather Service released a new model showing between eight and 12 inches of snow in Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and the Pocono mountains in PA (scroll for map). The chance of snow isn't looking good for greater Philadelphia this weekend, the NWS says, noting snow-lovers in the area will be "disappointed" by this weekend's system. "Our latest forecast has only a 3% chance of seeing 1" or more of …
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast
Midweek Downpours Expected To Bring 3 Inches Of Rain, Travel Delays To East Coast A new storm system tracking along the East Coast is expected to drop several inches of rain on the region in the next two days, meteorologists say. Rainfall is expected to begin along the mid-Atlantic Tuesday night, Dec. 26, and make its way north through Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the New York City area on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 27. Flooding and travel delays are to be expected from Virginia to New England, the Passaic, Ramapo and Raritan rivers in New Jersey most likely to experience flooding, according to AccuWeather. This is not good news for municipalities across Passaic County w…
Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding Post-Christmas Storm Ends 2023 With Days Of Rain, Possible Flooding
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, …
Woman Rescued From Flood Waters In Chester County Woman Rescued From Flood Waters In Chester County
Woman Rescued From Flood Waters In Chester County First responders in Chester County waded through rainwater to rescue a driver who was trapped in her car during the flooding early Monday morning, Dec. 18, authorities say.  Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police were called to the 1200 block of Westtown-Thornton Road in Thornbury Township by a woman who was stuck in her vehicle, the department said in a release.  The driver had traveled on a flooded roadway and was now trapped in her car, with water inside and rising fast, authorities said.  Officer Robert Wheatcraft waded 100 yards through waist-high waters to help the woman…
Serious Storm Damage From Flash Flood In Eastern PA (PHOTOS) Serious Storm Damage From Flash Flood In Eastern PA (PHOTOS)
Serious Storm Damage From Flash Flood In Eastern PA (Photos) More storms may be yet to come, the National Weather Service advised as authorities are assessing damage after major thunderstorms left portions of Chester County underwater on Tuesday, July 25.  The National Weather Service had warned of a severe thunderstorm watch from Washington DC to the northern border of Connecticut around noon and lasting through 8 p.m.  By 8:30 p.m., the West Whiteland Fire Company said that it had made 16 water rescues to pull more than 30 people from their vehicles that had been caught in the flood.  "We cannot stress enough do not drive through flooded roadways…
Body Of 2-Year-Old Swept Away By Bucks County Floods Found 32 Miles Away Body Of 2-Year-Old Swept Away By Bucks County Floods Found 32 Miles Away
Body Of 2-Year-Old Swept Away By Bucks County Floods Found 32 Miles Away The body of a 2-year-old girl swept away by intense flooding last weekend in Bucks County has been found after a 6-day search. Matilda "Mattie" Shiels' body was found along the Delaware River in Philadelphia on Friday, July 21, AccuWeather reports. Her body was found after police in Philadelphia received a pair of 911 calls about a body being spotted in the river, and was recovered approximately 32 miles from where she was lost in Upper Makefield Township, the outlet says citing the Upper Makefield fire chief. Her brother, Conrad, 9 months, remains missing, and police said they are "devast…
Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims
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 Severe Flood Threat: Intense Downpours Forecast This Weekend Across Northeast
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 Flooding Downpours, Thunderstorms To Follow Another Day Of High Heat In Northeast
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…
July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast July 4th Forecast: Lightning Strikes Greatest Danger In Storms Targeting East Coast
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…
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…
Strong Cold Front Will Bring Severe Storms To Region: Here's What's Coming Strong Cold Front Will Bring Severe Storms To Region: Here's What's Coming
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…
STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day STORM WATCH: Heavy Rains To Soak NJ, PA Ahead Of Mother's Day
Storm Watch: 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 …
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…
Tracking 'Hurricane-Like' Storm Expected To Slam Northeast Tracking 'Hurricane-Like' Storm Expected To Slam Northeast
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…
'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain 'Marathon' Storm Threatens NJ, PA With Freezing Rain
'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…
Support Surges For Family Of Retired NYPD Officer Swept Away In Downingtown Flood Waters Support Surges For Family Of Retired NYPD Officer Swept Away In Downingtown Flood Waters
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…
Support Surges For Widow Of Bridgeport Man Who Died Saving Items In Flood Support Surges For Widow Of Bridgeport Man Who Died Saving Items In Flood
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…
Ex-Eagles WR Freddie Mitchell Goes To Walmart In Underwear After MontCo House Rescue Ex-Eagles WR Freddie Mitchell Goes To Walmart In Underwear After MontCo House Rescue
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…
Central PA Mobile Home Parks Flooded By Ida Central PA Mobile Home Parks Flooded By Ida
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…
Two Dead, Possibly More As Philadelphia Region Recovers From Tornadoes, Major Flooding Two Dead, Possibly More As Philadelphia Region Recovers From Tornadoes, Major Flooding
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…
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of NJ, PA Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of NJ, PA
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of NJ, PA A tornado watch has been issued in parts of Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move on the in region. The National Weather Service issued the watch to Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton, Hunterdon and Warren counties -- in effect until 10 p.m. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania until 10 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/jiMWctflyI — NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) September 1, 2021 The watch implies that a tornado is possible and communities should be prepared. A tornado warning, however, means that …
Fire Crews Rescue Child From Stuck Car In Delaware County Fire Crews Rescue Child From Stuck Car In Delaware County
Fire Crews Rescue Child From Stuck Car In Delaware County Fire crews in Delaware County rescued a child from a car that got stuck as a result of flooding from heavy rain showers Wednesday morning, according to a recent news report. Concordville Fire Department blocked the southbound lanes of Baltimore Pike by Creek Road in Chadds Ford as crews lifted the child to safety, 6abc reports. No injuries were reported. Click here for the full report by 6abc Action News.