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Tornadoes, 70 MPH Gusts Possible As Severe Thunderstorm Watch Takes Effect For These Locales
A broad severe thunderstorm watch has been issued across parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic as a volatile weather setup moves into the region.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued the watch shortly before 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, with the watch remaining in effect until 8 p.m.
The watch covers all of New Jersey, much of eastern Pennsylvania, southeastern New York, southwestern Connecticut, and parts of Delaware. It includes New York City, the lower Hudson Valley, Nassau County on Long Island, Philadelphia, and Bridgeport. Suffolk County on Long Island i…
Severe Storm Risk Intensifies: Where Damaging Winds, Flash Flooding Are Most Likely
The most dangerous part of an approaching storm system is coming into sharper focus, with millions facing the threat of damaging winds and flooding.
The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center says a broad section of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic faces a slight risk of excessive rainfall Thursday, Aug. 27, as a slow-moving front taps deep moisture and instability.
The risk zone extends from the Washington, DC, area northeast through Baltimore, Philadelphia, northern New Jersey, New York City, and parts of eastern New York.
“Thursday’s storms are occurring at a particularly inco…
New Storm System Nears Northeast After Pleasant Stretch: Latest Timing
A stretch of crisp, comfortable weather across the Northeast will give way to a more unsettled pattern later this week.
Click here for a new, updated story: Potent Storm System Nears Northeast With Damaging Winds, Flooding Risk
Wednesday, Aug, 26 will remain dry for most of the region, with temperatures around 80 degrees and light winds, according to the National Weather Service.
The change becomes more noticeable Thursday, Aug. 27, as warmer, more humid air returns and a frontal boundary approaches.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center outlook calls for cloud…
2 Tornadoes Tear Through PA, Including Lancaster, As EF2 With 120 MPH Winds Rips Off Roofs
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…
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…
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.
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Officials also issued severe thunderstorm and flood warnings for parts of Virginia and western Maryland.
"Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for a large porti…
Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said.
Residents in Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Reading, and across North and Central Jersey are impacted, the NWS said.
“Isolated thunderstorms have developed over portions of the region,” the National Weather Service said in a Tuesday afternoon update. “The primary threat will be for hail and damaging winds across eastern PA and northern/central NJ.”
Threats include:
Scattered hail up to ping-pong ball size
Wind gusts …
Possible Tornados, High Winds, Severe Storms Threaten Pennsylvania
A powerful storm system moving through the East Coast is expected to bring severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania late Sunday, March 16, into the evening, forecasters say.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) and AccuWeather, the storm poses several risks, including:
Damaging wind gusts between 55-65 mph, with isolated gusts up to 90 mph possible.
Heavy rain leading to flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Possible isolated tornadoes, particularly in eastern Pennsylvania and the Delmarva region.
"Widespr…
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night.
Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show.
Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
