Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Yankees pitcher David Robertson and Mets first baseman Ike Davis will help host a Long Island golf tournament to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
An internal review says federal weather forecasts for Superstorm Sandy were exceptionally accurate last fall. But the warnings themselves were confusing.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter discusses the city's preparations for Hurricane Sandy.
PHILADELPHIA -
A strong coastal Nor'easter is moving into the same region reeling from Superstorm Sandy, and it could bring significant coastal flooding and strong wind gusts, the National Weather Service now says.
The forecasted intensity of the storm has increased, and it will move more slowly through the region, according to the latest forecast.
"This nor'easter will have greater impact than usual because of the serious impacts from Coastal Storm Sandy," the National Weather Service said in an advisory to local emergency managers issued Monday afternoon.
Coastal Flood and High Wind Watches have now been issued for local shore communities.
Storm-force wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph are likely during this storm, and they'll be strongest near the coast, further damaging structures and trees weakened by Sandy. Moderate coastal flooding is likely, and major coastal flooding is possible, according to the NWS.
The high tides of most concern are the ones around midday Wednesday and that night. Moderate to severe beach erosion is anticipated.
The storm will bring mainly rain to the Philadelphia area and south and east, but that rain will likely be mixing with or changing to snow in northern New Jersey and east-central Pennsylvania, where accumulations of up to 4 inches are possible. Amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the area just to the north and west of the Interstate 95 corridor.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches expected, with the highest amounts closest to the coast. The rain should start falling by 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Delaware and New Jersey shore points, spreading to the north and west throughout the day.
Wind chill values will be in the 20s and 30s for much of the region during the height of the storm.
"These will be dangerous conditions for those working outdoors or still experiencing power outages due to Coastal Storm Sandy," the weather briefing adds.
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A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:08:39 GMT
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
An ugly business stained with sex, drugs and violence is exploding on the Internet. It's called sex trafficking, and it happens right here in our area.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:07:00 GMT
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
A woman says she got kicked out of a Montgomery County mall for wearing a cancer-awareness hat. But it's the language, not the message, that got her into trouble.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:20:18 GMT
Mike Kersten and his wife Lisa of Croydon, Lower Bucks County opened their front door over the weekend only to find police telling them to stay inside. A large black bear was spotted climbing one of
A black bear seen in Bucks County is still the talk of the area for residents.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:27:47 GMT
A century-old community staple in Cherry Hill was up for auction Monday. The Woodcrest Country Club has experienced some financial problems recently, and after efforts from the township and the Freeholders
Cherry Hill's Woodcrest Country Club went up for auction Monday, with a pending sale in place after an offer from a Marlton-based developer.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:13:26 GMT
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
The family of the 5-year-old kindergartner abducted in broad daylight from her Philadelphia school is now planning on suing the city and the school district.
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