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Potent Nor'easter Takes Aim: Where Damaging 60 MPH Gusts Could Knock Out Power Potent Nor'easter Takes Aim: Where Damaging 60 MPH Gusts Could Knock Out Power Potent Nor'easter Takes Aim: Where Damaging 60 MPH Gusts Could Knock Out Power
Potent Nor'easter Takes Aim: Where Damaging 60 MPH Gusts Could Knock Out Power A potent Nor'easter could leave parts of the region in the dark as its strongest winds hit the coast. The National Weather Service warned Wednesday, Sept. 23, that southern New England faces a prolonged stretch of rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding beginning Friday, Sept. 25. Trees still carrying their leaves increase the concern for wind damage.  Cape Cod and the islands could see gusts approaching 60 mph, though the storm’s track and strength remain uncertain. Forecasters expect the strongest land-based winds along the coast and at higher elevations. Gusts of 40 to 60 m…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds
Powerful Nor'easter Nears: Here's Latest Timing, When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds A strengthening Nor'easter could deliver trouble in stages in the coming days. Click here for a new, updated story - Potent Nor'easter Takes Aim: Where Damaging 60 MPH Gusts Could Knock Out Power It's projected to hit Mid-Atlantic shorelines before shifting its heavier rain threat toward New England. The National Weather Service issued new coastal wind and marine alerts Tuesday, Sept. 22, warning of repeated tidal flooding, dangerous surf, and beach erosion.  A wind advisory covers New Jersey’s Atlantic shoreline Wednesday, Sept. 23, with gusts near 45 mph possible. National W…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Possible Paths Emerge For Potential Powerful Nor'easter: New Update Possible Paths Emerge For Potential Powerful Nor'easter: New Update Possible Paths Emerge For Potential Powerful Nor'easter: New Update
Possible Paths Emerge For Potential Powerful Nor'easter: New Update The first week of fall could come with a potent Nor'easter as forecasters monitor two potential tracks for the system. Click here for a new, updated story - Nor'easter Threat Grows: Here's Where Heaviest Rain Could Hit The National Weather Service said Monday, Sept. 21, that low pressure developing offshore could bring gusty winds and repeated tidal flooding this week. Its Mount Holly office cautioned that the storm’s track will determine how much rain reaches the region. Rain chances across the Philadelphia region and New Jersey are highest Monday night into Tuesday, Sept. 22. Show…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Atlantic Tropical Storm Forms: What Fay’s Forecast Shows New Atlantic Tropical Storm Forms: What Fay’s Forecast Shows New Atlantic Tropical Storm Forms: What Fay’s Forecast Shows
New Atlantic Tropical Storm Forms: What Fay’s Forecast Shows A new named storm has emerged in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center said Sunday, Sept. 20, that Tropical Storm Fay formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean about 450 miles southwest of the Azores. Fay had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving north-northeast at 5 mph. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect. The storm is the sixth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Fay could gain a little strength during the next day or so. The forecast then calls for an abrupt turn toward the southwest early to midweek, keeping the compact system over open water. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where A quiet hurricane season in the Atlantic could soon take a turn. A low-pressure trough east-southeast of Bermuda is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, the National Hurricane Center said. The system's seven-day formation odds have increased to 40 percent. Conditions could become more favorable by midweek. A tropical depression may form late this week as the disturbance moves west-northwest slowly across the subtropical Atlantic. The development window runs from Thursday, Sept. 17, through Monday, Sept. 21, according to AccuWeather. Bermuda could experience downpours, squall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide
Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Snow lovers may have reason to celebrate this winter, but a new outlook suggests the Northeast won’t share the same forecast. The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2026-27 winter outlook predicts colder, snowier conditions across parts of the interior, while the Atlantic Corridor trends milder with slightly below-normal snowfall. Its national map places a cold, snowy band across portions of inland New York and Pennsylvania, extending into central New England and south through the Appalachians. Coastal areas generally fall within a mild, dry zone. Those broad boundaries cut across Daily Voice’s seven-…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast
New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast A powerful climate pattern gathering strength thousands of miles away could leave a significant mark on the Northeast’s winter. The US Geological Survey’s regional outlook points toward warmer conditions and increased precipitation, with more opportunities for coastal storms and nor’easters. Whether those storms deliver rain or substantial snow remains uncertain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that El Niño has a 75 percent chance of exceeding the strength of every event recorded since 1950 during the October-through-December period. That is up from 69 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows
