Mummers Parade postpones String Band competition due to windy weather
Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.
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Powerful winds disrupted the 125th annual Mummers Parade and forced the String Band competition to be suspended for the first time in the event's history.
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer, but with chilly temperatures, it felt more like fall.
Easter Sunday is mainly dry, with mixed skies and a trend toward a bit more sunshine by the afternoon.
The winds should taper off Monday evening, but breezy conditions will continue through Tuesday.
The same storm system that brought snow and sleet to the area Saturday will bring a surge of warmth, but also more rain to the area as we head through Sunday.
PPL Electric Utilities also wants to remind everyone to make sure their house is prepared in case they lose power on Sunday from the high winds.
A dangerous blast of arctic air is moving into the region this week, bringing the Delaware Valley some of the coldest weather its seen in several years.
The National Weather Service is expected to assess if the damage on Monday.
