What is the difference between a tornado watch vs. warning? │NEXT Weather
With storms back in the forecast, it's important to clear up the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
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With storms back in the forecast, it's important to clear up the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
The Philadelphia region is dealing with severe weather on Thursday as powerful winds and downpours are moving through the area.
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest on the confirmed EF-1 tornado in Bangor, Northampton County in Pennsylvania Tuesday afternoon.
Part of the roof was torn off an Acme in New Castle County, Delaware as a confirmed tornado touched down on Thursday night. Ryan Hughes is in the Sherwood Park neighborhood with a look at the damage around the area.
Video shows a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, as severe storms hit the state on Monday.
Staff from the National Weather Service's State College office confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 90 mph touched down in Mahanoy City, a town in Schuylkill County about 40 minutes south of Wilkes-Barre, after surveying the storm damage Tuesday.
A preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday afternoon for Costas Nick Alestas, who is a former Bethlehem school police officer charged with sexually assaulting a student.
Nationwide, at least 23 people have been killed as severe storms that spawned tornadoes spread across the United States, with Texas bracing for more potentially severe weather on Tuesday. Out in Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County, about 40 minutes outside of Wilkes-Barre, a possible tornado was spotted. No injuries were reported as a result of this possible tornado and the National Weather Service is heading out to survey the damage. There was also a tornado warning issued Monday for Lancaster, Pennsylvania due to rotation observed on radar.
"That Groundhog lied to us," one Massachusetts resident said as New England and the Upper Midwest expect snow despite it being early spring. Other parts of the country have seen heavy rain and thunderstorms that have brought hail and the risks of flooding. CBS News Correspondent Jarred Hill reports.
A tornado reportedly touched down in Chester County, but the National Weather Service has yet to confirm the storm.
The power was out for several hours at Conshohocken State Road and Woodbine Avenue. That's where the storm knocked a large tree onto a power line.
Andrew Kozak reports.
It had peak winds of 110-115 MPH and lasted about six minutes.
Ross DiMattei reports.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has your updated forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly breaks down the storm and its implications.
Wind gusts exceeding 70 mph knocked downed thousands of trees, poles and wires, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of customers from the Poconos to Jersey shore the Delaware beaches.
Severe weather is causing hundreds of thousands of residents to lose power in the region Tuesday evening.
Remember the first week of September last year? All the kids going back to school, Labor Day picnics and, oh yes, over 6" of rain in four days thanks to the slow-moving moisture and circulation around what was once Tropical Storm Lee. This rain led to some of the worst flooding Central PA has ever seen.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Luigi Mangione's federal interstate stalking trial has been pushed back to November. The move follows a delay in the start of his trial on state charges.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Prepare for another massive change with temps jumping again in the Philadelphia region. It will be roughly 30 degrees warmer on Friday afternoon than on Thursday.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Patrick Kane scored a pivotal goal in a needed Detroit win in the same building where he scored a Stanley Cup Final winner to lead the Red Wings past the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says temps in the Philadelphia region will jump to the 70s Friday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The peacock was spotted in Lower Moreland Township in the area of Frederick and Robert roads.
John Aytch was able to land a small plane in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday after its engine lost power.
An employee at a Planet Fitness in Wyncote was stabbed Thursday afternoon by someone who had previously been banned from the gym, according to police.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony launched a new health clinic on wheels in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Thursday.