Weather

Editors announced the 2026 edition will be its last, citing financial challenges and changing reader habits.

"The season we hoped would never come is here," the historical publication announced.

(WBRE/WYOU) — After winds and rain passed through Pennsylvania, thousands of members of the commonwealth experienced power outages on Wednesday night. As of about 10:00 a.m., 19,700 PPL customers in our coverage area were experiencing power outages. Of that number, over 11,000 were reported in Wayne County, according to PPL. Meanwhile, Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) on Wednesday night announced several severe thunderstorm warnings and advisories across Pennsylvania. Gusty winds were the main weather concern late Wednesday into early Thursday morning. The NWS issued severe wind advisories in the following counties in our coverage area: The NWS says wind advisories are in effect for [...]

Hurricane Melissa is pulling away from Bermuda

Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, stranding Americans like Sherry Sakosky, who remains hopeful for a Sunday departure.

Melissa roared ashore on Tuesday as a Category 5 hurricane with top sustained winds of 185 mph.

(WBRE/WYOU) — We are on "Weather Alert" Thursday and Friday due to localized flooding concerns and gusty winds. Periods of rain continue Thursday, steady and heavy at times. While major flooding is not expected, there may be localized flooding on roadways and areas of poor drainage. Localized flooding will be possible, especially on roadways and [...]

Landslides, fallen trees and numerous power outages were reported as Melissa hit with 185 mph winds.

A local tour group vacationing in Jamaica managed to leave the island just days before Hurricane Melissa made landfall.