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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…

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by Mac Bullock
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FLOOD WATCH: Here's How Much Rain Could Fall In NJ, PA FLOOD WATCH: Here's How Much Rain Could Fall In NJ, PA
Flood Watch: Here's How Much Rain Could Fall In NJ, PA The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and advisories for much of the region Sunday, July 9. Most of New Jersey and areas west of Philadelphia are expected to see about 2 inches of rain between Sunday, July 9 and Tuesday, July 11, AccuWeather reports.  The Poconos, North Western New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley could see up to four inches of rain. Rainfall mapAccuWeather Storms were expected to begin in North Jersey in the evening hours, and remain strong through Monday, July 10, forecasters say. A severe thunderstorm watch was also issued for much of New Jersey as of S…

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by Cecilia Levine
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HEATWAVE? Temps Could Feel As Hot As 105 Degrees Across East Coast This Week HEATWAVE? Temps Could Feel As Hot As 105 Degrees Across East Coast This Week
Heatwave? Temps Could Feel As Hot As 105 Degrees Across East Coast This Week July is supposed to be hot. But this? It's abnormally hot. Parts of the Northeast are experiencing the first heatwave of the year this week, with real-feel temps at 90 or above three days in a row, according to AccuWeather.  That could be the case in Philadelphia, where temps hit 90 on Monday, July 3, and then 88 on Tuesday, July 4. In Washington DC, temps hit 92 and 93 degrees. "Because the 30-year average high temperature has crept upward in recent decades in the nation's capital, the criteria for a heat wave should probably be more like the low to mid-90s for a heat wave, rather than t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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CODE PURPLE: Air Quality Extremely Unhealthy In Pittsburgh Area CODE PURPLE: Air Quality Extremely Unhealthy In Pittsburgh Area
Code Purple: Air Quality Extremely Unhealthy In Pittsburgh Area Air quality levels were continuing to worsen across Pennsylvania Thursday, June 29, due to the Canadian wildfire smoke. According to AirNow.gov, the Air Quality Index (AQI) as of 8 a.m. in Pittsburgh had reached 238 — code purple. In other words, extremely unhealthy for any group, especially those with sensitivities. AQI levels in greater Philadelphia were at 162. Spotty showers have tapered off. We'll be precip-free for the next 24 to 36 hours. Lows tonight will be a few degrees... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Residents we…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then
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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by Cecilia Levine
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Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say
Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say The air quality in the Northeast could get worse before it gets better, meteorologists say. A red air quality alert (unhealthy) was issued across New Jersey, with a purple issue (very unhealthy) in greater Philadelphia due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires being pushed into the area. The question on everyone's mind now: When will air quality improve? According to Weather.com, hopefully this weekend. The region is expected to see a change in weather pattern, which is expected to change the wind direction and push remaining smoke out. Air quality will be very poor today due to the s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Weekend Storms To Slam East Coast With Heavy Rain, 50 MPH Winds Weekend Storms To Slam East Coast With Heavy Rain, 50 MPH Winds
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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by Cecilia Levine
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Springtime Heatwave Paves Way For Even Hotter Summer In Northeast, Old Farmer's Almanac Says Springtime Heatwave Paves Way For Even Hotter Summer In Northeast, Old Farmer's Almanac Says
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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by Cecilia Levine
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Snow Headed To Region Tonight Snow Headed To Region Tonight
Snow Headed To Region Tonight Another round of snow is headed to parts of North and Central Jersey, along with eastern Pennsylvania Monday evening, March 6, making for slippery travel conditions Tuesday morning. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high around 50. Rain is expected to begin around 10 p.m. and change to snow for North and Central Jersey, along with the Poconos and greater Philadelphia, overnight. Rain is expected to change to snow tonight in much of eastern PA, and in northern and central NJ. A quick accumulation is expected with the precipitation ending toward daybreak on Tuesday. #pawx #njwx Poste…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Another Winter Storm On Track To Dump More Snow On Region, Forecasters Say Another Winter Storm On Track To Dump More Snow On Region, Forecasters Say
Another Winter Storm On Track To Dump More Snow On Region, Forecasters Say Another winter storm could be bringing more snow to the region on Friday, forecasters say. Between 1 and 6 inches of snow are being predicted by AccuWeather meteorologists across New Jersey and much of Pennsylvania from Friday, March 3 into Saturday, March 4. However, there are several factors that will decide if the northeast sees snow or rain. "A storm that tracks from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians will keep the heaviest snow closer to the Great Lakes, upstate New York and northern New England," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis said.  "…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Snow In Store For Southeast PA? Don't Get Your Hopes Up, Meteorologists Say Snow In Store For Southeast PA? Don't Get Your Hopes Up, Meteorologists Say
Snow In Store For Southeast PA? Don't Get Your Hopes Up, Meteorologists Say A winter storm is en route to the east coast Monday, Feb. 27, but meteorologists say Philadelphians shouldn't expect much to stick around.  Southeastern Pennsylvania can expect wet snow or sleet to move into the area Monday evening along the I-95 corridor, but significant accumulation is unlikely, said the National Weather Service's Philadelphia and Mount Holly station.  ❄️🌧️ Here is a general idea of how tonight's system will evolve. Some wet snow or sleet may occur at onset this evening... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, February 27, 2023 Som…

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by Mac Bullock
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Pair Of Storms Could Bring Flurries, Lots Of Rain To Northeast In Coming Days Pair Of Storms Could Bring Flurries, Lots Of Rain To Northeast In Coming Days
Pair Of Storms Could Bring Flurries, Lots Of Rain To Northeast In Coming Days Temps and snow flurries will both be falling this weekend, with an even bigger storm bringing mostly rain to the region early next week, forecasters say. On Friday evening, Feb. 24, temperatures will plummet into the 20s and 30s, a vast difference from the  near-spring weather that's consumed much of winter. 🥶🧥 Bundle up if you're heading out this evening! We're expecting the coldest temperatures in about 3 weeks across the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, February 24, 2023 Snow flurries are being forecast beginning in the late morning Saturd…

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by Cecilia Levine