Storm update — Cleanup efforts continue, power restored throughout Erie area

Cleanup efforts continued across Erie following last week’s severe storms, with downed trees and branches still visible in several neighborhoods. The city said crews remain focused on cleaning storm debris and are asking residents who can safely move branches from their property to place them between the curb and sidewalk for pickup. Private property owners […]

Forest County 7-Day Forecast for Sept. 8, 2026

MARIENVILLE, Pa. – This is the 7-day weather forecast for Forest County as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm,...

Presque Isle partially reopens in time to send summer off on high note

Presque Isle State Park partially reopened for Labor Day after a severe thunderstorm caused extensive damage across the area. Clean-up crews cleared enough debris to open select areas of the park in time for the holiday. The storm, which struck the region days earlier, knocked down numerous trees and power...

Timing out Wednesday’s severe weather potential

Whether you had a day off for Labor Day or were off all summer, students across the Valley are heading back to school on a fantastic day from Mother Nature. Humidity and temperatures might tick up a bit, although the overall picture won’t change much today from Monday. High pressure will slide off to our east, driving light winds up from the south. Overnight, humidity will increase further, keeping lows in the mid-to-upper 60s.

Post Storm Cleanup Efforts

Cleanup operations continue after a severe storm caused widespread debris and damage across the city, with Mayor Devlin reporting that most roads have reopened and power is restored.

Residents Seek Answers After Storm-Damaged Tree Remains on McCarter Avenue

On Friday, we reported about a massive tree that tore through McCarter Avenue, falling next to a home. Now, residents tell us they are in limbo and feel abandoned after being left with more questions than answers on what's next cleanup-wise. McCarter Avenue is still dealing with the aftermath of...

Tree Removal Crews Work to Clean Up After Wednesday's Storms

Calm weather provided some much-needed relief Saturday as people across the city spent another day cleaning up from Wednesday's severe storms. Tree removal crews have been working around the clock to clear downed trees and large limbs from homes, yards and roadways. Scott Litz, owner of Scott's Stump and Tree...

Warren County 7-Day Forecast for Sept. 8, 2026

WARREN, Pa. – This is the 7-day weather forecast for Warren County as of Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Wednesday: A chance of showers...

An Historic Storm hits an Historic Place…

An Historic Storm hits an Historic Place… We pulled a radar image shortly before 10 PM from the first Squall Line that hit the Erie Lakeshore. A squall Line is an intense, usually narrow band of thunderstorms that delivers intense weather along their path, including heavy precipitation, hail, frequent lightning, and strong straight-line winds. You […]

Photos, videos capture massive cleanup after Erie storms

Powerful storms swept through Erie on the night of Sept. 2 into Sept. 3. Erie’s recovery is ongoing as residents, businesses, utility crews and local governments work to clean up damage and restore normal operations. Powerful winds and heavy rain caused trees to topple, damaging homes and blocking roadways across the region. Significant power outages continued late Sept. 4. This page serves as a hub for our coverage, bringing together photos, videos and stories documenting the storm’s impact and the community’s response. Storm coverage Click on the following links to stories on the storm cleanup: Sept. 4 Power issues: Erie storm cleanup ongoing as power remains out for 4,000 customers At the peninsula: Presque Isle State Park closure extends to Labor Day weekend Sept. 3 City reaction : Storm cleanup efforts ongoing as Erie is under state of emergency Stunned residents: 'I've never seen anything like it.' An 'incredible storm' batters Erie Initial assessment: Overnight storm leaves over 31,000 in Erie County without power Closures, delays: No classes for Erie School District on Sept. 3 due to storms, outages GoErie.com resources Power outages: See latest outages, restoration progress Rolling storm damage: Tornados, large hail, high wind recorded in the past

Presque Isle Closure Disrupts Labor Day Weekend Plans Following Storm Damage

Summer is nearly on its way out, and for people wanting to make the holiday weekend eventful, they may be out of luck. Presque Isle is still closed tonight due to the storm we had earlier this week, and the shutdown is hitting hard. The summer season is winding down,...

St. Joseph's Residents Get Some Relief From Storm Damage

Storm Aftermath Across Erie

Storm Devastates Erie Cemetery

Erie Cemetery Closed After Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage. Erie Cemetery remains closed after severe storms caused widespread damage, including more than 100 downed trees, damaged gravesites, mausoleums, columbariums, and fencing. Cemetery crews are working to clear debris and assess the damage as officials thank the Erie community for its support during the cleanup effort.

Community Rallies Around Seniors Without Power After Storm

Thousands of people are still without power, including seniors living at St. Joseph's Apartments. On Friday, the 270 residents received a moment of relief as they were treated to a barbecue dinner provided by members of the community. The seniors have been struggling without electricity, leaving them without hot water...

'Really, really bad.' Storm tears path from Erie Cemetery to Frontier

If those buried at Erie Cemetery could talk, they'd have plenty to say about the powerful storm that tore through the region the night of Sept. 2 and into the early morning of Sept. 3 . Trees were down throughout the 75-acre landmark between Chestnut and Cherry streets and West 19th and West 26th streets. The high winds also dislodged headstones and ornamental monuments at Erie Cemetery, said David Rinderle, executive director of the Erie Cemetery Association. "It is really, really bad," Rinderle said. He said the cemetery would be closed Sept. 3 and 4 and possibly longer. He said crews would assess the damage, remove downed trees and fix the headstones and other markers. "We have a little bit of damage to a couple of mausoleums," Rinderle said. 'We were hit by an incredible storm' The scene at the cemetery resembled scenes throughout the city of Erie, especially in heavily wooded neighborhoods like those in the lower west side, including near Frontier Park. The 70-mph winds and rain-saturated soil combined to topple trees that were so old and so towering that they seemed invincible. "We were hit by an incredible storm last night," Erie Mayor Daria Devlin said. "Most

ANNA Shelter receives increase of calls following storms

Following storms, animal shelters can sometimes see an increase in strays. After Wednesday night’s severe weather, the ANNA Shelter has received an influx of calls for stray kittens throughout Erie. Executive Director Ruth Thompson said callers expressed concerns of displaced cats and kittens throughout Erie neighborhoods. Luckily, Thompson said there haven’t been a lot of […]