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Imelda Becomes Category 1 Storm With 75 MPH Winds As Twin Hurricanes Swirl In Atlantic
Two spinning giants now command the Atlantic, and one of them just crossed the threshold. The National Hurricane Center said Tuesday, Sept. 30, that Imelda had strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph and was turning sharply to the east‑northeast. A hurricane watch is in effect for Bermuda, with the storm expected to approach the island on Wednesday and track away from the United States mainland. Nearby Hurricane Humberto brushed past Bermuda earlier and is also curving out to sea, setting up a one‑two punch of swell for the region. Neither s…
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Arrival Of Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Rounds Of Rain: Here's Timing
A long-awaited soaking is finally on the way for the Northeast, with multiple rounds of rain, and a few rumbles of thunder, as a days-long unsettled stretch starts. Forecasters at the National Weather Service and AccuWeather say a pattern change will funnel moisture into the region delivering widespread showers that will help chip away at ongoing dryness. Downpours and thunderstorms will be possible in the afternoon and evening Tuesday, Sept. 23. While many communities will welcome the rain, brief heavy bursts could cause issues where the water runs off instead of soaking in. That w…
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Tornado Confirmed After Severe Storms Batter Northeast
A fast-moving round of severe storms swept through the Northeast, spawning a rare tornado in New England and leaving a trail of downed trees, power outages, and canceled events in its wake. The National Weather Service confirmed that the twister touched down in Holden, Massachusetts, located northwest of Worcester, late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 6, as part of an intense line of storms that moved across about a dozen states. It was rated an EF-1 twister, the second weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita damage scale. Radar detected the tornado around 4:07 p.m., along with a clear …
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Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast
A surge of tropical moisture unleashed by Hurricane Erin is set to drench the Northeast with meteorologists warning that sudden, drenching downpours could trigger dangerous flash flooding from Virginia to New England on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Tropical air funneled northward by Hurricane Erin is colliding with a stalled weather front, setting the stage for intense rainfall and the risk of flash flooding across a wide swath of the Appalachians and Northeast from late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, AccuWeather meteorologists report. While Erin itself is spinning offshore, the heav…
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Here Comes Erin: East Coast On Alert As Massive Hurricane Rapidly Grows Larger
As Hurricane Erin balloons in size and power over the Atlantic, the storm is poised to unleash life-threatening surf, dangerous rip currents, and coastal flooding up and down the US East Coast starting Tuesday, Aug. 19. Beachgoers and coastal residents from Florida to New England are bracing for a turbulent week as Hurricane Erin, now a major Category 3 storm, churns slowly northward off the Atlantic seaboard. The National Hurricane Center warns that Erin is expected to grow even larger as it tracks 150 to 250 miles east of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, pushing waves as high as 20 fee…
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Erin’s Expanding Reach: Major Hurricane Will Grow, Have 'Far Reaching' Impact On Atlantic Coast
As Hurricane Erin churns off the Atlantic, its growing power threatens to send dangerous waves and life-threatening rip currents crashing onto the US East Coast, even as its eye remains far out at sea. Erin, now a major Category 4 storm, is forecast to grow even larger and unleash hazardous conditions along the Atlantic coast this week, according to the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather. As of Monday morning, Aug. 18, Erin’s maximum sustained winds have surged to 130 mph, with the storm’s center positioned about 130 miles east-northeast of Grand Turk Island and moving northwes…
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Monster Hurricane Erin’s Path Holds Key To US Coastal Threat
Hurricane Erin had grown into a monstrous force in the Atlantic, and its next move could spell trouble for some of the East Coast’s most vulnerable spots. Packing winds that peaked at 160 mph, Erin has weakened to a still-dangerous Category 3 storm Sunday morning, Aug. 17, churning up life-threatening surf and rip currents from the Carolinas to New England. The National Hurricane Center warns that the storm’s path over the next few days will be crucial in determining whether North Carolina’s Outer Banks, New York's Long Island, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, face direct impacts or are s…
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Now Packing 160 MPH Winds, Hurricane Erin Suddenly Becomes Category 5 Monster
Hurricane Erin has transformed from a formidable storm into a record-breaking powerhouse, roaring across the Atlantic with sustained winds of 160 mph and earning a rare Category 5 status. The National Hurricane Center confirmed Erin’s explosive intensification just before midday Saturday, Aug. 16. A look at Erin's projected path through Friday, Aug. 22. AccuWeather Its surge to its status as the most potent possible storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale comes just 24 hours after it became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. The storm’s rapid stre…
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Erin Expected To Become Category 4 Hurricane As It Approaches US Coast
