August 2021 - PA Weather Action

FINAL CALL RAINFALL FORECAST: Major Flooding Imminent as Remnants of Ida Likely to Dump 5-8″ of Rain for Many

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FINAL CALL RAINFALL FORECAST: Major Flooding Imminent as Remnants of Ida Likely to Dump 5-8″ of Rain for Many

Scattered heavy rain has already begun in parts of the state as this 24-36 hour deluge is just about to get going. Moderate to major…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 31, 2021

RAINFALL & RIVER FLOOD FORECAST: Significant Flooding Now Expected Across Parts of PA Wednesday into Thursday

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RAINFALL & RIVER FLOOD FORECAST: Significant Flooding Now Expected Across Parts of PA Wednesday into Thursday

OUR FINAL CALL FORECAST HAS BEEN POSTED: As Ida moves closer to the region, our confidence that widespread flooding will occur continues to increase. The…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 30, 2021

RAINFALL FORECAST: Hurricane Ida to Bring Flooding Rainfall to Areas of Pennsylvania Wednesday into Thursday

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RAINFALL FORECAST: Hurricane Ida to Bring Flooding Rainfall to Areas of Pennsylvania Wednesday into Thursday

SECOND CALL RAINFALL FORECAST POSTED: Hurricane Ida will be the third tropical system to impact Pennsylvania this hurricane season and it's still just August. Hurricane…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida Forecast to Make Landfall Sunday As 140 MPH Cat. 4 Hurricane; Watching Potential Impacts on Pennsylvania Next Week

Hurricane Ida Forecast to Make Landfall Sunday As 140 MPH Cat. 4 Hurricane; Watching Potential Impacts on Pennsylvania Next Week

A Category 4 Major Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall Sunday afternoon in Southern Louisiana, where mandatory evacuations are ongoing. Winds at landfall are…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 27, 2021

T.D. Fred to Bring Heavy Rain & Flash Flood Risk + Spin-Up Tornado Risk In Parts of Pennsylvania Wednesday

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T.D. Fred to Bring Heavy Rain & Flash Flood Risk + Spin-Up Tornado Risk In Parts of Pennsylvania Wednesday

Tropical Depression Fred is already producing heavy rain across the southern Appalachians as well as an enhanced tornado risk in the Carolinas, and all those…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 17, 2021

Excessive Heat + Severe Thunderstorm Risk to End Workweek

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Excessive Heat + Severe Thunderstorm Risk to End Workweek

Summer is not easing off the breaks whatsoever this week, with excessive heat combined with a severe thunderstorm risk nearly everyday in much of the…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 11, 2021