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21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals 21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals 21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals
21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals A powerful winter storm has buried parts of Pennsylvania in more than 20 inches of snow as of Monday morning, Feb. 23, according to snowfall reports from the National Weather Service. The storm remains ongoing in some areas, and totals continue to climb, especially in eastern Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania Western PA saw lighter accumulations compared to the east. About 1 inch was reported in parts of the greater Pittsburgh area. Nearby communities such as Avonmore and Ford Cliff recorded around 2 inches. Somerset County reported just 1.2 inches in Callimont. Central Pennsylvania Sno…

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by Jillian Pikora
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More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS
Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS A brief tornado touched down in Quarryville during storms late Thursday, Sept. 4, the National Weather Service in State College confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 7. The EF-0 tornado produced peak winds of 70 mph, had a path length of 0.15 miles, and reached a maximum width of 30 yards, officials said. It spun up southeast of Collins at 9:31 p.m. and lifted the roof off a dugout at the Solanco Youth Baseball Association, according to the release. The tornado then crossed Kirkwood Pike and damaged crops in a field just north of Encounter Church before lifting near a wooded residential area northwes…

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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
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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Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms 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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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
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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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
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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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°
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
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Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where
Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where A twister and a tremor shook separate corners of Pennsylvania just days apart, officials say. Surveyors with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Clarion County on Tuesday, June 4, bringing 75 mph winds and damaging storms. The tornado carved its path along Brush Run Road, though officials say the exact track has not yet been determined. Crews also examined nearby damage along Haugh Hollow Road and Route 322, but determined that was caused by a downburst or straight-line winds peaking at 80 mph — not tornadic activity. This marks the first confirmed tornad…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing
Winds Up To 70 MPH, Hail, Lightning Expected In NJ, PA: Here's The Timing Flash flooding is slamming parts of New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania Friday, May 16, with more severe weather possible on Saturday, forecasters say. At 11:32 a.m., the National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a Flash Flood Warning after Doppler radar showed rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour. Some areas have already recorded an inch of rain. “Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms,” the NWS said. “Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.” The warning is in effect until 3:30 p.m. for the following counties: In New Jersey: Southwestern Mercer, Northwester…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Videos Show Tornado Confirmed In PA, National Weather Service Says Videos Show Tornado Confirmed In PA, National Weather Service Says Videos Show Tornado Confirmed In PA, National Weather Service Says
Videos Show Tornado Confirmed In PA, National Weather Service Says A tornado touched down near Bangor in Northampton County on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly confirmed. “We have confirmed a tornado occurred this afternoon near Bangor in Northampton County, PA,” the agency said. “Additional details will follow later this week after a storm damage assessment is completed.” Multiple videos of the twister surfaced before it was confirmed. LIKELY TORNADO ON THE GROUND…Moving towards Bangor, PA. Shot from Bushkill Township, PA. #PAwx @NWS_MountHolly pic.twitter.com/mr1MVtBYAA — joseph martucci (@jtooch07) May 6, 2025 …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley
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 …

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by Cecilia Levine