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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 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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Wildfire Smoke, Dangerous Heat Grip Eastern PA in Back-to-Back Weather Alerts Wildfire Smoke, Dangerous Heat Grip Eastern PA in Back-to-Back Weather Alerts
Wildfire Smoke, Dangerous Heat Grip Eastern PA in Back-to-Back Weather Alerts Officials are urging residents to take precautions as wildfire smoke and extreme heat bring poor air quality and health risks to much of the tri-state region. The area is under multiple air quality and heat advisories through Wednesday, July 30. Air Quality Alerts in Effect On Sunday, July 27, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued Code Orange air quality alerts due to elevated levels of fine particulate pollution. These conditions can be especially harmful to people with heart or lung conditions, young ch…

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Tropical Risk Areas Emerge In Atlantic New Tropical Risk Areas Emerge In Atlantic
New Tropical Risk Areas Emerge In Atlantic Forecasters are watching two potential trouble spots in the Atlantic basin for signs of tropical development heading into mid-July. According to AccuWeather, environmental conditions may support limited tropical activity in two areas — one in the western Atlantic, the other farther east — between Tuesday, July 15 and Friday, July 18. Where a system forms could affect where it goes: If development occurs on the Atlantic side of Florida, it could trend north toward the Southeast coast. If it forms on the Gulf side, movement may steer west along the northern Gulf coast. Even without an organ…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain
Tropical Storm Chantal Makes Landfall, Now Tracking North With Strong Winds, Torrential Rain Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall just before sunrise Sunday, July 6, near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, bringing strong winds, torrential rain, and storm surge to parts of the state’s coast. The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm conditions will persist in the warning area through Sunday morning, with heavy rainfall continuing across South Carolina through the day and into North Carolina by Monday, July 7.  Forecasters warned of flash flooding and localized rainfall totals of up to 10 inches near the storm’s center. While Chantal is expected to lose wind strength qu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Chantal Named Off Atlantic Coast: Here's New Projected Path Tropical Storm Chantal Named Off Atlantic Coast: Here's New Projected Path
Tropical Storm Chantal Named Off Atlantic Coast: Here's New Projected Path A system off the Atlantic Coast has just strengthened to become a tropical storm. Chantal formed off the southeast coast just after 8 a.m. Saturday, July 5, the National Hurricane Center said.  The storm, packed with 40 mph winds, is located about 150 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. It is moving north-northwest at about 2 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for portions of the Carolinas, and tropical storm conditions are expected to begin in that area later Saturday. It is expected to make landfall on Sunday afternoon, July 6, in South Carolina, and then …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms
Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms A weak tornado briefly touched down in Berks County, damaging trees along a nearly mile-long path, the National Weather Service confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday, July 2. The EF-0 twister struck Weavertown in Amity Township around 4:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, according to the NWS Mount Holly office. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph. "Several trees had large limbs broken or snapped off, some of which were twisted," the agency wrote. One tree was completely uprooted, and tree damage continued along Weavertown Lane, crossing Old Swede Road. The tornado’s path ended at Boyertown Pik…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…

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by Chris Spiker
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First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms
First Tropical Storm Of 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms Tropical Storm Andrea has spun to life in the open Atlantic, becoming the first named system of the 2025 hurricane season. The storm, which formed late Tuesday morning, June 24, is churning hundreds of miles east-northeast of Bermuda and is expected to weaken as early as Wednesday, June 25.  The National Hurricane Center posted an update at 11 a.m. AST confirming Andrea’s formation, but emphasized that the system poses no threat to land. “Andrea has formed in the Atlantic,” the agency posted. “It is forecast to weaken and dissipate on Wednesday as it remains over the open ocean.” And…

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by Joe Lombardi
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28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania 28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania
28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania Blistering temperatures and busted substations are pushing Pennsylvania's electric grid to the brink. Over 28,000 customers across the state were left in the dark Monday, June 23, as oppressive heat surged into the region, compounding recovery efforts from Thursday night's severe storms, utility companies said. Littlestown Blackout: Substation Failure Leaves 65% Without Power In Adams County, more than 2,500 First Energy customers are without power after a “major equipment failure” at a Met-Ed substation, according to a statement from Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. That failure also disru…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region
Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region Wild winds, large hail, floods, and possible tornadoes may roll through the region overnight, forecasters are warning. The National Weather Service issued a "Level 3 High Impact Severe Weather Threat" on Thursday, June 19, as storms begin hitting the area. 12:24pm CDT #SPC_MD 1364 , #njwx #pawx #dewx #mdwx #vawx #dcwx #wvwx, https://t.co/Y7ej7h7rco pic.twitter.com/q6cAaizrQk — NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) June 19, 2025 Officials also issued severe thunderstorm and flood warnings for parts of Virginia and western Maryland. "Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for a large porti…

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by Zak Failla
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Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm
Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm A powerful hurricane has slammed into southern Mexico, marking a historic first for the tropical calendar. Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday, June 19, near the southwestern coast of Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm, unleashing destructive winds, storm surge, and torrential rainfall. It is the first major hurricane on record to strike Mexico during the month of June. "Erick has been moving through an area with exceptionally warm ocean waters, plenty of moisture and very little disruptive wind shear," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. "Rapid intensification…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100°
Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with “heat index values up to 99 expected” and the potential for it to feel even hotter in the sun. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, through 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, as dangerously high temperatures and humidity grip the region. ⚠️ Heat Advisory Areas Include: Camden County Gloucester County Northwestern Burlington County Philadelphia County Delaware County “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” officials said in the advisory issued at 2:22 a…

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by Cecilia Levine