Friday, February 12, 2016

(Chester, Delaware Co) Charges In Fatal Hit-And-Run

Source: philadelphia.cbslocal.com

Driver faces charges including homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter.

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/02/12/charges-hit-and-run-chester/

FEB.12 (Montgomery Co) TRAFFIC REPORT COUNTYWIDE 16:18 - 16:31

Source: MontCo DPS

VEHICLE ACCIDENT 
S GULPH RD & LONG RD
UPPER MERION
16:31

DISABLED VEHICLE 
SHOPPERS LN & OGONTZ AVE
CHELTENHAM
16:25

DISABLED VEHICLE 
BYBERRY RD & DAVISVILLE RD
UPPER MORELAND
16:23

VEHICLE ACCIDENT 
COWPATH RD & LANSDALE AVE
MONTGOMERY
16:18

Wind Advisory

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia.


Wind Advisory in effect from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday. Gusts up to 55 mph are possible.  Exercise caution.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday.

  • Winds: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with scattered gusts 45 to 55 mph.

  • Timing: Winds will pick up suddenly near dawn Saturday and may immediately gust past 45 mph. There appears to a greater chance of northwest wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph Saturday afternoon. If gusts near 50 mph occur as expected Saturday, this advisory may eventually have to be extended into Saturday evening.

  • Impacts: A possibility of a few broken tree limbs and associated power outages. Driving will be difficult at times, especially for high profile vehicles.
  • Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: A Wind Advisory means that very windy conditions are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Light-weight outdoor objects such as patio furniture and garbage cans should be secured.

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Monday, February 8, 2016

6abc School Closings and Delays

See the latest school closings, delays and early dismissals for Tuesday, February 8 sent to Action News and 6abc.com.

http://6abc.com/weather/6abc-school-closings-and delays---/466497/

Winter Storm Warning

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia.


Winter Storm Warning in effect from Tuesday 12:00am until Wednesday 6:00am.  Heavy snow expected.  Travel is strongly discouraged.
 
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter
Storm Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 am
EST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Hazard types... periods of snow.

* Snow accumulations... 4 to 8 inches.

* Timing... snow is expected to develop late this evening and
overnight, then continue through Tuesday night. The snow has
the potential to fall at a moderate to heavy rate at times
Tuesday and Tuesday night.

* Impacts... accumulating snow will affect travel late tonight
through Tuesday night, including the rush hour commutes. The
Road conditions will likely deteriorate during times of heavier
snowfall rates. Remember, bridges and other elevated surfaces
tend to become slippery first.

* Visibilities... one half mile or less at times.

* Temperatures... falling into the upper 20s to lower 30s late
tonight, then around freezing during Tuesday.

* Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected. This will make travel very hazardous at times. Use
caution while driving, especially on bridges and other elevated
Road surfaces.

Report snow accumulation to the National Weather Service by
calling our trained spotter line, posting to the NWS Mount Holly
facebook Page, or using twitter @nws_mountholly.

Snowfall and ice accumulation forecast maps in addition to
experimental probabilistic snowfall information for the latest
event are available online at www.Weather.Gov/phi/winter

For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi  
  
For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready


 
 
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