John Homenuk

Weekly Briefing: Prolonged heat wave expected in NYC

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Here comes summer: A heat wave is expected in NYC this week.

After a slow start to the season, with lots of rain and clouds, the weather has warmed significantly over the past week or two. This will come to a climax this week, when temperatures will reach near or over 90 degrees for several consecutive days. The heat will build as the week goes on, peaking by the end of the week and weekend. On Friday and Saturday in particular, forecast models suggest that temperatures could exceed 95 degrees and heat index values could exceed 100.

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Steven Copertino

Beautiful weekend shaping up, heat wave next week?

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Good evening and happy Friday!

Our sensible weather has once again calmed down after a series of strong thunderstorms impacted the area last night. Thankfully, this calm weather is likely to last right through the weekend and into the beginning of next week! While conditions will remain dry, we’ll also be gradually turning up the heat through next week!

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John Homenuk

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Mount Laurel on Thursday

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The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Mount Laurel, NJ shortly after 7:00pm on Thursday. This marks the second tornado in just five days, after an EF-0 tornado touched down in the same area on July 6th. Thursday’s tornado was stronger, with maximum wind speeds of 90 miles per hour.

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Steven Copertino

Wednesday Briefing: Storms possible Thursday, warm conditions dominate!

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Today has been yet another warm/hot day across the entire Northeast. Tomorrow (Thursday) may feature some heavy showers and thunderstorms across the area, but nothing too impactful overall. Showers will likely linger into the beginning of Friday but should clear out just in time for the weekend! All indications point towards another bout of hot & humid conditions, potentially lasting through next week! As always, here are your five things to look out for during the next week!

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