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‘It’s not comfortable:’ Central Pa. workers brave extreme heat as officials emphasize safety

Published on June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 in Community/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

A heat advisory will be in effect in South Central Pennsylvania through Friday with heat indexes expected to top 100 degrees, leaving workers outside to seek a way to beat the heat.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is emphasizing worker safety during the heatwave and is looking to ensure that employers provide the proper rest and hydration to their outdoor employees.

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Warmer and stickier today, isolated rain chance in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 in Community/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

It’s warmer and stickier this morning, compared to the weekend. Expect morning temperatures near 70 under a mix of clouds and sunshine.

We’ll see partly sunny skies this afternoon, with a stray shower or thunderstorm. Highs will be slightly above average, near 84.

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List of power outage maps in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Published on May 28, 2024May 27, 2024 in Community/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Power outages are being reported in some parts of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.

Power outages are being reported due to tripped breakers or blown fuses. Thunderstorms in our area are also at risk of causing damage.

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Severe Weather Intrudes Memorial Day Forecast; Cooler with Storms Tuesday & Wednesday

Published on May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Last night a strong line of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms impacted much of central and western Pennsylvania. This line has since weakened and moved out of the area.

For the most part, the radar is quiet this morning before another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected later today:

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Cold start, sunny and warmer Earth Day in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on April 23, 2024April 22, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Happy Earth Day!

It’s a chilly start to the week. A Freeze Warning is in effect for Mifflin, Juniata, and Franklin Counties, while a Frost Advisory is in effect for the rest of the Susquehanna Valley until 8 a.m. Cover or bring in sensitive plants.

If you weren’t a fan of the clouds and cool temperatures yesterday, you’ll like today! High pressure will bring plentiful sunshine and pleasant temperatures around 64 degrees, along with a gentle northwesterly breeze.

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Cloudy and cooler today, occasional showers in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

We’ll squeeze in a little sunshine this morning, before clouds gradually increase. Scattered morning showers will pass through the Susquehanna Valley, as a warm front approaches.

This afternoon, look for mostly cloudy skies, light southeasterly winds, and temperatures around 64 degrees. That’s much cooler than the 80 we had on Sunday and Monday, and the mid-70s yesterday! However, 64 is more seasonable for mid-April. Occasional showers are possible this afternoon and evening.

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Thunderstorms possible Friday before a clearer weekend in central Pa.

Published on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

After thunderstorms overnight, rain continues to fall in central Pennsylvania Friday morning but should move out for the start of the weekend

The National Weather Service in State College says the Harrisburg area will likely see showers, and maybe thunderstorms, this morning. There’s less of a chance of rain the rest of the day. It’s also windy, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

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Central Pennsylvania roads closed due to flooding

Published on April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

oads across Central Pennsylvania are closed due to flooding in the region.

The closures are affecting counties including Juniata, Mifflin, Centre, and Clearfield.

Juniata County:

3005 (Chicken Plant Road/Nelson Road/Cedar Spring Road) from the intersection of Main Street in Walker Township, to the intersection of Route 75 in Walker Township.
REOPENED: Route 1007 (Heister Valley Road) in Monroe Township between and the Snyder County line and Route 35.
REOPENED: Route 3004 (Tuscarora Road) in Turbett Township between the intersections of Route 333 and Stouffer Road.

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Another day of heavy rain expected in South-Central Pennsylvania

Published on April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Many areas in South-Central Pennsylvania have picked up 2 to 3 inches of rain over the past 48 hours, and it’s not done yet.

We could get another 1 to 2 inches of rain through Wednesday night. A flood watch is in effect for the entire Susquehanna Valley until 8 a.m. Thursday.

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Pleasant Friday, then soggy and turning windy Saturday in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 in Community/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

It’s a clear, calm, and cold start to the day. Morning temperatures are in the 20s. At least we don’t have to battle the wind chill!

Look for abundant sunshine this morning, then increasing clouds by evening. Highs will be slightly below average, near 50 degrees.

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What is a typical Central PA spring like?

Published on March 19, 2024March 18, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

We’re coming off an El Nino winter and what has been a very active pattern for the last several months. Much of last year was very dry until November and December, meanwhile over the winter snowpack and frequent rains have replenished our ground water supplies. In fact, all draught restrictions have now been lifted in every County across the commonwealth and we appear to be in good shape heading in to the Spring planting season.

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Winter chill remains, as spring begins Tuesday in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Clouds will gradually increase this morning, as colder air moves across the Commonwealth. Morning temperatures are in the 30s and 40s.

Expect highs around 46 degrees this afternoon, but it will feel like the low 40s, thanks to a 10-20 mph northwesterly breeze. What a change from the 60s this weekend!

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Resident Killed When Tree Falls On House In Central Pennsylvania: Officials

Published on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 in Accident/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Scott Quickel has been identified as the man killed in this tragic tree fall, the Cumberland County Coroner Charles Hall told Daily Voice.

The tree fell onto a house at 804 Baltimore Pike/US Route 94 in South Middleton Township, Gardeners, at 3:10 a.m. on March 11, according to Cumberland County Emergency Dispatch.

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Hundreds without power across Central Pa.

Published on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 in Community/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Over 1,000 Penn Electric and PPL customers experienced power outages Monday morning across Central Pennsylvania amid high winds.

As of 5:30 a.m., nearly 1,000 West Penn Power customers and over 200 PPL customers were experiencing outages in Cumberland County.

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Warm Monday, rain returns tonight in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on March 5, 2024March 4, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

We’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine this afternoon, leading to highs around 64 degrees, our warmest day of the week. Today’s average high is 47.

Tonight, low pressure will move up the East Coast, and light rain will develop from south to north.

Rain will continue during the Tuesday morning commute, before wrapping up Tuesday afternoon. Highs will be cooler, in the low 50s, but still above average. Some clearing is possible toward evening.

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Power outages reported across Central Pennsylvania due to windy weather

Published on February 28, 2024February 29, 2024 in Community/News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Many people across the area have been dealing with rain, thunderstorms, and wind this morning. Wind gusts of nearly 30 miles per hour are expected throughout the day. This wind is causing some power outages around the region.

PPL is reporting that over 680 customers are without power. Below is the breakdown by county of how many customers are without power.

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Last sunny day, then showers return in south-central Pennsylvania

Published on February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

Low clouds have developed in western Adams County and in parts of Cumberland, Perry, and Juniata Counties, but they won’t last long. Look for morning sunshine, and temperatures in the 20s.

Under mainly sunny skies, temperatures will reach to 46 degrees this afternoon. Winds remain light.

Clouds will increase tonight, with slightly milder lows around 30 degrees.

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Wild forecast calls for anywhere between 1 and 8 inches of snow in south-central Pa.

Published on February 13, 2024February 12, 2024 in News/weather by Lance Tamashiro

A storm could deliver anywhere from one inch to half a foot of snow in parts of south-central Pennsylvania, and the heaviest precipitation is expected to fall during the Tuesday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service has revised its forecast because the storm has shifted farther south than previously expected, according to a winter storm watch issued mid-morning on Monday.

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