Life-threatening heat expected across central Pa. Monday, with chance of more storms

The National Weather Service is urging central Pennsylvanians to stay out of the heat Monday ahead of oppressive, possibly life-threatening conditions. The heat index is expected to climb past 100 degrees during the day, and Monday night will not be much better, forecasters said. Continue reading on PennLive.com

Showers, storms likely to return to central Pa. Tuesday

Tuesday showers and thunderstorms could disrupt what has been a sunny, dry and warm few days in the midstate, forecasters said. Rain is likely during the day, and storms are possible after 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said there are a chance of storms until about 3 a.m. Wednesday. Continue Reading on … Read more

How much damage did Thursday’s storms cause in central Pa.?

Severe thunderstorms hit Pennsylvania Thursday, but the midstate was largely spared from the worst of the damage, forecasters said. All eyes were on two tornadoes that hit the northern and eastern outskirts of Philadelphia Thursday night. At least five people were injured when the tornadoes damaged a Bucks County auto dealership, homes and other businesses, The Associated … Read more