Central PA Summer 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

[ChescoWx]

10 minutes ago, TimB said:

Stebo is a degreed meteorologist, I’ll trust his thoughts on the matter over some guy with a weather station and an agenda. Can I see a pic of your setup?

Of course see below. You do realize that the facts and actual stats clearly show with a significant p-value that the fact remain that my EN station and the Chester County PA USCRN are statistically exactly the same with over 7,000 days of daily historical data since 2007. Facts have nothing to do with a degreed meteorologist view or "thoughts" on the actual data. You may not like it but it is factual and they don't care about your feelings. 

[Itstrainingtime]

I don't have a horse in the Chester County temp saga, and this is not based on hard, scientific data. But I travel through the county a LOT on my way to Philly and the difference in temp between my area and there is noteworthy. We just went Tuesday. It was 92 here at home when we left. That was 2pm. We were in Cochranville at 3pm and it was 88.

It is consistently 3-5 degrees cooler on our trips. And that is not at Chescowx elevation.

[ChescoWx]

12 minutes ago, TimB said:

Stebo is a degreed meteorologist, I’ll trust his thoughts on the matter over some guy with a weather station and an agenda. Can I see a pic of your setup?

 

Just now, Itstrainingtime said:

I don't have a horse in the Chester County temp saga, and this is not based on hard, scientific data. But I travel through the county a LOT on my way to Philly and the difference in temp between my area and there is noteworthy. We just went Tuesday. It was 92 here at home when we left. That was 2pm. We were in Cochranville at 3pm and it was 88.

It is consistently 3-5 degrees cooler on our trips.

Folks that live here understand the difference....and the data backs it up. thanks! 

[Itstrainingtime]

I'm just going to publicly say that there was a time when I didn't believe/trust his numbers. I 100% do now.

[Mount Joy Snowman]

20 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said:

I don't have a horse in the Chester County temp saga, and this is not based on hard, scientific data. But I travel through the county a LOT on my way to Philly and the difference in temp between my area and there is noteworthy. We just went Tuesday. It was 92 here at home when we left. That was 2pm. We were in Cochranville at 3pm and it was 88.

It is consistently 3-5 degrees cooler on our trips. And that is not at Chescowx elevation.

THIS. I don’t think enough people are familiar with that area. I won’t speak to any type of agenda but his station setup is probably about as good as it gets for a home station. I’ve at times compared his monthly departures to MDT’s monthly departures and they seem mostly consistent. 

[Mount Joy Snowman]

2 hours ago, Itstrainingtime said:

Yes sir. 102 was my high here. Down a notch to 101 now. 

We busted low! 

[canderson]

1 hour ago, ChescoWx said:

LOL!! Both you and @Stebohave of course been clearly wrong for years as the below data certainly shows. Below is an analysis of the US Climate Resource Network Site here in Chester County vs. East Nantmeal for the last 19 years of average annual temperature data. Well looky at this! Over the last 19 years we are not only close we are exactly the same!!! 53.2 degrees vs 53.2 degrees!!  If you are unfamiliar with US CRN it is a systematic network of more than 130 highly accurate climate-monitoring stations across the United States, managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Now how many degrees again do you think EN is off?? 

I’m not doubting your readings. Just saying we’ve had this convo for years lol 

[canderson]

Car read 104 on Lemoyne by the West Shore Plaza. House hit 103. 

[Yardstickgozinya]

41 minutes ago, TimB said:

Stebo is a degreed meteorologist, I’ll trust his thoughts on the matter over some guy with a weather station and an agenda. Can I see a pic of your setup?

You're only going to pretend to believe people who support your virtues and that's where it ends for a dirtbags like you. The fact that he said that you need 5000" to make a big difference completely discredits, anything that he would ever try to tell me.  Maybe someday you and others ideological low lifes  on the forum will learn that its become obvious to decent folk without their heads stuck up their ideological a**s that you're just speaking through emotion, ideology and virtue, It's tremendously f****** annoying to people that aren't f****** d*****bags. Now, do me a favor buddy and go f*** yourself and your mother along  with all the other people that constantly think they need to spout of the same stupid f****** talking points every time the temperature spikes. Plenty of dbags over in the MA that will gladly applaud you for being a the quintessential definition of a dbag. 

