Tornado Watch Issued For Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Loom Tornado Watch Issued For Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Loom
Tornado Watch Issued For Maryland, Virginia As Severe Storms Loom A tornado watch has been issued in parts of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania as a storm is expected to roll through the area on Sunday. The National Weather Service issued alerts on March 16 as meteorologists prepare for another round of storms that could cause chaos in the DMV region. According to officials, a couple of tornadoes are possible, as well as hail the size of a quarter and winds approaching 70 mph in parts of the area. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 7 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/TdXF7vQl8S — NWS Tornado (…
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer DMV, Forecasters Say 6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer DMV, Forecasters Say
6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer DMV, Forecasters Say Portions of DC, Maryland, central and northern Virginia can expect tricky conditions on the road with snow, sleet, and freezing rain on the way, forecasters are cautioning. As much as six inches of snow is possible in some parts of the region, according to AccuWeather researchers, resulting in hazardous conditions that could impact residents on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Snow is expected to begin around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, intensifying before tapering off around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12." "The moderate snowfall includes the major cities of Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Charles…
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Maryland Roads A fresh Winter Weather Advisory has been put in place in Maryland and Virginia as another batch of ice and snow approaches the region. Forecasters are cautioning that some snow and sleet may accumulate in parts of the area, with precipitation moving west of I-81 before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 8. Precipitation will likely start as snow before transitioning to sleet and eventually to freezing rain through the afternoon. "A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday morning. It may initially start as a mix of snow and sleet before giving way to freezing rain that persists through t…
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day
These Areas In Northeast Could See Snow, Wintry Mix On Groundhog Day It likely won't be long for parts of the Northeast to see a new round of wintry precipitation just days after a quick-moving storm heads east. With high temperatures climbing to around the 40-degree mark on Friday, Jan. 31, precipitation later in the morning and for the rest of the day will be in the form of rain for most of the region, with a wintry mix farther north and inland.  Precipitation will become light in the evening. In some inland areas, there will sleet, with locations farthest north potentially seeing several inches of snowfall. Skies will gradually become mainly sunny o…
Best Viewing Chances Coming In 'Parade Of Planets': Here's When To Keep Eye On Sky Best Viewing Chances Coming In 'Parade Of Planets': Here's When To Keep Eye On Sky
Best Viewing Chances Coming In 'Parade Of Planets': Here's When To Keep Eye On Sky Skywatchers, get ready for an unforgettable weeks-long celestial spectacle. This rare phenomenon, nicknamed the "Parade of Planets," offers a unique opportunity for viewers to observe multiple planets in the night sky. What to Expect Shortly after sunset through mid-February, the six planets -- Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Venus -- will align across the night sky.  "Venus, Saturn and Neptune will be bunched together low in the southwestern sky, while Mars, with its distinct reddish hue, Jupiter and Uranus will glow higher in the southern sky," according to AccuWea…
Bitter Blast Of Arctic Air Could Trigger 'Frost Quakes' In Northeast: What To Know Bitter Blast Of Arctic Air Could Trigger 'Frost Quakes' In Northeast: What To Know
Bitter Blast Of Arctic Air Could Trigger 'Frost Quakes' In Northeast: What To Know A bitter blast of Arctic air and frigid wind chills that arrived in the Northeast following a major winter storm comes with an unexpected twist: a natural phenomenon called frost quakes. Unlike earthquakes, they are not caused by tectonic plates, but rather, cold conditions. Also known as cryoseisms, they can be loud enough to jolt people awake in the middle of the night, according to AccuWeather, which describes them as "cracks and booms" that "may have people thinking they felt an earthquake during the upcoming Arctic outbreak, but the unusual phenomenon has roots in the bitterly col…
Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest
Back-To-Back Winter Storms Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Back-to-back storm threats are on target for the Northeast in the coming days. New Update: First Snowfall Projections Released For New Winter Storm -  Up To Half-Foot Predicted In These Spots The first system will move from the west to the east, bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow Friday night, Jan. 17 into Saturday, Jan. 18. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) More widespread wintry travel possible from a separate system Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.  It will range from the coastal to the interior Southeast. (Click on …
Cross-Country Storm Packed With Snow, Ice Takes Aim On Northeast Cross-Country Storm Packed With Snow, Ice Takes Aim On Northeast
Cross-Country Storm Packed With Snow, Ice Takes Aim On Northeast A quick-moving New Year's Eve storm system that brought some natural fireworks as 2025 arrived will be followed by strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour that could lead to power outages before a winter storms makes its way to the East Coast. Temps will become more seasonable on Thursday, Jan. 2, with lingering strong winds making it feel colder. From Friday, Jan. 3 to Sunday, Jan. 12, temperatures will be between 12 and 25 degrees below the historical average.  The return of colder air will set the stage for a massive storm that will move along a 1,500-mile-long zone from the M…
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know
What Are Snow Squalls? Winter Weather Hazard Forecast In NJ, PA: Here's What To Know A storm system moving in brings the potential for snow squalls, 55 mph winds, and frigid temps mid-week in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, forecasters have said in a new update. ⚠️❄️🌬️ Not much change to the forecast for tonight through Thursday. Some snow showers may result in some light... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 A powerful cold front is set to sweep through the region tonight into Thursday, Dec. 5, bringing snow showers, potential travel hazards, and wind gusts as high as 55 mph, according to the National Weather …
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook The arrival of an Arctic blast of cold air could be followed by separate snowmaking storms during the first two weeks of December. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will mark the start of a string of days in which Alberta Clipper systems with fast-falling snowfall are possible in these areas shown in pink and blue in the image above from AccuWeather. According to current forecast models, the highest likelihood for snowfall in the Northeast is overnight Wednesday, Dec. 4 into Thursday, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther south will likely see mainly snow showers but accumul…
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…