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Newly-Formed Tropical System In Atlantic Expected To Become Hurricane
A new system that formed in the Atlantic basin is expected to strengthen to tropical storm status before possibly becoming the first hurricane of the 2023 season. Tropical Depression 3, which developed on Monday, June 19 in the central Atlantic, is expected to continue to move toward the west for the next several days, according to the National Hurricane Center. "The system should be approaching the Lesser Antilles late this week," said the hurricane center. "Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast, and the depression is forecast to be…
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These Maps Show Realtime Smoke, Air Quality As Canadian Wildfires Rage
Can't tell if it's smoke or cloudy skies above? The following realtime configurations and air quality maps won't have you guessing anymore. A realtime configuration from Fire Smoke Canada — the Canadian portal for information about wildland fire weather and smoke — shows exactly where each of the more than 150 wildfires are raging and predicts roughly how heavy the smoke will be and where. The New York Times, meanwhile, has a similar smoke forecast map that indicates light, medium, or high levels of smoke from the fires, based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The rea…
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Tornado, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In Central PA: NWS
UPDATE: The warnings expired at 11:30 a.m., according to NWS. ORIGINAL: A Tornado Warning has been issued in Lancaster County. A storm system capable of tornados and straight-line wind damage was over Quarryville at 10:49 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The warning was still in place at 11:15 a.m. "Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Little Britain, Christiana, White Horse, Kirkwood and Georgetown," NWS said. Quarter size hail is also possible in the area. The NWS offers the following advice: Move to a basement or an interi…
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Tornado Touches Down In Central PA: NWS
A tornado touched down in Central Pennsylvania on Monday, June 12, 2023, according to National Weather Service. The EF-0 tornado had estimated winds of 75 mph, with a track of about 1/3 mile and a width of approximately 130 yards, Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in State College explained. The tornado touched down in the area of Cloverleaf Road in Conewago Township around 1:30 p.m., according to the NWS. It managed to rip large trees out by their roots, tear limbs off other trees, and pulled siding off at least one home before it dissipated approximately two minutes lat…
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Smoky Summer: Could Week Of Wildfires Be Preview Of What's Ahead?
Are this week's smoky skies a preview of Summer 2023 in the Northeast? According to U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey, that depends. Ramsey is quoted by CBS New York saying "it's really just going be all about the wind shift." According to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson, the Canadian wildfires are showing no signs of slowing down and will "likely continue to burn over Quebec into the summer, as they are in remote, heavily wooded areas," he said. But, if what Ramsey is saying is true, then raging fires in Canada — and locally, for that matter — …
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Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn
Widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to bring hazardous air quality levels across the region. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates again on Thursday, June 8, according to the National Weather Service. Check air quality conditions in your area, visit AirNow.gov by clicking here. "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. ALSO SEE: Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostl…
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Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then
Looks like the East Coast has a smoky few days in store. But fear not, relief is allegedly on the way. As of Thursday, June 8, levels in North Jersey were considered very unhealthy and in greater Philadelphia/the Lehigh Valley were considered hazardous. Levels in the Baltimore and Washington DC area were also considered very unhealthy as of Thursday morning. ALSO SEE: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Canadian wildfire smoke expends south Thursday and Friday.AccuWeather Smoke improvement forecast from AccuWeather.AccuWeather Areas around New Yor…
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Weekend Storms To Slam East Coast With Heavy Rain, 50 MPH Winds
April showers are in full swing this weekend, with a pair of storms set to drench much of the East Coast, meteorologists say. States along the eastern seaboard could see up to four inches of rain, which had already begun in the first storm on Friday, April 28 in parts of Maryland and Virginia, AccuWeather reports. ☔️🌧️ ☔️ As rain begins to move into the region this morning, here is our latest forecast for the total rainfall for the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, April 28, 2023 Precipitation will pick up across Pennsylvania and New Jersey Fr…
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Springtime Heatwave Paves Way For Even Hotter Summer In Northeast, Old Farmer's Almanac Says
It's not quite beach season yet but it sure will feel like it this week as a springtime heatwave kicks off in the Northeast. And according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it might be an indication of the summer that's in store. Temps are expected to soar well into the 70s and 80s, with each day being warmer than the last beginning Tuesday, April 11, and continuing through the end of the week, meteorologists at AccuWeather.com say. We're in the midst of a stretch of beautiful weather for mid-April. Check out those high temps for the rest of the week.... Posted by US National Weather Servi…
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Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages will be the main threat from a potent storm system that will sweep through the region. It's on track to arrive overnight Friday, March 31 into Saturday, April 1, with scattered thunderstorms at times through early Saturday evening before the system moves out, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be as high as 50 to 60 miles per hour. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com). Ahead of the storm, Friday, March 31 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers s…
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Spring Storm To Drench Northeast
Gear up for a rainy weekend: Meteorologists are predicting an early spring storm this weekend in the Northeast. Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, with chilly weather setting the stage for a rainy Saturday, March 25, AccuWeather and the National Weather Service say. ☔️ Keep that umbrella handy! It'll be a very mild to warm day with scattered showers. There could be a few thunderstorms... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 "New York City will be raw, rainy and chilly from late Fr…
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Cold Front With Gusty Winds Will Arrive Just Before Start Of Spring
The start of spring is just days away, but winter won't be going out quietly. A cold front will arrive in the region on Saturday night, March 18, followed by gusty winds into Sunday, March 19, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill values overnight during the weekend will be in the teens and 20s. "The cold may be harshest during the start and end of the days when the sun is low in the sky and the winds are strong," AccuWeather.com says. Astronomical spring begins at 5:24 p.m. on Monday, March 20. It will be dry the next few days: partly sunny on Saturday, with a high …
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