Entries by John Homenuk

Vivid sunset wows NJ and NYC behind severe storms

Some have told us that last nights sunset was the “best they’ve ever seen”. While that certainly is a variable statement, the sunset which cast New York City and New Jersey in orange and red hues after Tuesday’s storm was certainly one of the best in recent memory. After strong and severe thunderstorms brought tornado […]

Pleasant, calmer weather takes hold midweek

Wow, what a day! Tuesday was one of the more active severe weather days in recent memory. Tornado warnings, destructive winds and downbursts, dangerous lightning, and hail were all a part of the forecast. A tremendous amount of damage reports were received (we’re still sifting through them) and post-analysis will begin very shortly. The good […]

Severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening

12:30pm: This morning, we initially had a strong area of showers and rumbles of thunder in Pennsylvania that was moving toward our area. if it hit us, the atmosphere would have stabilized and the severe threat for thunderstorms would have significantly gone down. However, the EML we discussed yesterday was able to work its way into […]

Heavy rain, gusty winds early Sunday morning

The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill, currently tracking through the Mississippi and Ohio Valley, will make a move toward our area later tonight into early Sunday morning. The presence of a very moist atmosphere and lots of lift for precipitation will aid in the threat for a period of heavy rain, late Saturday Night into […]