Tropical Storm Erin could be hours away from becoming a major Category 4 hurricane as it barrels across the Atlantic toward the US East Coast, raising alarms from the Caribbean to New England. Updated story - Erin Strengthens To Become First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025: Here's Latest "Erin is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later today," The National Hurricane Center said in a statement early Friday morning, Aug. 15. The center's latest advisory at 5 a.m. Friday placed Erin north of Puerto Rico, with its projected path steering between Bermuda and the US East Coast. For…
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New Update: Tropical Storm Erin Nears Major Hurricane Status As East Coast Eyes Impact
Tropical Storm Erin, a brewing powerhouse in the Atlantic, is gaining strength and is forecast to become the season’s first hurricane by the weekend. It has the potential to be a major hurricane, prompting millions along the US East Coast and Caribbean to keep a close watch. “People along the East Coast from the Carolinas to New England and Atlantic Canada should monitor forecast updates closely through the weekend," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. As of the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. advisory on Thursday, Aug. 14, Erin was centered across the north…
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Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength
A strengthening tropical storm in the Atlantic is capturing attention, and for good reason. "Erin is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane by the weekend, prompting heightened alerts across the Caribbean and along the US East Coast," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. “At this point in the hurricane season, everyone needs to be prepared. "Make sure your emergency supplies are stocked up, review your safety plans and evacuation routes, and check your insurance coverage. The climatological peak of hurricane season is just four weeks away.” Acco…
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Tropical Storm Zone Concerns: Forecasters Watch Atlantic Development
A brewing storm cluster between the southeastern US coast and Bermuda is drawing close scrutiny from meteorologists, as conditions become increasingly favorable for tropical development in the coming days. Updated story - Tropical Storm Forms: Dexter To Bring Rough Surf To East Coast With the typically quiet late July period giving way to warmer waters and a stalled front, the Atlantic may soon see its next named storm — Dexter — emerge from this volatile zone. Forecasters are monitoring the area for potential tropical formation between Saturday, Aug. 2, and Tuesday, Aug. 5. …
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Reading Area Could See 5 Inches Of Rain As Flash Flood Watch Begins
A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…
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161 Now Confirmed Missing After Catastrophic July 4th Flash Flooding In Texas
The number of missing people following the historic flash flooding that swept through central Texas early on the morning of July 4 has now climbed to 161. The death toll has reached 109 statewide, Gov. Greg Abbott announced late Tuesday afternoon, July 8 at a press conference. A total of 94 of the deaths were in Kerr County in the state's Hill Country. There are five campers and one counselor from historic Camp Mystic in Kerr County now unaccounted for. Initially, 27 girls who attended the camp were missing. Abbott said there likely could be more people missing. The flooding was more …
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Texas Flash Flood Tragedy Update: Number Of Deaths Reaches 82; Trump Signs Disaster Declaration
The number of deaths after torrential downpours caused catastrophic flooding in south-central Texas has now reached 82, according to authorities. A search for 27 missing girls from a summer camp devastated by downpours is ongoing. Flash flooding along the Guadalupe River early Friday, July 4, devastated communities in the state's Hill Country. The flooding overwhelmed homes, camps, and roads as water rose more than 26 feet in just a few hours. Officials said months’ worth of rain fell in under two hours. Most of the confirmed deaths occurred in Kerr County, located about 60 miles no…
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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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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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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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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…
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Oscar Heading North After Making Landfall In Cuba As Hurricane
Oscar is now moving north after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane. It's now a tropical storm on landfall on Sunday evening, Oct. 20 in eastern Cuba, where heavy rain will continue causing life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the National Hurricane Center. Oscar formed rapidly over the weekend, After being upgraded to a tropical storm Saturday morning, Oct. 19, it strengthened to hurricane status just hours later. As it tracks north, Oscar will bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the southeastern Bahamas M…
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Homes Evacuated As Flash Floods Hit North Eastern PA
Homes were being evacuated in Lycoming as the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 12:34 p.m. on Friday in effect until 2:30 p.m. for Lycoming County. Evacuation announcements are occurring in the areas of Upper and Lower Cottage Avenue of Old Lycoming and Lycoming Townships, police said. Old Lycoming and Hepburn FD, along with LRPD and LCSO will be going door to door advising residents of Lycoming Creek's continual quick rise. LOYASOCK CREEK RAIN/FLOOD UPDATE. We are OPEN. The Sock is still rising. Most of …
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Tracking Hurricane Debby: Tornadoes Pose Main Threat As Storm Takes Inland Path
