Air Quality Alert Issued for Lehigh Valley
Officials said the Code Orange Air Quality alert was issued Tuesday morning because ozone concentrations in the area may approach or exceed unhealthy standards.
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Violent Storm Thrashes Fountain Hill, Other Areas (PHOTOS)
A violent thunderstorm struck Fountain Hill and other parts of the Lehigh Valley as the Thursday morning rush hour was taking place, leaving downed trees, wires and other damage in its wake. Numerous roads in Lower Saucon Township were temporarily closed due to damage from the storm.
State Agencies to Offer Flood Loss Reduction Workshops
The workshop series for officials in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Carbon and Luzerne counties is supported by USACE-Philadelphia District, the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 3.
UPDATED: Rainstorm with High Winds Knocks Out Power to Thousands
A rainstorm that has been affecting the Lehigh Valley intensified as it moved closer to the area Wednesday, producing 40 to 50 mph wind gusts that brought down tree limbs and power lines.
Work on I-78 in Upper Saucon Set to Begin
A PennDOT project on I-78 in Upper Saucon Township is about to begin.
DCNR Urges Vigilance Against Spring Wildfires
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is urging residents to be mindful of the increased risk of wildfires.
Local Residents Enjoy Early Taste of Spring (PHOTOS)
After a relatively snowy February, local residents took advantage of unseasonably mild weather this past week by visiting parks and playgrounds.
Storm Dumps Over a Foot of Snow on Parts of Area
The highest amounts reported to the National Weather Service across eastern Pennsylvania were generally in upper Bucks, southern Lehigh and southern Northampton counties, where Hellertown received close to 12 inches of snow.
Up to 4 Inches of Snow Possible Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Lehigh, Northampton and upper Bucks counties for 1 to 4 inches of snow between 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.
Quakertown Restricts Parking for Snow Removal Ops
Due to the significant amount of snow left behind by Tuesday's storm, some local municipalities are proactively working to remove it from streets, particularly where on-street parking is needed.
Violent Storm Thrashes Fountain Hill, Other Areas (PHOTOS)
A violent thunderstorm struck Fountain Hill and other parts of the Lehigh Valley as the Thursday morning rush hour was taking place, leaving downed trees, wires and other damage in its wake. Numerous roads in Lower Saucon Township were temporarily closed due to damage from the storm.
State Agencies to Offer Flood Loss Reduction Workshops
The workshop series for officials in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, Carbon and Luzerne counties is supported by USACE-Philadelphia District, the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 3.
UPDATED: Rainstorm with High Winds Knocks Out Power to Thousands
A rainstorm that has been affecting the Lehigh Valley intensified as it moved closer to the area Wednesday, producing 40 to 50 mph wind gusts that brought down tree limbs and power lines.
Work on I-78 in Upper Saucon Set to Begin
A PennDOT project on I-78 in Upper Saucon Township is about to begin.
DCNR Urges Vigilance Against Spring Wildfires
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is urging residents to be mindful of the increased risk of wildfires.
Local Residents Enjoy Early Taste of Spring (PHOTOS)
After a relatively snowy February, local residents took advantage of unseasonably mild weather this past week by visiting parks and playgrounds.
Storm Dumps Over a Foot of Snow on Parts of Area
The highest amounts reported to the National Weather Service across eastern Pennsylvania were generally in upper Bucks, southern Lehigh and southern Northampton counties, where Hellertown received close to 12 inches of snow.
Up to 4 Inches of Snow Possible Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Lehigh, Northampton and upper Bucks counties for 1 to 4 inches of snow between 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.
Quakertown Restricts Parking for Snow Removal Ops
Due to the significant amount of snow left behind by Tuesday's storm, some local municipalities are proactively working to remove it from streets, particularly where on-street parking is needed.