Zach Petey
Meteorologist at WTAJ-TV (Altoona, PA)
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abc27.com | Zach Petey
CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) — One of the most prolific weather events within Pennsylvania and surrounding states occurred back in 1985. This outbreak caused over $600 million in property damage (which equates to $1.72 billion dollars in 2025). May 31, 1985, is a day that many will never forget. Throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, there were over 40 tornadoes within a cluster of thunderstorms that injured thousands and killed over 80 people.
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wtaj.com | Zach Petey
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) — According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), a powerful geomagnetic storm is expected to impact Earth Sunday evening, leaving the potential for the Northern Lights — or Aurora Borealis — to be visible for Pennsylvania. According to the SWPC Explainer, this incoming storm is classified as a G4 or Extreme, meaning key assets to the power grid could be impacted for some regions.
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wtaj.com | Zach Petey
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) — The National Weather Service out of State College has issued a Frost Advisory for parts of Pennsylvania. The advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. until 7 a.m. Monday, June 2. Counties included: Jefferson, Cameron, Clearfield, and Elk. Temperatures through the overnight hours into Monday morning will dip towards the mid to upper 30s within the Laurel Highlands and towards the I-80 corridor. Frost could harm sensitive vegetation in valley areas.
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1 week ago |
wtaj.com | Zach Petey
CLEARFIELD, PA. (WTAJ) — One of the most prolific weather events within Pennsylvania and surrounding states occurred on this date back in 1985. This outbreak caused over $600 million in property damage (which equates to $1.72 billion dollars in 2025). May 31st, 1985 is a day that many will never forget. Throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, there were over 40 tornadoes within a cluster of thunderstorms that injured thousands and killed over 80 people.
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wtaj.com | Zach Petey
ALTOONA, PA. (WTAJ) — Weather conditions for The Memorial Day Weekend may not have been the brightest, but we had at least a mainly dry day. That is not the trend moving forward. Get the latest news, weather forecasts and sports stories delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up for our newsletters. Some of the weather variables we are keeping an eye on for you includes the chances for rain as we head into mid-week. Memorial Day Monday features mostly sunny skies (after a cool start to the day).
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Rain is arriving on schedule for our Sunday. Not the best looking day, but let's all make the most of it! https://t.co/qtWujoqhcN
Reduced visibility from haze and fog starting to set in. Temperatures are still mild. Watching precip track through KY/OH, which arrives mid morning on Sunday. https://t.co/hv6WDIwFUp
Very hazy sky over State College this evening as that Canadian wildfire smoke returns. This has impacted our air quality and would be more so for our friends with sensitive respiratory diseases, https://t.co/8VBxk8p9ZF