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Tornado Throws Tree Onto 84-Year-Old PA Widow's Home, Fund Says Tornado Throws Tree Onto 84-Year-Old PA Widow's Home, Fund Says
Tornado Throws Tree Onto 84-Year-Old PA Widow's Home, Fund Says After multiple tornadoes touched down in Pennsylvania on Monday, August 7, one of them sent a tree onto the home of an 84-year-old widow, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by her daughter.  Ursula is without running water after, according to her daughter and namesake. "Almost every outbuilding and car was either damaged or destroyed in the tornado as well. Debris from other people’s homes has been dropped here," she said. "We are the most worried about the tree on the propane tank and the top of the well which also appears to have been damaged." The daughter said this incid…
Strongest Tornado In Eastern US This Week Among 6 Confirmed Twisters In NY Strongest Tornado In Eastern US This Week Among 6 Confirmed Twisters In NY
Strongest Tornado In Eastern US This Week Among 6 Confirmed Twisters In NY A total of six tornadoes have been confirmed in New York State this week, accounting for 40 percent of the twisters in the Eastern US during separate rounds of storms on Monday, Aug. 7 and Tuesday, Aug. 8. Though five of those six were characterized as being "weak" on the Enhanced Fujita scale, there was one twister rated as "strong," according to the National Weather Service. It touched down in northern New York in Lewis County, about 35 miles south of Watertown, and traveled 16 miles. It was rated as an EF-3, making it the strongest of the 15 tornadoes in the Eastern US this week. T…
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Watch In Effect For South Jersey Strong to severe thunderstorms will move through the area Monday afternoon, Aug. 7 and Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The storms will bring the potential for damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes, and localized flash flooding, the NWS said. The tornado watch includes Mercer, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, the NWS said. A slighter chance of thunderstorms exists along the Jersey Shore.
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Severe Weather Threat: Scattered Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Scattered Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Scattered Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes There will be a threat of severe storms in much of the region with damaging winds, flash flooding, hail, and isolated tornadoes possible. The storms are expected to develop in the mid-Atlantic and track east by late in the afternoon on Monday, June 26. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Hail could be around 1 inch in diameter, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "Localized flash flooding is also possible," the statement said. It will be cloudy throughout the day on Monday with the h…
Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages will be the main threat from a potent storm system that will sweep through the region. It's on track to arrive overnight Friday, March 31 into Saturday, April 1, with scattered thunderstorms at times through early Saturday evening before the system moves out, according to the National Weather Service.  Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be as high as 50 to 60 miles per hour. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Ahead of the storm, Friday, March 31 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers s…
Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots
Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots A potent storm system that started out with blizzard-like conditions in the Midwest and fatal tornadoes in the South has the potential to dump as much as 18 inches of snow in more areas than earlier projected in the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.com. The system is due to arrive from west to east Thursday, Dec. 15, and linger into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service, which noted the rain could. be heavy at times with up to 2 inches possible, alon…
Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS
Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and tornadoes are all in the forecast across Pennsylvania for Thursday, June 16, according to the National Weather Service. Hail ranging from penny-sized to "large hail exceeding 1 inch in diameter inches in size," fast-moving thunderstorms, and 60-mile-per-hour winds may hit homes in Pennsylvania, throughout the day but are expected to be at their worse between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m. Friday, June 17, the NWS forecasts. The Doppler radar indicts more heavy rain will arrive with the thunderstorms this afternoon, in addition to the 1 to 2 inches…
Extreme Weather Forecasts As Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Pummel PA, NJ, MD, DE: NWS Extreme Weather Forecasts As Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Pummel PA, NJ, MD, DE: NWS
Extreme Weather Forecasts As Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Pummel PA, NJ, MD, DE: NWS Over 11 million residents across four states may be impacted by extreme weather this weekend, starting Friday, May 27, weather forecasters say.  Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and tornadoes are all in the forecast across four mid-Atlantic states, according to the National Weather Service. Hail up to a half-inch in size, fast-moving thunderstorms, and 75-mile-per-hour winds may hit homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware between noon and 7 p.m. on Friday.  Map of warmer temperatures.AccuWeather The stormy weather will give way to warmer weather, ac…
Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA By NWS Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA By NWS
Extreme Weather Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA, NJ, MD, DE, VA By NWS Over 17 million residents across five states may be impacted by extreme weather this weekend, starting Friday, May, 20, weather forecasters say.  Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and tornadoes are all in the forecast across five mid-Atlantic states, according to the National Weather Service. Hail up to two inches in size, fast-moving thunderstorms, and 70-mile-per-hour winds may hit homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia between noon and 7 p.m. on Friday.  Precipitation projections for Sunday, May 22AccuWeather The stormy weather will giv…
Here's Time Frame For Storm System With Damaging Winds, Possible Hail, Tornadoes Here's Time Frame For Storm System With Damaging Winds, Possible Hail, Tornadoes
Here's Time Frame For Storm System With Damaging Winds, Possible Hail, Tornadoes A strong system with thunderstorms will bring damaging winds that could cause power outages with hail and isolated tornadoes possible. The current time frame for the system is from mid-afternoon to the evening on Monday, May 16, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday, May 15 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon with scattered thunderstorms possible at night. Sunday's high temperature will again be in the low to mid 70s. The stronger storm system on Monday could produce heavy rainfall, small hail, isolated tornadoes, with wind gusts of up to 80 mi…