[ChescoWx]

30 minutes ago, Mount Joy Snowman said:

THIS. I don’t think enough people are familiar with that area. I won’t speak to any type of agenda but his station setup is probably about as good as it gets for a home station. I’ve at times compared his monthly departures to MDT’s monthly departures and they seem mostly consistent. 

Thanks Mount Joy! I have used the exact same equipment and location for 23 years. 

[ChescoWx]

19 minutes ago, canderson said:

I’m not doubting your readings. Just saying we’ve had this convo for years lol 

This is only about my station readings @Stebosaid my readings are 3 to 5 degrees too low...that is just fake news on his part as I have clearly shown. Not sure what convo you are talking about - assuming it is the chilling of the 1930's thru 1950's historical data correct? thanks!

[canderson]

Just now, ChescoWx said:

This is only about my station readings @Stebosaid my readings are 3 to 5 degrees too low...that is just fake news on his part as I have clearly shown. Not sure what convo you are talking about - assuming it is the chilling of the 1930's thru 1950's historical data correct? thanks!

That your readings are routinely lower than anyone else’s on our region in summer. Microclimates are real. 

[ChescoWx]

Just now, canderson said:

That your readings are routinely lower than anyone else’s on our region in summer. Microclimates are real. 

True and my lows are routinely higher than most....ridge vs valley microclimates in this area.

[pawatch]

100 degrees yesterday was a record here.

My wife’s car was reading 107 on her drive home yesterday afternoon.

Ended up being 2.57” short of rain in June. 

Sounds like a hot one again today, with severe storms coming in the afternoon.

 

[mahantango#1]

 

 

 

Muhlenberg Township Police Department ·

 

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Mass Casualty Incident Declared During Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 Event

Muhlenberg Township, PA — July 2, 2026

On July 2, 2026, the Muhlenberg Township Police Department, in partnership with the Muhlenberg Ambulance Association and Muhlenberg Fire Company, provided public safety and emergency medical coverage for the scheduled arrival of Union Pacific Railroad’s historic steam locomotive, Big Boy #4014, at the Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad Outer Station, located at 3501 Pottsville Pike, Reading, Pennsylvania.

The event drew an estimated crowd of several thousand spectators in addition to more than 900 passengers arriving aboard excursion railcars. Due to operational delays along the locomotive’s route, the anticipated arrival was postponed for more than one hour. During this period, outdoor temperatures reached approximately 106 degrees, creating hazardous conditions for attendees who had gathered at the site.

Beginning shortly before the Big Boy steam engine’s arrival and continuing throughout the event, emergency responders treated a significant number of individuals suffering from heat-related illnesses and medical emergencies. Patients ranged in age from infants to elderly adults. As the number of medical incidents rapidly increased, a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) was declared to facilitate the deployment of additional emergency resources.

More than 100 individuals received medical treatment on scene, and 35 patients were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation and care. One patient suffered cardiac arrest and was successfully resuscitated prior to transport.

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department was assisted by the Berks County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad Police, Berks County Department of Emergency Services, numerous fire departments, and EMS agencies from throughout Berks County and neighboring counties. Additional support was provided by Tower Health and BARTA through the deployment of cooling resources to assist affected individuals.

The coordinated response by local, county, and regional public safety partners demonstrated the effectiveness of mutual aid cooperation and the commitment of emergency responders to protecting the public during a large-scale emergency incident.

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to every law enforcement agency, fire department, EMS provider, healthcare partner, business, organization, volunteer, and supporting agency that responded to or assisted during this event. Their professionalism, dedication, and willingness to work together played a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those in attendance.

Additional information will be released if warranted as the incident review process continues.

Randall C. Hoover

Chief of Police

Muhlenberg Township Police Department

[mahantango#1]

From yesterday, my son works at a place where they have the ability to generate their own power for emergencies. He got the call to take their place off the grid, so there is more electric available for the grid. This was done to take some strain off the grid. 

his text to me:

Grid is now at Level 2/3 emergency

Got the call to switch to generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jns2183]

From yesterday, my son works at a place where they have the ability to generate their own power for emergencies. He got the call to take their place off the grid, so there is more electric available for the grid. This was done to take some strain off the grid. 
his text to me:
Grid is now at Level 2/3 emergency Got the call to switch to generation                

I pray it holds up today

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[Mount Joy Snowman]

Low of 79. Hopefully we get some beneficial storms sometime over the next several days. The Sun/Mon period potentially looks fruitful. We are departing for western PA shortly. A happy and safe 4th to all the AmericanWX members! Cheers to the USA! 