New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows A newly formed tropical system is strengthening quickly as it bears down on the Gulf Coast, bringing several potentially dangerous hazards. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Edouard was centered over the northwestern Gulf early Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Edouard was moving west-northwest at 8 mph and is expected to strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast later Tuesday. Forecasters said the storm could approach hurricane strength before moving inland. 4 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 (Advisory 4) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Ed…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path A new named storm has formed in the Atlantic, but its future may depend on whether it can survive increasingly hostile conditions ahead. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday, Aug. 27, over the central tropical Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Dolly was centered about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands late Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph, with higher gusts, while the storm was moving west at about 24 mph.  No coastal watches or warnings were in effect. Though the storm was na…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know
New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know The Atlantic hurricane season is entering a busy stretch, with forecasters tracking several areas of interest for possible tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including a tropical wave expected to move off Africa and two areas with lower potential for development. None of the systems currently pose an immediate threat to the continental US, according to the National Hurricane Center. The area with the highest development potential is a tropical wave expected to emerge over the Atlantic after moving off the west coa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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VIDEO: Tornado Rips Through Long Island Beach Club, Damaging Cabanas, Buildings VIDEO: Tornado Rips Through Long Island Beach Club, Damaging Cabanas, Buildings VIDEO: Tornado Rips Through Long Island Beach Club, Damaging Cabanas, Buildings
Video: Tornado Rips Through Long Island Beach Club, Damaging Cabanas, Buildings A tornado that began as a waterspout off Long Island tore through a private beach club, damaging dozens of cabanas and other structures and forcing two clubs to close indefinitely. The tornado touched down at the far west end of Atlantic Beach between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, the National Weather Service confirmed. Radar, video of the waterspout coming ashore, and damage near the Sun and Surf Beach Club confirmed the touchdown, the agency said. Sun and Surf, located in the Village of Atlantic Beach, said the tornado caused "significant damage to numerous cabanas and buildings." V…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar
Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Winter’s first meaningful signal is getting louder, but the Northeast still faces a familiar wildcard: snow or rain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday, Aug. 13, that El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of becoming very strong this fall and winter. Forecasters also see a 69 percent chance that its strength from October through December will exceed every El Niño event recorded since 1950. Sea-surface temperature differences have exceeded 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above average in the eastern equatorial Pacific. The changing ocean and atmospheric …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast A new long-range outlook is offering an early look at what fall could bring across the Northeast. The Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler-than-average weather is expected across much of the eastern US this September and October, with notable differences in rainfall depending on location. For the Northeast, the Almanac projects below-average temperatures overall, along with wetter-than-normal conditions compared with historical averages. That pattern would mark a distinctly cooler turn for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts as the season progresses. The outlook…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown
Did A Tornado Hit Near You? NWS Confirms Westchester Touchdown A tornado touched down in Westchester during storms on Tuesday, July 21, the National Weather Service has confirmed. An EF-0 tornado developed at 4:10 p.m. in Purchase and traveled 1.82 miles east-northeast before dissipating at 4:17 p.m. in Rye Brook, according to the NWS. The tornado reached estimated peak winds of 85 mph and grew as wide as 40 yards, survey teams determined. No injuries or fatalities were reported. ALSO SEE: Four Tornados, 3 EF-1s, Confirmed In New Jersey The tornado likely began on the Manhattanville College campus, where it uprooted several trees and snapped…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast
Here's When The Hudson Valley's Air Will Improve — And How To Check Your Town's Forecast No, it's not gone yet — smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to push air quality across much of the Hudson Valley into unhealthy levels on Thursday, July 16.    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued an updated Air Quality Health Advisory on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. because of elevated levels of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, carried into New York by wildfire smoke from Canada. The advisory forecasts unhealthy air quality for the Lower Hudson Valley, which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan,…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley 'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley 'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley
