@UPTDFES

Official account of the Upper Providence Twp. Department of Fire & Emergency Services, Montgomery County, PA. Account not monitored. Fire Chief: Mike Risell

 Phoenixville, PA
uprov-montco.org/167/Fire-and-Emergency-Services
Joined December 2019
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHollyJul 20
⚠️⛈️ There is increasing risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding Tuesday. Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging winds, tornadoes, flash flooding, and large hail. Multiple rounds of storms expected. (1/2)
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
PA Department of Environmental Protection
@PennsylvaniaDEPJul 16
Statewide Friday 👇

Pennsylvania DEP has declared a statewide Code PURPLE 🟣 Air Quality Alert for particulate matter for Friday, July 17, 2026. 

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota will impact Pennsylvania creating code purple concentrations of PM2.5. 

Young children, elderly, and those with respiratory problems should avoid all outdoor physical activity.

Check airnow.gov for current conditions in your area throughout the day. 

bit.ly/4hnjXyW for details on this alert.
Code purple air quality alert for all of Pennsylvania on Friday July 17, 2026.

ALT Code purple air quality alert for all of Pennsylvania on Friday July 17, 2026.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHollyJul 1
Dangerous heat will begin building today, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat indices over 100° in many areas. The Extreme Heat Warning now includes Delmarva and southern NJ. Heat Advisory for the NJ Shore. The heat will worsen through Friday. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of the region.

ALT Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of the region.

Forecast high temperatures for this afternoon.

ALT Forecast high temperatures for this afternoon.

Forecast maximum heat index for this afternoon.

ALT Forecast maximum heat index for this afternoon.

Summary of expected impacts from the dangerous heat.

ALT Summary of expected impacts from the dangerous heat.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHollyJun 30
Here's a full list of the daily records which may be challenged starting tomorrow. If you have the option of doing outdoor activities today instead of during the next 4 days, you are encouraged to do so.
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
Montco DPS
@MCpublicsafetyJun 24
HAPPENING TODAY: We just received notice from @ConstellationEG that they are performing unscheduled testing today (Wed 6/24) on the emergency warning sirens surrounding Limerick Clean Energy Center (formerly "Limerick Generating Station"). There is no emergency/cause for concern.
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHollyJun 11
⚠️🥵⛈️ The hottest heat indices so far this year are expected today, topping out near 100° this afternoon in most areas. Near record breaking highs in the low to mid 90s. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Friday for portions of the area. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
Forecast maximum heat indices for this afternoon.

ALT Forecast maximum heat indices for this afternoon.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
Montco DPS
@MCpublicsafetyMay 29
Mon 6/1 2pm: @ConstellationEG will test sirens around Limerick Clean Energy Center (formerly Limerick Gen. Station). There is no emergency or cause for concern. In a real emergency, sirens are not a signal to evacuate, but a warning to tune to an Emergency Alert TV/radio station
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHollyJan 27
We remain in a deepening cold spell, with overnight wind chills expected to continue dropping progressively thru the next several nights, bottoming out at the end of the week. Continue to take precautions.
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly26 Nov 2025
Gusty winds develop behind a cold front tonight. You can expect gusts between 30 and 40 mph.
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly27 Oct 2025
A strong storm system will move across the region later this week. Here is a summary of expected impacts.
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly31 Jul 2025
⚠️⛈️ Potentially significant flash flooding is possible this afternoon into tonight. A Flood Watch is in effect for the entire area. Some isolated severe storms are possible as well. Please heed any warnings issued today. NEVER drive through flooded roads! #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
There is a Moderate Risk of flash flooding this afternoon into tonight.

ALT There is a Moderate Risk of flash flooding this afternoon into tonight.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly29 Jul 2025
🥵🌡️ High temperatures in the mid 90s to near 100° are forecast today and Wednesday with heat indices 100-105°. It will be mostly sunny and dry today, but some isolated severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday. Stay cool out there today! #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
Forecast maximum heat index for this afternoon around 100-105° for much of the area.

ALT Forecast maximum heat index for this afternoon around 100-105° for much of the area.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly24 Jul 2025
⚠️🥵 Dangerous heat and humidity Friday along with a risk for severe weather ⛈️⚠️ 🌡️Heat indices of 100-106° expected 🥵Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisories issued for Friday ⛈️Severe storms possible Friday afternoon and evening Full briefing: weather.gov/media/phi/curren…
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly17 Jul 2025
A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the area today. We'll finally get a much needed break in the prolonged excessive humidity Friday into Saturday, along with much lower chances of showers and storms. Stay cool out there today!
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly14 Jul 2025
Flash Flood Warning including Pottstown PA, Coatesville PA and Harleysville PA until 9:45 PM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Pottstown PA, Coatesville PA and Harleysville PA. This warning is for Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, South Central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania, Southwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 429,405 people in the warning along with 102 schools and 4 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT. The warning includes Pottstown PA, Coatesville PA and Harleysville PA. This warning is for Southeastern Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania, South Central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania, Southwestern Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Northwestern Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 429,405 people in the warning along with 102 schools and 4 hospitals.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly14 Jul 2025
Flash Flood Warning including New Brunswick NJ, South Plainfield NJ and Carteret NJ until 9:45 PM EDT
This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT. The warning includes New Brunswick NJ, South Plainfield NJ and Carteret NJ. This warning is for Northeastern Middlesex County in northern New Jersey, Southeastern Morris County in northern New Jersey and Eastern Somerset County in northern New Jersey. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 713,837 people in the warning along with 167 schools and 9 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays a flash flood warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT. The warning includes New Brunswick NJ, South Plainfield NJ and Carteret NJ. This warning is for Northeastern Middlesex County in northern New Jersey, Southeastern Morris County in northern New Jersey and Eastern Somerset County in northern New Jersey. Avoid walking or driving through flood waters! Move immediately to higher ground! There are 713,837 people in the warning along with 167 schools and 9 hospitals.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly13 Jul 2025
⚠️⛈️ Showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop across much of our area Monday afternoon and evening. Slow moving storms producing heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding of urbanized and poor drainage areas, small creeks, and streams. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
Scattered flash floods due to thunderstorms will locally heavy rainfall are possible Monday afternoon and evening.

ALT Scattered flash floods due to thunderstorms will locally heavy rainfall are possible Monday afternoon and evening.

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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly10 Jul 2025
Storm coverage and intensity should generally be lower than the last few days, but a few additional instances of flooding or a very isolated gusty thunderstorm can't be completely ruled out. Overall, however, we're starting to get out of the stormiest part of the pattern.
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly9 Jul 2025
Good morning! Rinse, wash, repeat. Another round of heavy showers and storms is expected across the area later this afternoon through this evening. Our latest briefing can be found at: weather.gov/media/phi/curren… #PAWX #NJWX #DEWX #MDWX
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Upper Providence Twp. Fire & Emergency Services retweeted
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly7 Jul 2025
⚠️⛈️ Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop today as the remnants of Chantal pass by. These will be capable of producing locally heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of the area. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx
There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding across portions of the region today.

ALT There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding across portions of the region today.

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