Anthony R. Wood
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In wild run of weather, tornadoes set U.S. record; subject to change
In what has been a wild run of severe weather, for 12 consecutive days the government’s Storm Prediction Center has logged reports of at least eight tornadoes. That's a destructive and impressive streak that constitutes a record — but that could change. → Read More
Tornado confirmed at Bucks County campground; Pa. exceeds annual twister quota
It wasn’t much, and it didn’t last long, but National Weather Service investigators have confirmed that a tornado touched down Sunday at the Beaver Valley Campgrounds in the Ottsville section of Tinicum Township, Bucks County. → Read More
Atlantic hurricane season has its first named storm; yes, it’s early
It’s not a hall-of-fame candidate, or a harbinger, but Andrea gets the jump on the hurricane season, which begins June 1. → Read More
Summer warm-ups: Highs in the mid-80s. Rip-current forecasts. Tropical storm brewing?
Temperatures are heading to late-June levels; the weather service is issuing rip-current advisories; and the hurricane center says a tropical storm might be brewing. Yes, summer is coming. → Read More
Tornadoes around here are highly unusual. So what explains so many tornado ‘warnings?’
Tornado "warnings" well outnumber actual tornado sightings around here. Blame the limits of science, and expect more "false alarms." → Read More
'Strong’ tornado confirmed in Delaware; 120 mph winds reported
Those early-morning storms Monday sent a fright through the region and set off an EF2 tornado, with winds of 120 mph, in Delaware. → Read More
Feds allege ‘widespread sexual harassment’ at AccuWeather while Trump nominee was CEO
A federal investigation finds widespread sexual harassment at AccuWeather Inc., according to a report obtained by The Inquirer. The incidents occurred while Barry Lee Myers, President Donald Trump's nominee to become the head of NOAA, was the company CEO. → Read More
Snow: Weren’t we expecting get lots of it this winter? So here’s what happened (and didn’t)
Score another one for chaos: In terms of the science, the long-range forecasting business is still finding its way. Snowfall came up well short of the predictions, and with May-like temperatures imminent, it's safe to say winter is toast. → Read More
For opening day, Phillies looking lucky, at least weather-wise. Then again, March 28 is a special day.
On the day the Phillies will play their earliest home game ever, they appear likely to get a huge break with the weather. And historically, the team couldn't have picked a better day. → Read More
More snow, rain, ice, maybe all three; then 100 percent chance of January
Equinox is coming, but winter isn't budging. A significant storm is brewing, and then it gets mighty cold. → Read More
Region shut down ... by a forecast more than the snow
Up to 4 inches of snow fell across the region on what already was a snow day for much of the region. The forecast also had an impact. → Read More
Region shut down ... by a forecast more than the snow
Up to 4 inches of snow fell across the region on what already was a snow day for much of the region. The forecast also had an impact. → Read More
Region shut down ... by a forecast more than the snow
Up to 4 inches of snow fell across the region on what already was a snow day for much of the region. The forecast also had an impact. → Read More
Surprise! The 1979 Presidents’ Day mega-snowstorm that no one saw coming.
Surprise! A Presidents' Day blizzard that no one saw coming. → Read More
Snow, ice, mess on tap for Tuesday; icy morning commute likely
After the biggest snow of the year (it's been that kind of year), the region might be getting something more disruptive on Tuesday. → Read More
Snow-less in Boston. From deep freeze to “air quality” alert in Philly. What is with this winter?
Diary of a strange winter. Hard to believe, Philadelphia's snow total is more than triple that of Boston. Harder to believe, Raleigh has had four times as much snow as Boston. → Read More
After record cold, nuisance snow, could temperatures really go from 7 to 60? Forecasters say yes
Three cold records have fallen in Philadelphia, but here comes April? → Read More
After record cold, nuisance snow, could temperatures really go from 7 to 60? Forecasters say yes
Three cold records have fallen in Philadelphia, but here comes April? → Read More
You think it’s cold in Philly ... Other cities are colder. By a lot.
If you were in Chicago or Duluth, you would probably find yourself thinking, "On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." → Read More
Record cold likely Thursday; wind chills below zero. But it’s not going to last.
Not Chicago, but Philadelphia is heading for a record cold Jan. 31. But it's not going to last. → Read More