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21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals 21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals 21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals
21 Inches Of Snow Reported In PA Blizzard: Latest Totals A powerful winter storm has buried parts of Pennsylvania in more than 20 inches of snow as of Monday morning, Feb. 23, according to snowfall reports from the National Weather Service. The storm remains ongoing in some areas, and totals continue to climb, especially in eastern Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania Western PA saw lighter accumulations compared to the east. About 1 inch was reported in parts of the greater Pittsburgh area. Nearby communities such as Avonmore and Ford Cliff recorded around 2 inches. Somerset County reported just 1.2 inches in Callimont. Central Pennsylvania Sno…

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by Jillian Pikora
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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ
2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Western NJ A small earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS reported a magnitude 2.4 earthquake that struck approximately 6 kilometers north-northeast of Whitehouse Station at 3:42 p.m.  The quake occurred at a depth of about 8.9 kilometers, according to the agency. Residents in Glen Gardner, Califon, Bedminster, and Lebanon reported feeling it.

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by Cecilia Levine
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More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute
More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute Winter weather alerts have been issued across North Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday’s storm, which is expected to bring several inches of snow and slippery roads during the morning commute, according to the National Weather Service. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Sussex County, where 4 to 7 inches of snow and snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are possible. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Hunterdon, Morris, Warren, and Western Passaic counties, forecasters said. In Pennsylvania, winter weather advisories cover Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS
Tornado Confirmed In Central PA, Baseball Dugout, Crops Damaged: NWS A brief tornado touched down in Quarryville during storms late Thursday, Sept. 4, the National Weather Service in State College confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 7. The EF-0 tornado produced peak winds of 70 mph, had a path length of 0.15 miles, and reached a maximum width of 30 yards, officials said. It spun up southeast of Collins at 9:31 p.m. and lifted the roof off a dugout at the Solanco Youth Baseball Association, according to the release. The tornado then crossed Kirkwood Pike and damaged crops in a field just north of Encounter Church before lifting near a wooded residential area northwes…

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by Jillian Pikora
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State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight
State Of Emergency: Hurricane Erin Batters NJ Shore With 14-Foot Waves, Peak Flooding Tonight New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin, warning residents about dangerous conditions along the Shore Thursday, Aug. 21. The State of Emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. "in preparation for Hurricane Erin,” Murphy said. “Life-threatening rip currents will be present at all ocean beaches across the state. Absolutely no one should be in the water today or tomorrow.” As of 2 p.m., Hurricane Erin was moving farther away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, according to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were reported al…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches
Swimming Banned At These NJ Beaches As Hurricane Erin Approaches Hurricane Erin is churning up the Atlantic, prompting dangerous surf conditions and widespread swimming restrictions at New Jersey beaches this week. Hurricane Erin's projected path. National Weather Service The National Weather Service said Tuesday, Aug. 19, that breaking waves will significantly increase along the Jersey Shore through Thursday, with life-threatening rip currents and swells of 6 to 11 feet expected.  “Life threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water,” the agency warned. A High Rip Current R…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service
Small Tornado Touches Down Near US Naval Academy During Storms: Weather Service The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado was spotted in Maryland during the peak of Thursday's storms.  Forecasters say that a waterspout formed over Spa Creek — near the US Naval Academy — and what registered as an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Eastport on July 31. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado was reported shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Thursday with peak winds estimated at 65 mph. Its path was just 0.1 miles long, and it had a max width of 25 yards. A combination of videos and photographic evidence have confirmed that a waterspout b…

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery County In Flood Watch Zone: Up To 5 Inches Of Rain Expected Montgomery County In Flood Watch Zone: Up To 5 Inches Of Rain Expected Montgomery County In Flood Watch Zone: Up To 5 Inches Of Rain Expected
Montgomery County In Flood Watch Zone: Up To 5 Inches Of Rain Expected A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms
Tornado Touched Down In Pennsylvania: NWS Survey Confirms A weak tornado briefly touched down in Berks County, damaging trees along a nearly mile-long path, the National Weather Service confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday, July 2. The EF-0 twister struck Weavertown in Amity Township around 4:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, according to the NWS Mount Holly office. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph. "Several trees had large limbs broken or snapped off, some of which were twisted," the agency wrote. One tree was completely uprooted, and tree damage continued along Weavertown Lane, crossing Old Swede Road. The tornado’s path ended at Boyertown Pik…

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28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania 28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania 28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania
28K+ Without Power As Extreme Heat Wave Scorches Pennsylvania Blistering temperatures and busted substations are pushing Pennsylvania's electric grid to the brink. Over 28,000 customers across the state were left in the dark Monday, June 23, as oppressive heat surged into the region, compounding recovery efforts from Thursday night's severe storms, utility companies said. Littlestown Blackout: Substation Failure Leaves 65% Without Power In Adams County, more than 2,500 First Energy customers are without power after a “major equipment failure” at a Met-Ed substation, according to a statement from Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. That failure also disru…

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Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region
Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Region Wild winds, large hail, floods, and possible tornadoes may roll through the region overnight, forecasters are warning. The National Weather Service issued a "Level 3 High Impact Severe Weather Threat" on Thursday, June 19, as storms begin hitting the area. 12:24pm CDT #SPC_MD 1364 , #njwx #pawx #dewx #mdwx #vawx #dcwx #wvwx, https://t.co/Y7ej7h7rco pic.twitter.com/q6cAaizrQk — NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) June 19, 2025 Officials also issued severe thunderstorm and flood warnings for parts of Virginia and western Maryland. "Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for a large porti…

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by Zak Failla
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Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100°
Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with “heat index values up to 99 expected” and the potential for it to feel even hotter in the sun. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, through 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, as dangerously high temperatures and humidity grip the region. ⚠️ Heat Advisory Areas Include: Camden County Gloucester County Northwestern Burlington County Philadelphia County Delaware County “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” officials said in the advisory issued at 2:22 a…

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