When Will The Rain Stop? Flood Watch Issued Across Region When Will The Rain Stop? Flood Watch Issued Across Region
When Will The Rain Stop? Flood Watch Issued Across Region The second of two weekend storms was in full swing Sunday afternoon, April 30, with heavy rains pouring down and a flood watch in effect across New Jersey and greater Philadelphia. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain were expected to come down Sunday, and up to four total for the weekend. Flooding was the main concern with a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms possible in the evening, the National Weather Service said.  The flood watch will be in effect until 10 p.m. After that, rain was expected to taper off and stop sometime between midnight and daybreak. "The primary hazard is expe…
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…
Tornado Upends Trees, Damages Roofs In Berks County: NWS Tornado Upends Trees, Damages Roofs In Berks County: NWS
Tornado Upends Trees, Damages Roofs In Berks County: NWS The severe thunderstorms and heavy winds that rained out Berks County over the weekend were accompanied by an EF-1 tornado, the National Weather Service has confirmed.  The twister traveled about a mile through Womelsdorf on Saturday, April 22 in about a two-minute span, meteorologists said in a report published Tuesday. It began at 4:18 p.m. just southwest of the borough along Route 419, pushing over wooden telephone poles near the Lebanon County line as it made its way northeast, NWS wrote.  The storm mangled and uprooted some softwood trees near Conrad Weiser West Elementary School, wher…
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…
Here's Time Frame For Scattered Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Possible Here's Time Frame For Scattered Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Possible
Here's Time Frame For Scattered Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Possible An unsettled weather pattern that has arrived in the region will include scattered thunderstorms and dramatic shifts in temperatures. Morning fog on Thursday, April 6 will give way to partial sunshine with a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms moving in for the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.  Parts of our area have been upgraded to a slight risk (2/5) for severe weather on Thursday. As a cold front arrives this... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, April 6, 2023 Some of the storms could be strong to seve…
Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages will be the main threat from a potent storm system that will sweep through the region. It's on track to arrive overnight Friday, March 31 into Saturday, April 1, with scattered thunderstorms at times through early Saturday evening before the system moves out, according to the National Weather Service.  Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be as high as 50 to 60 miles per hour. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com). Ahead of the storm, Friday, March 31 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers s…
Spring Storm To Drench Northeast Spring Storm To Drench Northeast
Spring Storm To Drench Northeast Gear up for a rainy weekend: Meteorologists are predicting an early spring storm this weekend in the Northeast. Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers, with chilly weather setting the stage for a rainy Saturday, March 25, AccuWeather and the National Weather Service say. ☔️ Keep that umbrella handy! It'll be a very mild to warm day with scattered showers. There could be a few thunderstorms... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, March 23, 2023 "New York City will be raw, rainy and chilly from late Fr…
Cold Front With Gusty Winds Will Arrive Just Before Start Of Spring Cold Front With Gusty Winds Will Arrive Just Before Start Of Spring
Cold Front With Gusty Winds Will Arrive Just Before Start Of Spring The start of spring is just days away, but winter won't be going out quietly. A cold front will arrive in the region on Saturday night, March 18, followed by gusty winds into Sunday, March 19, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill values overnight during the weekend will be in the teens and 20s. "The cold may be harshest during the start and end of the days when the sun is low in the sky and the winds are strong," AccuWeather.com says. Astronomical spring begins at 5:24 p.m. on Monday, March 20. It will be dry the next few days: partly sunny on Saturday, with a high …
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Storm Packed With Strong Winds Is Coming It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Storm Packed With Strong Winds Is Coming
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Storm Packed With Strong Winds Is Coming We're just hours away from the start of Daylight saving time with clocks moving ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Though it's "Spring Forward" time, a potent storm that will be packed with a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and strong winds that could cause power outages is headed to the region.  The time frame for the storm is Monday, March 13 into Tuesday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. A look at projected snowfall totals from the early week Nor'easter.AccuWeather.com It will be the second winter storm in the span of days as the weekend is off to a messy storm…
Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing
Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing A brand-new storm on track for this week could bring accumulating snowfall to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. "It is possible for accumulating snow to reach all the way to coastal areas of New Jersey, New York, and southern New England," AccuWeather Meteorologist Joseph Bauer said. Ahead of the expected arrival of the storm, the remainder of the workweek will be dry and breezy, the National Weather Service says. The high temperature on Wednesday, March 8 will be in the mid-40s w…
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…
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.  "…