Weather
Hurricane Sandy Has Made the Turn
“This is exactly what forecasters said would happen.” —Heard during a Hurricane Sandy report on NPR at 8:20 this morning, Monday, October 29, 2012. They […]
Hurricanes Are Scarier Than Tornadoes
When I was nearly 17, in 1990, I saw one of the biggest, ugliest, strongest tornadoes recorded up to that point in American history: The […]
Hurricane Sandy Could Alter Presidential Election Outcome
Yes, Hurricane Sandy could affect the Philadelphia Eagles’ game plan on Sunday, but it might have one other effect: It could swing the presidential election. […]
Hurricane Sandy is Making John Bolaris More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine
Now, it’s is true that erstwhile Philadelphia weatherman John Bolaris doesn’t have a great history with so-called “storms of the century.” And no, he’s not […]
It’s Officially Time to Start Freaking Out Over Hurricane Sandy. Unless It’s Not.
Oh, sure, we told you already that Hurricane Sandy appears to be weakening as it bears down on Philadelphia, but why would you listen to […]
Frankenstorm Is Coming
Hurricane Sandy isn’t supposed to hit the East Coast until late Sunday or sometime on Monday, but that hasn’t stopped the Internet from freaking out […]
Hurricane Sandy: Yes I AM a Force of Nature, Bitches!
Up until this week, my biggest claims to fame as a Sandy were one truly great Springsteen song and the heroine of that incredibly illogical […]
Hurricane Sandy Could Hammer the East Coast
Weather reports indicate that there’s a chance that hurricane Sandy might trash the East Coast. As Sandy approaches Jamaica, projections suggest that folks in the […]
2012 Is the Hottest Year on Record
Through the end of September, the average temperature in Philadelphia has been has been 62.2 degrees. That makes 2012 3.5 degrees hotter than the average, […]
Gusty Winds Force Skydiver to Postpone Supersonic Free Fall
Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner was all set to break a free fall skydive record this afternoon in New Mexico, but the jump was scratched thanks […]
A Snowy, Freezing, Miserable Winter Is on Its Way
Accu-Weather’s winter outlook for the upcoming season is depressing. This winter is supposed to be, on average, six degrees colder than last year. Additionally, you […]
Tornado Watch Issued for Philly, ‘Burbs, South Jersey, Delaware
A tornado watch has been issued for our entire region, including Philly, the surrounding ‘burbs, South Jersey, and all of Delaware. The watch will remain […]
John Bolaris Is in a Glass Case of Emotion
John Bolaris seems to be having a rough go of it. The former Fox 29 meteorologist has been keeping his tweeps informed about the local […]
Another Water Main Breaks in Philly
It’s North Philly’s turn to deal with a water main break. The Philadelphia Fire Department responded to the 1800 block of North 4th Street on […]
Stock Up on Milk and Bread Because It’s Going to Snow a Lot This Winter
Congratulations! You survived the terrible drought of 2012 and your home hasn’t been significantly damaged by a water main break this summer. Now go ahead […]