'Critical' Fire Risk Spikes: Red Flag Warning Issued For Capital Region, Hudson Valley A Red Flag Warning has been issued for parts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, with officials warning that any fires could spread quickly due to dangerous weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Albany said the warning for "critical fire weather conditions" is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, covering areas including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and parts of the Mid-Hudson Valley such as Poughkeepsie, Kingston, and Monticello.  Affected counties include Warren, Saratoga, Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, and Washington counties in th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region
Hundreds Lose Power In Hudson Valley As Nor’easter Slams Region Scattered power outages are reported across the Hudson Valley as blizzard conditions continue to pound the region Monday morning, Feb. 23.  As of 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Con Edison reported 161 customers without power in Westchester County out of more than 368,000 total customers. Meanwhile, Orange and Rockland Utilities reported 105 outages in Orange County and 43 in Rockland County, both representing less than 1% of customers. Damage assessments were ongoing.  As for Central Hudson, the utility company reported 239 customers without power in Dutchess County out of more than 12…

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by Ben Crnic
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Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze
Iconic Hamptons 'Stilt House' Collapses Into Icy Bay Amid Deep Freeze A beloved Hamptons landmark that stood above the water for generations collapsed into the bay after days of bitter cold. Amagansett’s famed “stilt house” in the Lazy Point section collapsed overnight Sunday, Feb. 1, after frigid temperatures froze the waters beneath it, snapping the wooden posts that had held it aloft for more than 70 years. Photos from the scene show the once-elevated home now partially submerged in ice-choked waters of Gardiners Bay, where it had long stood isolated above the water. Montauk photographer James Katsipis, who has photographed the house for more than two dec…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama
Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama New York’s biggest winter storm in years proved once again that on the internet, everyone’s an expert. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped Brooklyn residents dig out from this weekend’s massive winter storm, but he quickly drew online fire, not for his politics but for his technique. Mamdani was photographed by ABC7 Sunday, Jan. 25, pitching in as Winter Storm Fern buried parts of the city under more than 11 inches of snow. But it wasn’t long before social media users zoomed in on how he was shoveling — and many were not impressed. Several commenters pointed out that Mamdani appeared to be twi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!'
Hochul’s Snow Shoveling Tips Spark Laughs — And A Serious Reminder: 'You Don't Want That!' As New Yorkers began to dig out from the biggest winter storm in years, Gov. Kathy Hochul reminded residents to shovel smart and don’t overdo it. In a PSA posted Monday, Jan. 26, Hochul — a Buffalo native — demonstrated what she described as the “right way” to shovel snow, drawing on her Western New York roots. “Easy does it,” Hochul said in the video. “Just push it out of the way. No strain on the back from doing that,” she explained while showing proper form. When snow gets heavier, Hochul advised breaking it into smaller sections rather than lifting large loads. “Don’t do a bi…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Region Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Region Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Region
Snow Totals Reveal Hardest-Hit Communities In Region If it felt like winter hit the Capital Region on repeat this weekend, you weren’t imagining it. A slow-moving storm dropped more than a foot of snow in many communities over a 72-hour stretch, according to the National Weather Service in Albany. Steady snowfall piled up across Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Greene counties, turning neighborhoods into snow globes and driveways into endurance tests. Here’s how much snow fell across the region, according to the National Weather Service: Albany: 12.1 inches Bloomingburg: 7 inches Brunswick: 10.3 inches Cairo: 13.5 inches Catskill: 13.1 in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Dutchess, Region Saw Most Snowfall Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Dutchess, Region Saw Most Snowfall Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Dutchess, Region Saw Most Snowfall
Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locales In Dutchess, Region Saw Most Snowfall Here's a newly updated rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived late Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, and lasted until Monday morning, Dec. 27.  The highest reported totals of 9-10 inches of accumulation came mainly from the Hudson Valley and northwestern Connecticut. Related story - Second Storm In Days Will Bring Heavy Rain, Icy Mix, Gusty Winds To Northeast: Here's Timing New York Manhattan Central Park 4.3 in 0700 AM 12/27 Official NWS Obs Bronx NNE Fordham 4.3 in 0400 AM 12/27 Public Brooklyn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul
