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  The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Delaware, Philadelphia and all surrounding counties through 9 p.m. Wednesday. According to the NWS, conditions are favorable for thunderstorms containing 1-inch hail and the possibility of wind gusts of at least 58 mph. Heavy rain and "dangerous" cloud-to-ground lightning are possible.
After a hot week and a rough Friday night storm, another blast from Mother Nature could occur Monday. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch through 2 p.m. for Delaware and surrounding counties. "This watch means that conditions are favorable for thunderstorms containing 1 inch or larger hail and/or wind gusts of at least 58 mph (50 knots)," the advisory warned. "Persons in the watch area should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.  Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes." …
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a high of a possible 98 degrees for Thursday, with a heat index expected to climb as high as 102 degrees. For the second day in a row, the NWS has issued an excessive heat warning. Thursday night's low might be around 77 degrees, stated the NWS. For Friday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, where "gusty" winds and heavy rain are possible, the NWS stated. The high for Friday might be near 94 degrees. Read these tips on how to avoid heat stroke and exhaustion.
As the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Delaware County, with temperatures possibly reaching 94 degrees for Wednesday, residents need to be aware of how to handle being out in such heat. In a previous story, Richard S. Toof, M.D., gave a breakdown of the signs of heat stroke: Increase of core body temperature Lightheadedness Nausea Weakness Vomiting Headaches Muscle Cramps Unconsciousness The Delaware County Office of Services of the Aging (COSA) has issued these safety tips: Drink plenty of fluids (in consultation with your physician regarding medication and …
An excessive heat warning will be in effect until Tuesday night.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued the warning. Heat index values will be in the mid-90s, according to the NWS.The warning is expected to last until 7 p.m. Tuesday, when the weather should cool off. An excessive heat warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. -NWS The National Weather Service recommends: Drink plenty of fluids Stay in an air-conditioned room Stay out of the sun Check on relatives and …
Friday looks like it is going to be sunny with a high near 59 degrees, the National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting. During the night time, after Passover begins, mostly clear skies and a possible low of around 38 degrees are being called for. For Saturday, another day of sun with a high near 62 degrees, with a bit of a strong breeze that may blow up to 20 mph, the NWS warns. Saturday night may see mostly clear skies with a low of around 39 degrees, states the NWS. Expect a sunny Easter Sunday with a high near 64 degrees, but partly cloudy skies at night with a low of around 42 degrees, …
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a mostly sunny day for Thursday with a high near 57 degrees. During the overnight, mostly clear skies may appear over Havertown, with a low of around 37 degrees, states the NWS. Come Friday, expect plenty of sun with a high near 58 degrees, the NWS predicts.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for gusting winds, up to 25 mph, for Wednesday afternoon. The day is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 70 degrees. For Wednesday night, Havertown can expect mostly clear skies and a low of around 40 degrees, the NWS states. Come Thursday, expect sunny skies but a low of around 58 degrees, the NWS predicts.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for "patchy" frost before 8 a.m. for Tuesday, but also expect plenty of sun with a high near 64 degrees. During the overnight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 a.m., with a low of around 46 degrees, the NWS states. Come Wednesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers before 9 a.m., but Havertown may get a mostly sunny day with a high near 68 degrees, predicts the NWS.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a bit of sun and rain for this coming weekend. For Friday, the NWS is predicting mostly sunny skies with a high near 58 degrees. During the overnight, there is an 80 percent chance of rain with rainfall amounts up to a quarter of an inch possible, the NWS states. The low maybe around 41 degrees. Saturday may see an 80 percent chance of rain before 8 a.m. with rainfall amounts up to a quarter of an inch possible, according to the NWS. The high maybe near 53 degrees. For Saturday night, mostly cloudy skies are being predicted by the NWS with a …
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for strong northwest winds between 16 and 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph for Thursday. The NWS is also predicting partly sunny skies for Thursday with a high near 58 degrees. For Thursday evening, Havertown will see mostly clear skies with a low of around 36 degrees and a north wind blowing up to only 13 mph, states the NWS. Come Friday, the NWS is calling for increasing clouds with a high near 57 degrees.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a 40 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. for Wednesday and sometime during the day partly sunny skies maybe seen. The high for the day maybe near 67 degrees, states the NWS. For Wednesday evening, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the evening, with a low of around 48 degrees, according to the NWS. Come Thursday, partly sunny skies maybe seen, with a high near 57 degrees, states the NWS. The NWS is also predicting a northwest wind going up to 22 mph.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for sun and a high near 51 degrees for Tuesday. For Tuesday evening, the skies over Havertown are expected to be partly cloudy with a low of around 39 degrees, predicts the NWS. Come Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and maybe a bit of sun, states the NWS. The high for the day maybe near 67 degrees.
For those who got used to the warm weather last week maybe in for a disappointment. The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a sunny Monday with a high near 55 degrees, but a north wind of up to 23 mph. For Monday night, clear skies over Havertown with a very chilly low of 29 degrees, predicts the NWS. Come Tuesday, the high maybe near 51 degrees, with plenty of sun, states the NWS.
It looks like a rainy weekend for Havertown. The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for bits of fog for Friday before 9 a.m., but mostly sunny throughout the day with a high near 77 degrees. During the overnight there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. and a low of around 53 degrees, according to the NWS. For Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers, predicts the NWS, with a up to a quarter inch of rain possible. The high might be near 69 degrees. There is a 70 percent chance of rain for Saturday night with rainfall amounts up to a half an inch possible, the NWS is…
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for areas of fog before 9 a.m., but a mostly cloudy day for Thursday with a high near 76 degrees. For Thursday night, there will be partly cloudy skies over Havertown with a low of around 58 degrees, predicts the NWS. For Friday it will be mostly sunny with a high near 78 degrees, states the NWS.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for patches of dense fog before 10 a.m. for Wednesday. But the otherwise cloudy day will eventually become sunny with a high near 73 degrees. During the overnight, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 55 degrees, the NWS states. Come Thursday, there will be patches of fog between 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., states the NWS. Later in the day it is expected to be partly sunny with a high of near 78 degrees.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for a 30 percent chance of showers between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and mostly cloudy skies for Tuesday. The high for the day maybe near 69 degrees. During the overnight, there might be patches of fog after 2 a.m., with a low of around 53 degrees, predicts the NWS. Come Wednesday, there maybe areas of fog before 8 a.m., but mostly partly sunny skies with a high near 71 degrees, according to the NWS.
The National Weather Service (NWS) originally called for patches of fog and clouds for Monday, but now that forecast has changed. Monday will now see small patches of fog in the morning and mostly sunny skies for the rest of the day and a high near 73 degrees, the NWS states. And Monday night will now only see mostly cloudy skies, not the 20 percent chance of showers that the NWS originally predicted. The nighttime low maybe around 51 degrees. Come Tuesday, there is another 20 percent chance of showers and a high near 70 degrees.
Despite a rainy beginning for the weekend, the rest will be sunny, so predicts the National Weather Service (NWS). For Friday, there is a 60 percent chance of drizzle, rain and thunderstorms throughout the day, with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, predicts the NWS. The high maybe near 67 degrees.  For Friday evening, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. and then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., according to the NWS. The nighttime low maybe around 52 degrees. For Saturday, expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 68 …

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