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Significant damage could be seen in part of Mercer County, New Jersey after a tornado on Tuesday afternoon. (6abc)
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NWS confirms tornado hit Mercer County

Significant damage could be seen in parts of West Windsor and Lawrence townships.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
6abc

Trees down, buildings damaged after tornado warning in Mercer County, New Jersey

In all, officials say about 10 homes were damaged. So far no injuries have been reported.

3 years ago

Witch hazel blooming in January at the Morris Arboretum
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Philadelphia

Warm forecast could bring early spring blooms to Philly area, experts say

“It looks like things are trending … a good solid two weeks early,” one expert said.

3 years ago

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A National Weather Service map of the approching winter ice storm
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An ice storm is unleashing treacherous conditions across parts of the Southern U.S.

Stretching from Texas to Tennessee, the storm will continue through at least Thursday morning, affecting travel and possibly knocking out power in some areas.

3 years ago

An aerial view of a row of homes and flooded streets.
NPR
Economy
Environment
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National

Extreme weather, fueled by climate change, cost the U.S. $165 billion in 2022

The U.S. endured 18 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2022, highlighting the growing damages of human-caused climate change.

3 years ago

View of power lines.
NPR
Energy
Environment
National

Intense cold strained, but didn’t break, the U.S. electric grid. That was lucky

An intense cold snap caused rolling blackouts in some regions. But a more profound catastrophe didn't unfold, thanks partly to good fortune.

3 years ago

A woman walks through unclaimed bags at Southwest Airlines baggage claim at Salt Lake City International Airport on Thursday, as the carrier canceled another 2,350 flights after a winter storm overwhelmed its operations days ago. (Rick Bowmer/AP)
NPR
National
Travel

Southwest plans on near-normal operations Friday after widespread cancellations

Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers.

3 years ago

Families enjoy the sprinkler park at Ferko Playground
PlanPhilly
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

2022 has been one of Philly’s warmest years on record

“This is the new normal,” one expert said. “And that should be alarming.”

3 years ago

Kala Smith of Buffalo, N.Y., heads for a food store Monday on Main Street, not far from where she lives, after a massive snowstorm blanketed the city. (Craig Ruttle/AP)
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National
Outdoors
Public Safety

At least 50 people have died across the U.S. in ‘once-in-a-generation storm’

More than half the deaths occurred in western New York, which struggled with super-size snow drifts that snarled emergency vehicles. Buffalo's responders rescued hundreds trap

3 years ago

A view of the Philadelphia skyline from the 52nd Street station on the Market-Frankford elevated line in West Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Warmer temperatures ahead in Philadelphia after record-breaking cold snap

Coming out of a record-breaking cold Christmas weekend, temperatures are expected to reach into the 40s and 50s ahead of the New Year.

3 years ago

This satellite image made available by NOAA shows weather systems across North America on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, at 12:06 p.m. EST. (NOAA via AP)
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Public Safety

Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

The National Weather Service says about 60% of the U.S. population has faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.

3 years ago

A car and trees are covered in snow.
Energy
National
Public Safety
Travel

Winter storm batters U.S. power, snarling Christmas travel

A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.

3 years ago

A person walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Frigid, wind chills in the single digits across the Philly region

A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

3 years ago

File: A view inside the control room at PJM Interconnection, which operates the electric grid for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia. (Courtesy of PJM Interconnection)
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New Jersey
Sustainability

Turn it off: Electricity operator PJM asks customers to conserve energy

As temperatures across the Delaware Valley stay below freezing, electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection is asking customers to conserve energy through Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.

3 years ago

Expected wind chill forecast for the Philly region over the weekend. (6abc)
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Winter Storm Watch: Bitter cold Christmas weekend ahead in Philly region

A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. Friday and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

3 years ago

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