Severe Weather

SNAP recipients whose food was destroyed by last weekend's severe weather and extended power outages are eligible for replacement benefit.

The days leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday will feature hot dogs, high temperatures and humidity. The temperature in Northeast and Northcentral Pennsylvania could reach 100 degrees by Thursday. The humidity will make it feel even hotter.

The snow is over, the cold is not. The National Weather Service Binghamton, N.Y. office says Northeast Pennsylvania is in for a stretch of extreme cold, with wind chills in the negative numbers starting Monday night.

The National Weather Service says precipitation is expected to taper off between 11 p.m. tonight and 4 a.m. Monday morning, but more snow could fall across Northeast Pa. on Monday.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region as snow continues to fall around Northeast Pennsylvania. Local bus systems also have suspended service.

This season's first signifcant winter storm has moved out of Northeast Pennsylvania after dumping several inches of snow around the region, but intense cold is expected in the coming days.

In some cases, PPL's website indicated it could take until Saturday or Sunday for power to be restored.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives, making a national shortage possible. The local Red Cross chapter is urging people to donate blood and help secure the national blood supply.

Hot temperatures are expected to persist throughout the summer. The City of Scranton is hosting a Beat the Heat supply drive to help keep residents safe during the extreme heat.

Remnants from Hurricane Beryl could hit Northeast and Central Pennsylvania from 7 to 11 p.m tonight, according to the National Weather Service.