Wind Chill Advisory Extended For Schuylkill County

WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATIONS...COLUMBIA AND SCHUYLKILL COUNTIES.

Woman Dies in Crash in Washington Twp. Tuesday Morning

WNEP is reporting that Mary Reed, 81, of Pine Grove, died in crash this morning on Sweet Arrow Lake Road in Washington Twp.  She was reportedly in a car with her 2 daughters when the car, her daughter was driving, lost control and hit a tree.

The other two women were flown from the scene.

No word on the severity of their injuries.

Tuesday Morning Fire Destroys Homes in Shenandoah

Image from Schuylkill County Firewire

Around 7:30am, Tuesday crews were called to the the 200 Block on Ferguson Street in Shenandoah.  When crews arrived they found the double block home fully engulfed in flames.  It is being reported that one side was vacant while the other side, the owner of the home was not home at the time.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

By:  Monsoon Mike

Since tonight and tomorrow's temperature is going to be pure despair for summer lovers, let's skip ahead to this coming weekend where, believe it or not, I see temperatures actually going ABOVE normal as in 40s or even 50s!
But that's then and this is now and we must discuss tonight's potentially dangerous situation with wind chill values approaching -30 and actual air temperatures near -5! Please, whatever you do, please do not leave any pets outside and YOU shouldn't even go outside if you don't have to. If you do, make sure your car is ready to go with emergency supplies should you break down.
The good news is this polar plunge is actually quite short-lived and by Wednesday, we're back in the twenties and, like I said by the end of the week, temperatures quite mild!
A minor snow and/or ice event is possible around Thursday or Friday, but let's get through this polar plunge first before worrying about that.

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays - 1/7/14

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 1/7/14

Assumption BVM - CLOSED

Blue Mountain - CLOSED

Child Development - Pre-K Closed, Day Care Open

Gillingham Charter - CLOSED

Mahanoy Area - CLOSED

Marian Catholic - CLOSED

Minersville - CLOSED

Nativity BVM - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED

Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED

Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED

St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED

St. Clair - CLOSED

St. Jerome Regional/Tamaqua - CLOSED

St. Nicholas/Minersville - CLOSED

Tamaqua - CLOSED

Tri-Valley - CLOSED

Trinity Academy - CLOSED

Williams Valley - CLOSED

BEST OF SKOOK: The Winner of Best Wings in Schuylkill County Is . . . . . .

Over the weekend, we asked our reader's through our Facebook page, "Who has the best wings in Schuylkill County?"

The votes are in and we have an upset on our hands.

Semi-Pro Football Looking For Sponsors

The Schuylkill County Predators, the Semi-Pro Football team, is in search of some sponsors.  They've asked for some help through these sponsors to help towards equipment, uniforms, field, charity events, etc.

If interested you can contact them by Schuylkill County Predators on Facebook or scpredators14@yahoo.com

Winter Weather Announcements - 1/6/14

Weather Related Announcements for 1/6/14

Schools

Schuylkill Haven Area - No Evening Activities, no school Tuesday 

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay, Tuesday

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Tips For Getting Through Sub Zero Temperatures

As we head toward no-man's land -- double-digit sub-zero temperatures that could set records -- thoughts turn to keeping the family, house and cars safe.

Schuylkill County Weather Midday Update

By:  Monsoon Mike

Temperature soared into the 40's and even 50's ahead of the strong cold front which is moving across the area now. Temperatures will continue to plummet throughout the day and expect a major flash freeze tonight. Wind chill advisories are also in effect for extremely dangerously cold wind chills overnight. Temperatures overnight will be well below zero

Accident Along Route 309 in South Tamaqua Sunday Evening

 From:  TamaquaArea.com

West Penn Township Police, firefighters and Ambulance were called to SR309 northbound in South Tamaqua (West Penn Township) just before 5:30 PM today (Jan. 5, 2014) for a report of a two-vehicle accident with possible assault. No serious injuries were seen. Traffic was detoured around the scene. Soley's Towing was used to transport both vehicles.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/6/14

Schuylkill County Closings and Delays for 1/6/14

 

 

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay

Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkil Haven Area - 2 Hour Delay

St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome Reg./Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

 

Wind Chill Advisory Has Been Issued for Schuylkill County

Fatal Crash in Tremont

Crews were called to 197 South Tremont Street, Tremont with heavy entrapment just before 3 pm Sunday.

Authorities say that Amanda Minnich, 25, of Tremont, lost control of her vehicle on the icy roads and struck a tree.  Minnich was pronounced dead at the scene.

There was also a passenger in the vehicle who was also hurt and was taken to Hershey Medical Center.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

By: Monsoon Mike

Sunday sure kept me on my toes. The day's freezing rain storm got off to a late start deceiving many folks with a beautiful morning sunshine if you were up that early. Things went downhill almost instantaneously around lunchtime, however, and what followed in the afternoon & evening was one of the more challenging ice storms that we've had in awhile.
Overnight tonight will actually see a slow rise in temperatures and by sunrise, we might even be near 40! But boy that won't last long because an arctic cold front plows in around 10a.m. sending our temperature diving and by tomorrow night, once again we're back to the negative digits. That'll be about a 45 to 50 degree drop in less than 12 hours! What a weird winter! Two concerns with that cold front tomorrow will be the possibility of some snow showers as it crosses and also of a flash freeze of any left standing water freezing solid by the evening commute.
That'll be followed by some cold, quieter weather until around Thursday when our next minor storm should approach. Not looking to be a major storm at this point. But more proof that this winter is going to be a long one. Nevertheless, if we play our cards right, I do see a bit of a January thaw the following week.