The forecast track has shifted for Hurricane Debby, which is set to pass through northern Maryland and Pennsylvania, and drop torrential rain on surrounding areas late this week. The AccuWeather map shows that Debby's path has taken a westward shift, and is set to work its way through northern Maryland then Eastern Pennsylvania Friday, Aug. 9 into Saturday (after moving through the Carolinas Thursday, Aug. 8). Tornadoes are the main threat and severe thunderstorms are possible, the National Weather Service said. "A more inland track of the remnants of Debby places our r…
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: Driver Rescued From Flash Flooding In Lancaster Co. (
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A driver was rescued from flash flooding in Lancaster County on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, fire officials explained. The flood water came from Pequea Creek quickly trapping one vehicle This on Route 324 just north of Silver Mine Road in Pequea Township, Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company officials detailed. "Quick thinking neighbors helped the driver out of the vehicle and to safety," Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company officials said. Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company At one point the vehicle was floating in the water, according to the fire company.&…
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Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast
We've got one more day of stormy weather before another day of extreme heat. Pick your poison. A system that dropped several inches of rain on the Northeast on Saturday, Aug. 3 is expected to be followed by another round of storms on Sunday, Aug. 4, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. And forecasters say widespread travel disruptions are expected. Quite a busy week is on tap for us. Another round of showers & thunderstorms will impact the area this afternoon &... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Sunday, August 4, 2024…
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Out With A Bang: Isolated Tornadoes, Severe Storms Likely To End Heatwave In NJ, PA
We're going out with a bang. The final day of heat and humidity in New Jersey and Pennsylvania is expected to precede a brand-new round of strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of the arrival of a cold front, the National Weather Service says. Storm activity on Sunday, June 23, will last from around 2 p.m. until around 11 p.m., with the most severe storms expected starting in the late afternoon and continuing into the evening. According to a weather map from the NWS, marginal storms are likely along the Jersey Shore with severe scattered storms possible across most of New Jersey a…
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Cause Of Death Revealed For Ephrata Man 'Trapped' By Conestoga River: Coroner
A second Ephrata man has ended up dead in an area waterway in under a week. Allen "Ray" Nolt, was driving along Cabin Drive in West Earl Township when his vehicle became "trapped in the high waters" of the Conestoga River on Monday morning, Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber explained. The "submerged" 73-year-old was rescued from his vehicle and taken to WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital's Emergency Department, where he was pronounced dead at 7:43 a.m., on Dec. 18, Bieber detailed. Our Water Rescue Team continues to respond to stranded motorists throughout the Northeast regi…
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Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning. Portions of northeast PA and northern NJ are now under an Enhanced Risk fo…
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Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Could Shake Up Otherwise Calm Days In Northeast
Thunderstorms heading to the Northeast are likely to shake up otherwise calm and pleasant days late this week and early next, forecasters say. The weather pattern already began to turn Thursday, Aug. 3, changing from sunny skies to mostly cloudy, with the possibility of storms looming over the late afternoon and evening. 🌅 Good morning all! Another (mostly) dry day is on tap for the region with warm temperatures mainly in the the low to... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 3, 2023 Showers and a few isolated thunderstorms will be poss…
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Search Ends For Infant Lost In Bucks County Flood: Officials
After more than a week of active efforts to locate 9-month-old Conrad Sheils, Bucks County officials are ending their search. Sheils, his sister 2-year-old Matilda, and their mother Katie Seley were swept away in the flash flooding that submerged sections of Bucks on Sunday, July 16, Daily Voice has reported. Seley and five other adults were found dead during the initial search that Sunday, police said at the time, but Conrad and Matilda remained the focus of a county-wide recovery effort for the week following. Matilda's remains were found near the Delaware River on Friday, July 21 so…
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Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding downpours into Tuesday," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydno…
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Vigil Planned For Bucks Flood Victims As Search For Missing Kids Continues
Officials in Bucks County are still seeking the two young children who were swept away during flash flooding on Sunday, July 16. As the search for 9-month-old Conrad Sheils and his sister 2-year-old Matilda enters day three, Upper Makefield police say they are shutting down roads in the area to ease their efforts. For Tuesday, July 18: Taylorsville Road is closed from Rt. 532 to Mt. Eyre Road. Mt. Eyre Road is closed at Walker Road. Rt. 532 is closed from Wrightstown Road to Meadowview Drive. River Road is closed from Embarcation Drive to Mt. Eyre Road. In Lower Makef…
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