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Mobile home fire in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Flames damaged a mobile home in Columbia County on Friday afternoon. Flames broke out along Sparrow Drive, just off Route 11 in Briar Creek Township, around 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. Officials say the fire was accidental. The Red Cross is assisting two people who were...
The NWS confirms downburst in Berwick area after Wednesday evening's storms
June 27, 2024 — Severe thunderstorms rolled through central & northeast Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 26 during the evening hours. Several trees and power lines were knocked down in the Berwick (Columbia County) area. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in State College, PA conducted a storm survey and...
What is the ‘downburst’ that impacted Columbia County?
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — After storms heavily impacted our area on Wednesday, officials say a downburst was what caused severe damage in Columbia County. But what is a downburst and how does it happen? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a downburst is described as powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm […]
Community foundations announce collaboration to host new nonprofit conference at Bucknell University
Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) are neighboring community foundations dedicated to the well-being of communities across six counties in the Susquehanna Valley. The two are thrilled to partner together to create Elevate2, a new regional nonprofit conference. The inaugural conference will be held on...
Roads closed in multiple counties in PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says multiple roads across the Keystone State were impacted after thunderstorms. Drivers were advised by PennDOT many roads were closed or had a lane restriction in place because of downed utilities or trees. Columbia County Lycoming County You can stay up to date on speed limit […]
Columbia County rocked by storm; historic Bloomingail's and cemetery ravaged
BERWICK, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — A devastating storm ripped through Columbia County Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service office of State College surveyed the area and stated there were winds between 90 and 100 mph. The storm tore through streets and buildings, and destroyed Bloomingail's on Martzville Rd in...
'Like a freight train' - Shocked neighbors cleaning up after storms in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Just about everywhere you look, there are downed trees, powerlines, and branches in parts of Columbia County. The National Weather Service was in the Berwick area on Thursday taking a look at the damage, but residents who are cleaning up already have their minds made up about the power of this storm.
Officials assess damage after downburst in Berwick
BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We now know that a downburst is what caused so much damage in parts of Columbia County. Downbursts are powerful winds that descend from a thunderstorm and spread out quickly once they hit the ground. The Berwick area really taking the brunt of the storm and on Thursday, the community […]
Strong storms slam Columbia County
BERWICK, Pa. — Many homes in the Berwick Borough are still without power following a storm that wreaked havoc in just a few minutes. "The sounds were like really bad, especially, you know, with the wind blowing and then with the hail hitting the top of the house," said Annmarie Ahimovic of Berwick.
PSP continues to investigate Conyngham Township crash
CONYNGHAM TOWNSHIP — The Pennsylvania State Police has yet to release information regarding a violent one-vehicle crash on state Route 61, about 2.2 miles east of Mount Carmel, in Columbia County shortly before 2 a.m. June 20. The male driver of a tan Oldsmobile was trapped and partially ejected...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:38 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan, Union, Montour, Northumberland and Columbia counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler...
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