[mahantango#1]

8 minutes ago, Jns2183 said:

I pray it holds up today

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That place is in Harrisburg where he works at and runs 24/7 365 days a year and serves the public. My son said they expect less strain on the grid today as a lot of industries are closed today in observance of the 4th.

[canderson]

1 hour ago, mahantango#1 said:

 

 

 

Muhlenberg Township Police Department ·

 

 ·doSosetrnp740li8gfc6ti01267701879h0h40303i15m3cafcu2fug179il ·

 

 

Mass Casualty Incident Declared During Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 Event

Muhlenberg Township, PA — July 2, 2026

On July 2, 2026, the Muhlenberg Township Police Department, in partnership with the Muhlenberg Ambulance Association and Muhlenberg Fire Company, provided public safety and emergency medical coverage for the scheduled arrival of Union Pacific Railroad’s historic steam locomotive, Big Boy #4014, at the Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad Outer Station, located at 3501 Pottsville Pike, Reading, Pennsylvania.

The event drew an estimated crowd of several thousand spectators in addition to more than 900 passengers arriving aboard excursion railcars. Due to operational delays along the locomotive’s route, the anticipated arrival was postponed for more than one hour. During this period, outdoor temperatures reached approximately 106 degrees, creating hazardous conditions for attendees who had gathered at the site.

Beginning shortly before the Big Boy steam engine’s arrival and continuing throughout the event, emergency responders treated a significant number of individuals suffering from heat-related illnesses and medical emergencies. Patients ranged in age from infants to elderly adults. As the number of medical incidents rapidly increased, a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) was declared to facilitate the deployment of additional emergency resources.

More than 100 individuals received medical treatment on scene, and 35 patients were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation and care. One patient suffered cardiac arrest and was successfully resuscitated prior to transport.

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department was assisted by the Berks County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad Police, Berks County Department of Emergency Services, numerous fire departments, and EMS agencies from throughout Berks County and neighboring counties. Additional support was provided by Tower Health and BARTA through the deployment of cooling resources to assist affected individuals.

The coordinated response by local, county, and regional public safety partners demonstrated the effectiveness of mutual aid cooperation and the commitment of emergency responders to protecting the public during a large-scale emergency incident.

The Muhlenberg Township Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to every law enforcement agency, fire department, EMS provider, healthcare partner, business, organization, volunteer, and supporting agency that responded to or assisted during this event. Their professionalism, dedication, and willingness to work together played a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those in attendance.

Additional information will be released if warranted as the incident review process continues.

Randall C. Hoover

Chief of Police

Muhlenberg Township Police Department

This is nuts. 

Hope all have recovered. 

[canderson]

80 was the low. Disgusting 

[Jns2183]

Walking the dog and a bird fell dead out of tree almost hitting me

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[mahantango#1]

[Jns2183]

This is nuts. 
Hope all have recovered. 

I'm amazed so many people went to this

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[Mount Joy Snowman]

1 minute ago, Jns2183 said:

I'm amazed so many people went to this

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I was as well, and elderly folks and INFANTS!? 

[mahantango#1]

11 minutes ago, Jns2183 said:

I'm amazed so many people went to this

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[Jns2183]

I was as well, and elderly folks and INFANTS!? 

Yes, the decision making here is something else. It's already too hot outside for me.

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[canderson]

14 minutes ago, Mount Joy Snowman said:

I was as well, and elderly folks and INFANTS!? 

People can be very dumb, news at 11. 

[Eskimo Joe]

49 minutes ago, Mount Joy Snowman said:

I was as well, and elderly folks and INFANTS!? 

 

51 minutes ago, Jns2183 said:

I'm amazed so many people went to this

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Literal once in a lifetime event. This thing will likely never come east again.

[canderson]

Tried to weed. The ground is concrete. I guess that’s what .2” rain in 11 weeks gets you.