Tornados, Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible For Maryland & Virginia: NWS Tornados, Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible For Maryland & Virginia: NWS
Tornados, Thunderstorms, Flooding Possible For Maryland & Virginia: NWS An active weather front is expected to bring heavy rains, potential flooding and thunderstorms to Maryland and Virginia this afternoon.  Today will bring active weather to the region with the potential for flooding rains this afternoon and into the night. Additionally, strong to severe thunderstorms are possible bringing the potential for damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/s2sVvGzOlW — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 6, 2022 The National Weather Service has implemented a Flood Watch for the Baltimore/DC area and parts of Virgini…
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A storm system with severe thunderstorms will bring downpours, gusty winds, large hail, and the chance for isolated tornadoes in much of the region. Thursday, March 31 has started off with dense fog in much of the area, with scattered showers. The high temperatures will climb into the mid 60s. Rain and showers will become steady later in the afternoon with thunderstorms possible from early in the evening through the overnight hours.  "There is a chance for strong to potentially damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms late this afternoon and into the early part of the overnig…
100 Cats Who Survived Kentucky Tornado Available To Be Adopted In Massachusetts 100 Cats Who Survived Kentucky Tornado Available To Be Adopted In Massachusetts
100 Cats Who Survived Kentucky Tornado Available To Be Adopted In Massachusetts One hundred cats will soon be up for adoption in Massachusetts after being flown in from Kentucky following the wreckage of the recent tornadoes that tore through the midwest. In an effort to clear space in their shelters for newly-displaced animals, the Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville flew the furry felines into Massachusetts, where some are expected to be available for adoption as soon as Saturday, Dec. 18. 
“Our whole goal is to help empty shelters in crisis, so they can make more room for incoming animals who have been displaced by storms or given up by the owners because the ow…
Mennonite Disaster Service, PA Task Force 1 Members Set To Kentucky For Hurricane Relief Mennonite Disaster Service, PA Task Force 1 Members Set To Kentucky For Hurricane Relief
Mennonite Disaster Service, PA Task Force 1 Members Set To Kentucky For Hurricane Relief Members of The Pennsylvania Task Force 1 Urban Search & Rescue have been deployed to Kentucky to assist in response and recovery efforts after the deadly tornadoes over the weekend, according to a statement released by Gov. Tom Wolf. “Waking up to see the terrible images of destruction in Kentucky and other states doesn’t compare to living it,” Gov. Wolf said. “As always, Pennsylvanians stand ready to help Americans in need and we will provide whatever assistance is needed in the days and weeks to come.” PA-TF 1 is one of 28 teams that are part of the National Urban Search and Rescue R…
Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York
Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York A fifth tornado from the quick-moving round of severe storms that swept through the region has been confirmed to have touched down in New York. All five were on Long Island on Saturday, Nov. 13, with the latest identified in North Bellport in Suffolk County, the National Weather Service announced on Tuesday, Nov. 16. It has been classified as an EF-0 twister (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed.  The four other tornadoes that touched down on Long Island on Saturday are: Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Severe Storms Rip Through Connecticut Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Severe Storms Rip Through Connecticut
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Severe Storms Rip Through Connecticut More than 1,000 customers are without power in Connecticut after severe storms brought heavy rain and strong wind to the region. The storm moved through the area on Saturday, Nov. 13, knocking down power lines and trees in the state.  Earlier report - Reports Of Possible Tornadoes Under Investigation In Connecticut According to a report from Eversource at about 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, there were 1,505 customers without power in Connecticut. The area with the largest number of customers affected was Hartford, with 243 customers affected, according to Eversource. Canton al…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A cold front moving across the region is being accompanied by a rapidly moving line of showers and isolated thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be severe, with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity from the system moving from west to east is from around 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to the National Weather Service. During that time, isolated tornadoes are also possible, the weather service said. See the first image above for areas (in yellow) where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. The watc…
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will bring showers along with potentially severe thunderstorms accompanied by damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The time frame for the storm system is late Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16 into Saturday evening. Clouds will thicken on Saturday morning, and temperatures will stay above normal before the storm system arrives with the high in the mid 70s. The chance for precipitation starts in the middle of the afternoon and increases toward nightfall. It will be a stormy Saturday evening with wind gusts as high as 25 mil…
Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Flash Flood Risk, Tornado Threat To Region Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Flash Flood Risk, Tornado Threat To Region
Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Flash Flood Risk, Tornado Threat To Region A cold front will trigger separate rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe with damaging wind gusts and the threat of flash flooding,  large hail, and a few tornadoes. The time frame for storm activity is late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15 into Thursday, Sept. 16. Wednesday will be hazy, warm, and humid during the day with the high temperature in the mid 80s. The storm chance will start late in the afternoon when a line of strong to severe storms is expected to move from the west to the east.  Wind gusts of 45 miles per hour are possible with some of t…
IDA: Montgomery County Coroner IDs 3 People Who Died In Storm IDA: Montgomery County Coroner IDs 3 People Who Died In Storm
