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…
A late October Nor’easter is taking shape over the south this morning and will continue to strengthen as we move forward during the daylight hours today. The low pressure system will transfer its energy to the coast early this afternoon and will push northward as we progress into the evening hours. Steady rainfall is not…
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible for much of the area tomorrow as a front passes through the region. Morning rain and thunderstorms is likely for Northwest Pennsylvania in the mid-morning hours. Below is a look at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning: As the day progresses, the chances for severe weather increases. By the afternoon and…
The active pattern of this summer will continue into the first week of fall, as we have everything from heavy rain to a day four severe thunderstorm threat on tap for the first few days of this week. A frontal boundary will move into the area, bringing heavy rain to the state beginning Monday afternoon…
Hurricane Florence has brought historic amounts of rainfall to North Carolina over the last several days and close to record breaking rainfall amounts in surrounding areas. Now that Hurricane Florence remnants are officially pushing north, we can expect a rainy Monday as moderate to heavy rainfall is expected state-wide. The rainfall may linger into Tuesday,…
We are now a little more than 24 hours from Hurricane Florence making landfall along the North Carolina coastline. Currently, Hurricane Florence is a Category 3 hurricane with wind speeds sustained at 115 MPH. Over the next 24 hours, it is expected to strengthen before it makes landfall. Unfortunately, there is little doubt now that…
Remnants from Tropical Storm Gordon is sure living up to its potential over the last 36 hours. Places across Pennsylvania have already received 3 to 6 inches of rainfall. Just about everywhere in the state is under some sort Flash Flood Warning/Watch or Flood Watch. Take a look below at the latest advisories issued by…
The tropics are getting extremely active just as some began to write off this season. The likelihood of a landfalling, possibly major hurricane is increasing. With that said, we are still six days away from potential landfall. There are still several scenarios on the table. Everything from the storm curving out to sea, to making…
We’ve already had the wettest meteorological summer ever recorded here in PA, and more heavy rain is on the way. The remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon will move into the area this weekend, producing several inches of rainfall across areas of the state. Light to moderate rain will be widespread around the region Saturday, with…
Moderate to heavy batches of rain will continue to move through the state, especially in the Susquehanna Valley. Today unfortunately may put many creeks into flood stage. When approaching a flooded roadway, turn around, don’t drown! At this point even if it looks like the water is only a few inches deep, you never know…
We have adjusted our rainfall forecast map based on the prevalent western trend with today’s coastal low pressure. Higher amounts of 4-6″ of rain are now likely back into Central PA, and remain likely in Eastern PA. Keep in mind not all of this will fall today, but a solid 2-3″ and locally 4″ will.…