State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency as a major winter storm threatens to bring heavy snowfall, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages across much of New York — including the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.  The emergency declaration, announced on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, covers more than 40 counties, including Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Albany, Nassau, Suffolk, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Westchester counties, as forecasters warned of four to eight inches of snow across the Mid-Hudson region and …

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by Ben Crnic
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Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through
Over 1K Without Power In Hudson Valley As High Winds, Heavy Rain Move Through A powerful storm sweeping across the Northeast has knocked out power to thousands of customers across the Hudson Valley on Friday morning, Dec. 19, as utility crews race to assess damage and restore service amid dangerous conditions.  As of 11:30 a.m., Con Edison reported 1,043 customers without electricity in Westchester County, with restoration estimated by 5 p.m. Meanwhile, Orange & Rockland Utilities reported outages affecting 215 customers in Orange County and 38 in Rockland County—each representing less than one percent of customers—with damage assessments still underway …

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by Ben Crnic
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Air Quality Alert Issued for Hudson Valley, Capital Region Amid Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Alert Issued for Hudson Valley, Capital Region Amid Wildfire Smoke Air Quality Alert Issued for Hudson Valley, Capital Region Amid Wildfire Smoke
Air Quality Alert Issued for Hudson Valley, Capital Region Amid Wildfire Smoke Weather officials have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for a large swath of eastern New York, including the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and parts of the Adirondacks, due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter in the air.  The advisory is in effect until midnight tonight, Tuesday, August 5, with air quality index (AQI) levels expected to exceed 100, indicating potentially unhealthy conditions for sensitive individuals, according to the National Weather Service and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Fine particulates, also known as PM…

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by Ben Crnic
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Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where
Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where A tornado touched down in New York during a round of storms on Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service in Buffalo investigated storm-related damage from a rotating thunderstorm that affected the area around Great Valley in Cattaraugus County late in the afternoon. The tornado had peak winds of 110 miles per hour and was rated an EF-1 twister, the second-weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita damage scale. The twister had a path of 2.7 miles from 5:37 p.m. to 5:41 p.m. Several homes, garages, and structures lost walls and roofs. There was also significant …

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by Joe Lombardi
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2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Hudson Valley: Here's Your Forecast 2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Hudson Valley: Here's Your Forecast 2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Hudson Valley: Here's Your Forecast
2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Hudson Valley: Here's Your Forecast A winter storm is poised to bring light to moderate snowfall to eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut from Friday morning, Dec. 20 through Saturday evening, Dec. 21, according to the National Weather Service. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the region, warning of slippery travel conditions, particularly during the Friday evening commute. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain below advisory levels—less than 4 inches—hazardous road conditions are likely. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 39°F and northwest winds of 7 to 10 mph, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where
New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where A new tornado just touched down in New York in what has been a historic year for twisters in the state. There have now been 29 tornadoes in New York this year, breaking the record of 25 in 1992. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team examined several reports of damage in Allegany County, in the towns of Wirt and Friendship, located near Buffalo, after the incident happened in the middle of the evening on Friday, Sept. 6. "The damage found was consistent with a tornado, with several areas of concentrated and extensive tree damage," the weather service said. The tornado had peak wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY 'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY 'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY
'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…

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by Michael Mashburn & Joe Lombardi