Although it’s been more than a week since Hurricane Isaias dumped up to eight inches of rain on the area, significant damage to infrastructure caused by the storm is still coming to light.
Community
All Eyes on Isaias for Possible ‘Excessive Rainfall’ Early Next Week
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As the calendar page is turned to August, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the track of Hurricane Isaias, which is churning in the Caribbean Sea in a northerly direction.
Community
Saucon Valley Swelters And Wonders ‘When Will Heat Wave End?’
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According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, Tuesday’s high temperature will be 91 and the mercury is expected to reach 90 both Wednesday and Thursday.
Community
‘Extreme Heat and Humidity’ Headed to Our Area: Forecasters
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If you love hot weather, you’re about to receive a gift from Mother Nature in the form of a heat wave forecasters say will impact eastern Pennsylvania over the weekend and beyond.
Community
Advisories May Be Issued for Forecast Heat Wave: National Weather Service
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With public swimming pools closed in places like Hellertown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the summer heat is harder to beat in 2020 than in a typical year. That won’t stop Mother Nature from bringing scorching temperatures to the area, however.
Community
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Northampton, Lehigh Counties
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The National Weather Service says heavy storms have the potential to bring torrential rains into Wednesday evening, which is why they have issued a flash flood watch for Northampton, Lehigh, Berks, Carbon and Monroe counties in east central Pennsylvania.
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‘What the Hail?’ Parts of Area Clobbered By Storm, Others Stay Dry
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An unusually localized severe thunderstorm brought large hail to parts of Saucon Valley but left residents of other parts scratching their heads and wondering what all the fuss was about.
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Unusual May Snowfall is Possible, PA Weather Forecasters Say
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A mid-May snow forecast may seem far-fetched, even with evidence to support it, however if there’s one thing 2020 should have taught us by now it is to expect the unexpected.
Community
Flood Watch Issued for Thursday-Friday Due to Forecast for Heavy Rain
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If you have any outdoor activities planned for Thursday and Friday, you may need to consider postponing them. The National Weather Service says our area can expect to receive up to several inches of rain, which is why a flood watch has been issued.
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Temperature Could Drop to 30 Thursday, Freeze Watch Issued
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After an exceptionally mild winter springtime temperatures have reverted closer to normal, and possibly a bit below normal, as evidenced by the fact that the National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for the area for Thursday from 12 to 9 a.m.
Business
FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums
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FEMA is extending the grace period to renew flood insurance policies from 30 to 120 days. This extension applies to NFIP flood insurance policies with an expiration date between Feb. 13-June 15, 2020.
