The heat will continue this weekend, with highs getting into the 80s across most of the state. A few places may even hit the 90 degree mark, likely near Philadelphia. Mostly sunny skies are expected overhead today, and partly cloudy skies are likely Saturday and Sunday. A few spotty showers/storms are possible Saturday afternoon and…
Our streak of severe weather is finally set to end today. It has been an impressive run for any time of the year, but especially late August. From here we will enter an up and down pattern, with frequent temperature swings and chances for rainfall. It’s hard to believe there are only four months left…
Yet another round of scattered thunderstorms is on tap for today, some of which may be strong to severe. Primary threats include damaging winds in intense cells and isolated hail. THUNDERSTORM TIMING Storms will develop starting just lunchtime, and move east through the state as the afternoon progresses. Below is future radar from the HRRR…
An unusual stretch of severe weather potential will continue all the way through Saturday here in Pennsylvania. Each day will feature different risks in different areas, and you can find those details below. In addition, Major Hurricane Laura will make a devastating landfall early Thursday morning likely as a Category Four with wind gusts of…
UPDATE: This threat shifted more to Sunday AM. A Slight Risk is still up for the late afternoon and evening, but severe thunderstorm activity looks to be very isolated. We are temporarily shifting our attention away from Hurricane Isaias, as there are more imminent weather threats in Pennsylvania this weekend. Not only do we…
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…
A system bringing heavy snow to the Plains and Northern New England will only produce rain for us this time around. Temperatures across the state Sunday into Monday will be in the upper 30s to near 50 in southwest PA, but locations above 1500′ in the Pocono Mountains may see a period of freezing rain.…
Mother Nature is delivering back to back punches over the next couple of days. Ice Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches and Advisories have been issued for most Pennsylvania counties. The first punch Mother Nature will bring will be in the form of a wintry mix, mainly in the form of sleet and freezing rain during…
Just a few weeks ago, parts of southern PA were in a moderate drought according to the Drought Monitor. But another soaking rain will essentially put a nail in the coffin on the drought. This will be thanks to a strong low pressure system moving through the midwest, giving us a widespread 1-2″ of rain…
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…
Over the past several weeks, many areas of the state have dealt with their fair share of flash flooding. Unfortunately more heavy downpours are expected this weekend across the region. Flash flooding has already begun in Southwest PA (Friday Evening), where multiple flash flood warnings have been issued and nearly a dozen flash flooding incidents…
Friday is the first day of September, and the first day of Meteorological Fall. Temperatures have been cooler than normal for a week straight, and this looks to only be the beginning. This time last year, temperatures were soaring into the 80s and 90s well into September. This year however, temperatures look to stay below…
As if this Summer hasn’t been hot enough already, yet another wave of dangerous heat is on the way. Excessive Heat Warnings which are issued for life-threatening heat indexes have been issued for parts of Southeastern PA including the Philadelphia area. Saturday will be the hottest day as some areas could reach a heat index…
Every year there seems to be a little surprise snow in Early Spring across the entire state. However, normally that comes in Late March. This year a Winter-Like Pattern will bring snow in Early April. Yes, we get a Winter-Like Pattern in April but not December because that makes sense. …
