Lead Forecaster Josh Adams, Author at PA Weather Action

Early Season Snowfall Potential Thursday Evening into Friday in Pennsylvania

Please view the article linked below for our updated forecast for this storm, which includes revised snowfall totals. Just weeks ago we were wondering where…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams November 19, 2024

Long Range Forecast PA Weather Action Statewide Winter Weather

2024-2025 Winter Outlook in Pennsylvania: Will the Stretch of Weak Winters Continue?

Since starting PA Weather Action nine years ago, every single winter has ended with above average temperatures overall. Will we get our tenth consecutive winter…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams November 12, 2024

Fall Weather Statewide

Freeze Forecast for Wednesday into Late Week; First Snowflakes Possible Across Parts of Pennsylvania!

After temperatures over the weekend soared to near 80 degrees in Southern PA, a strong cold front accompanied by gusty winds came through today. Temperatures…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams October 14, 2024

Northern Lights

G4 Storm Observed: Where Will Aurora Be Viewable in Pennsylvania Thursday Night?

A G4 geomagnetic storm has been observed, with a KP of 7.67 as of 2:00 PM Eastern US time. We are only hours from sunset,…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams October 10, 2024

Northern Lights

Stunning Aurora Borealis Possible Thursday Night in PA & Across US As Severe G4 Solar Storm Hits Earth

The second strongest geomagnetic storm of this solar cycle, only behind the incredible G5 storm in May, is expected to hit Earth on Thursday, according…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams October 9, 2024

Northern Lights

Aurora Borealis Could Be Viewable with Naked Eye in Parts of PA & Northern US Saturday Night

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to hit this weekend, particularly Saturday night when KP values may near or exceed 7. This is strong enough…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams October 4, 2024

Northern Lights

Northern Lights May Shine Above Pennsylvania, Much of Northern US Thursday & Friday Night

Large solar flares over the past few days have resulted in significant potentially earth-directed CMEs that may once again give many areas across the Northern…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams October 3, 2024

Fall Foliage Updates

2024 Fall Foliage Outlook: Peak Dates & Vibrancy Forecast for Pennsylvania

The best season of the year, at least according to some people such as myself, is starting this weekend! As the sun begins to set…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams September 18, 2024

Northern Lights PA Weather Action

Aurora Borealis May Be On the Horizon Across Pennsylvania & Much of the Northern US Early Monday Morning

After a large solar flare took place Saturday, we expect to see its effects early Monday morning in the form of a currently forecasted G3…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams September 15, 2024

PA Weather Action Severe Weather Statewide

Threat Map & Timing: Severe Thunderstorms Possible Saturday Across Central & Western PA

It's been a hectic week of weather in some areas of the state, with basement walls collapsing and basements filling to the brim with rainwater…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 30, 2024

PA Weather Action Severe Weather Statewide

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Later Wednesday Across Parts of Pennsylvania; Damaging Winds & Frequent Lightning Risk

UPDATE: As of lunchtime Wednesday, most model guidance has trended towards only isolated thunderstorms this evening and early Thursday morning, as opposed to a large…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 27, 2024

PA Weather Action Severe Weather Statewide

Severe Thunderstorms & Flash Flooding Potential in Eastern & Central PA Sunday Afternoon – Evening

Slow-moving strong to severe thunderstorms will flare up early this afternoon in Eastern PA, and will pose a flash flood risk especially across Northeast PA.…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams August 18, 2024

PA Weather Action Severe Weather

Final Severe Thunderstorm Threat Comes Wednesday As Cold Front Will End Heat Wave Soon After; New Pattern Coming?

Thunderstorms were localized Tuesday across Southeast PA, while Upstate NY was hit very hard by tornadoes and widespread damaging winds that created an absolute mess…

By Lead Forecaster Josh Adams July 16, 2024

PA Weather Action Severe Weather Statewide

Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Possible Tuesday Along With Sweltering Heat

Blazing heat with feels-like temperatures approaching 110° weren't quite enough for mother nature, so she decided to throw in the chance for severe thunderstorms on…