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Powerful storms are rumbling over parts of the southeastern U.S. as more severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley. The storm system has already been blamed for at least one death in Mississippi and flooded streets in the New Orleans area. Damage has been reported from Texas to the Florida Panhandle. More than 100,000 customers lack power. Now forecasters say parts of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia will be near the bull's-eye of a new area of concern Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center says those areas could see some tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.

EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A complex storm system will push into the region Thursday and showers will linger for the rest of the week.

On Thursday showers will begin in the morning, followed by a steadier rain by the afternoon and evening. Some of this rain has the potential to be heavy. A thunderstorm is possible, but most of us won't get one.

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The winds from the storm last night have left a trail of power outages throughout NEPA, and thousands in Lackawanna County are still without power.

Over 900 people have reported power outages in the South Abington Township and neighboring townships. The cleanup process is underway but as you can see behind me, fallen trees like this one are scattered throughout the area on roads, houses, and powerlines, waiting to be cleared.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— First the rain and wind then some snow impacted parts of northeast Pennsylvania Wednesday night.

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Parts of the Poconos and northern Pennsylvania saw up to three inches of snow in their area Thursday morning. These photos from Michael Flynn showed a solid coating of snow up in Preston Township, Wayne County.

Image Courtesy of Michael Flynn

Image Courtesy of Michael Flynn

Image Courtesy of Michael Flynn

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — As we turn our attention to Monday's eclipse, we can expect some clouds to "filter" the sunshine. So the question remains, will you be able to see the eclipse?

Monday's solar eclipse will have sunshine, but high-level cloud cover may mix in for the afternoon.

At this point, it shouldn't have much impact on being able to see the eclipse. Monday's temperatures will be much warmer with highs in the mid-60s. 

EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A Flood Watch remains in effect with a chance of light snow for all of northeastern and central Pennsylvania through Thursday.

Periods of steady and heavy rain continue to push across the area Wednesday. While a thunderstorm can't be ruled out, it will be windy with highs in the mid-40s.

Watch for flooding on roadways and in areas of poor drainage. Any steady rain this evening will taper to rain and snow showers overnight.

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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A mix of rain and snow showers will continue Wednesday evening with the possibility of a snow squall.

As of 4:30 p.m., several counties are under snow squall alerts. Any snow accumulation will be an inch or less. Most of the rain and snow will taper off tonight. However, a few flurries and snow showers will fly around overnight.

It'll be windy and cold. Tonight's lows will be in the lower 20s, but normally colder spots will be in the teens. 

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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The rare celestial event will take place on Monday, April 8, and is sure to draw the interest of many across northeastern and central PA.

Although the event is visible from our entire region (with the proper glasses, of course), two local observatories are holding gatherings to watch the 2024 solar eclipse in NEPA.

According to NASA, the eclipse will begin at 2:08 p.m. and will peak at 3:23 p.m. with 94.9% coverage.

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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a wind advisory from Sunday into Monday evening for most of Pennsylvania.

28/22 News Weather Forecaster Kathryn Oleary explains wind will pick up Sunday night with gusts up to 35 miles per hour.

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The NWS announced a wind advisory will be in place from 5:00 p.m. Sunday to 8:00 p.m. Monday.

According to the NWS, unsecured items and tree limbs could be impacted by the wind conditions. 

The high winds may also result in possible power outages, according to the NWS.

EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — Our next storm system moves in for the weekend with unsettled weather returning.

Saturday morning despite a stray shower starts quiet with plenty of clouds. Showers develop from southwest to northeast into the afternoon and evening.

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The steadiest and heaviest rain will come Saturday evening and through the overnight. It will be windy, too with temperatures in the mid-40s.

If you're heading to the Scranton St. Patrick's parade, having the rain gear on standby will be a good idea!

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