IDA: Montgomery County Coroner IDs 3 People Who Died In Storm Three Montgomery County residents who died as the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through Pennsylvania have been identified, authorities said Friday. Maxine Weinstein, 68, of Fort Washington, died after a tree came down onto a home on Wednesday. Her cause of death is traumatic asphyxia and the manner of death is accidental, according to the Montgomery County Coroner's Office. Craig Messinger, 70, of Schwenksville, was found dead in Skippack Township on Thursday. His cause of death is drowning and the manner of death is accidental. Jack Caroluzzi, 65, of Bridgeport, died at home on Th…
Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible The remnants of Fred, which is now a Post-Tropical Cyclone, will bring locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding to the region, with isolated tornadoes possible. The time frame for the main brunt of storm activity in the area will be Wednesday night, Aug. 18 into around noontime Thursday, Aug. 19. For a look at the latest projected track and timing for Fred, see the first image above. The highest chance for flooding will be to the north and west. (Click on the second image above.) Generally, 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is now expected in this area, with locally high…
Tornado Touches Down In Connecticut Leaving Trail Of Downed Trees, Destroyed Vehicles Tornado Touches Down In Connecticut Leaving Trail Of Downed Trees, Destroyed Vehicles
Tornado Touches Down In Connecticut Leaving Trail Of Downed Trees, Destroyed Vehicles A tornado touched down in Connecticut during a severe thunderstorm leaving behind damaged trees, missing shingles, and two destroyed vehicles. The tornado rated an EF-0 (the weakest of the five levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), touched between 6:11 p.m. and 6:18 p.m., Sunday, July 18, in the Town of Somers, located in Tolland County near the Massachusetts border, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado was first reported by amateur radio operators on a tip from a trained Skywarn Weather Spotter, the service said. The tornado, which traveled for about 1.9 miles, first tou…
Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes
Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, With 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts Expected, Tornadoes Possible A new round of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region. The time frame for storm activity is from mid-afternoon, Saturday, July 17. through late Saturday night. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued Saturday morning. Wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour are possible. Drenching downpours are expected. Isolated tornadoes are possible. (See the first image above.) …
New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible
New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible There's a chance for a new round of potentially severe thunderstorms to sweep through the region. The time frame in which storm activity is possible is from the early afternoon on Wednesday, July 14 until close to midnight. There will be scattered showers and drizzle at times in the morning on Wednesday, which will be a warmer and more humid day, with the high temperature in the mid 80s. There will be some sunshine in the afternoon before a line of showers and storms is expected to sweep through the region from the west to the east. Some of the storms could have damaging wind gu…
Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern A new storm system that will sweep through the region bringing heavy rain and strong winds will lead to a big change in the weather pattern.Skies will be clear during the daytime on Saturday, April 24. It will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 60s. The storm system will arrive late Saturday evening, and continue overnight and through the morning on Sunday, April 25, with soaking rainfall and gusty winds at times. For areas expected to see the heaviest rain (shown in dark green), see the image above. A total of between a half-inch to an inch of rainfall is expected …
Massive Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes To Region Massive Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes To Region
Massive Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes To Region A powerful storm with damaging wind gusts will make for a soaking start to the first workweek after Thanksgiving. The storm will arrive Monday morning, Nov. 30, and continue through the early evening. Showers began moving from west to east at around 7 a.m. Monday. Rain will become steady throughout the region later in the morning. Depending on the ultimate track and intensity of the system, gusts of 45 to 55 mph will be possible, the National Weather Service said, noting the strongest winds are most likely across Long Island and eastern Connecticut. Scattered thunderstorms …
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: Here's Latest Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: Here's Latest
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut: Here's Latest Thousands in Connecticut are still without power a day after thunderstorms and possible tornadoes ripped through the East Coast. As of 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 19,464 of Eversource’s 1,281,459 Connecticut customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating crews were responding to 330 outages impacting another 14,155 customers. Related story - Eversource Says It's Ready For New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Winds Among the hardest-hit municipalities was Branford, which lost power to nearly all Eversource customers. “Our crews were prepositioned throughout the st…
Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes
Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the most powerful cells in the system now expected to move through in the late afternoon and early evening. (See the two images above for areas where storms are most likely.) The storms will be triggered by warmer, more humid air on Thursday, with the high temperature jumping ba…
Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible
Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible A Tornado Watch has just been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.  Main threats include the potential for tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail. Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday. The watch does not currently include New York City or Long Island. For a look at areas covered by the watch, see the first image above. Earlier report: Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire region by the National Weather Service. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 for the areas in yellow in the image above. Damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour that could cause power outages are the main threat. Lightning, large hail and heavy downpours are all possible.  Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The time frame for the storms is from about 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Che…