An upper level low slowly moving to our west will be accompanied by a low level jet, and be responsible for a wind-driven heavy rain across our area Friday. Maximum wind gusts will be in the 30 – 50 MPH range, and will occur as the heavy rain moves through. To make matters worse, temperatures…
Wednesday has become the official day of bad weather over the past month, and this Wednesday will be no exception. A closed-off low pressure system will very slowly move northeast in the coming days, dragging a front through the area ever so slowly. This unfortunately means some cloudy, rainy days are on tap, but at…
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 flooding is now projected for many creeks in southern PA, and we will be monitoring the larger rivers for rises into minor flood stage. In addition, many of the usual…
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 state has not seen this kind of event since Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, and while it’s unlikely Ida will bring similar impacts as Lee, significant impacts are still expected.…
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 Ida made landfall in Southeast Louisiana Sunday afternoon as a strong category four storm with winds of 150 MPH. Ida will slowly make its way our direction, but will not…
July has gotten off to an incredible start in parts of Pennsylvania rainfall-wise, with northeast Philadelphia suburbs already over a foot of rain in two weeks. Many other areas have seen 3-7″ of rain. Nearly the entire state is well above average so far this July with the exception of south of Route 30. Check…
Hurricane Zeta is making landfall right now in southeast Louisiana as a very strong category two hurricane with winds of 110 MPH. The storm will rapidly push inland and by Thursday afternoon, Zeta is expected to be a tropical storm centered just to our south. While we will avoid the gusty winds from Zeta that…
Not often do we see a wintry side to a tropical cyclone, but Zeta will run into just enough cold air that parts of northern PA may see just that. For most of us though, a chilly, soaking rain is expected Thursday into Friday. Just like any snowfall forecast, this one will be prone to…
After making landfall as a category two hurricane in southern Louisiana, Delta has fallen apart as its moved inland. However, a large area of rainfall remains leftover, and it will be making its way to Pennsylvania Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. Flash flooding is not a concern in our area, as we have been dry…
Today will probably be the last day much of Pennsylvania hits 80 until spring 2021. Cooler weather is on the way, but where is the rain? Our worsening drought has resulted in a lowered water table, and some residents have reported their wells going dry. A severe drought has been declared in parts of central…
Periods of off-and-on heavy rain are likely Thursday across eastern and central Pennsylvania. Highest rainfall totals are expected to be in southeast PA. Below is timing followed by our rainfall forecast map. RAIN TIMING Patches of moderate to heavy rain will move into southeast PA early Thursday morning from the south. By sunrise Thursday, patches…
Tropical Storm Fay has just formed off the North Carolina Coast as of the 5:00 PM Thursday Advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Fay will quickly move north tonight and be over the New Jersey coast by Friday afternoon, bringing winds of 50 MPH to the immediate coast. In eastern PA, winds will gust to…
After heat indexes in the 90s to near 100° this week, below average temperatures will flow into the area for the weekend. Highs in the 60s and 70s are expected both Saturday and Sunday, with a chance of showers in southern and eastern PA Sunday. Unfortunately for those wanting to spend time outside, Sunday’s shower…
Although we are still three days away from Halloween, it is becoming increasingly likely that rain will impact our Halloween festivities Thursday evening. A large storm is developing over the Texas Panhandle and will take a track eventually over Ohio during the day Thursday. This will allow for a spike in temperatures, but also a…
After a much needed break in the rain the past few weeks due to high pressure keeping the action to our south, it looks to return in a big way starting Sunday. The risk of severe thunderstorms accompanying this abundant rain will be relatively low at least early this upcoming week, with only a few…
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