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Inch Of Snow Possible Tuesday As Temperatures Seesaw
Autumn today, winter tomorrow.
Monday should see afternoon highs of around 57 degrees, which is probably enough to clear away the remaining shreds of snow.
Although unusually warm for the season, the day will be wreathed in clouds, and a midday shower is likely.
But temperatures will drop to 31 Monday night, and that’s where they’ll stay. Tuesday temperatures aren’t expected to climb above 33.
In fact, it’s possible we’ll see up to an inch of snow Tuesday, although less is likely.
Five Dead In Wyoming County Helicopter Crash
Five people have died in a helicopter that went down in bad weather Saturday night in Wyoming County.
Deputy Coroner Alan Thatcher confirmed the number on board, but said he could not release identities or any other information on the victims.
The helicopter was found near the border of Noxen and Forkston townships on Sunday.
Thatcher said he heard the helicopter had taken off from the Greater Binghamton Airport. The Associated Press reported it was headed to Jake Arner Memorial Airport in Lehighton.
Read more: http://thedailyreview.com/news/five-dead-in-wyoming-county-helicopter-crash-1.1527417
Schuylkill River At Pottstown Rising Fast
The Schuylkill River at Pottstown is above flood stage and rising fast. Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Services just raised their predicted crest to 20.5 feet or 8 feet about flood stage. Major flood stage is 22 feet and above.
This afternoon’s major thunderstorm made the river rise almost two feet with in a matter of hours. The crest is predicted to occur September 8th at 8 pm.
We will continue to update as things unfold. Stay safe out there!