State Of Emergency Declared In Five NJ Counties; 6 Inches Could Fall In Some Areas, NWS Says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency beginning early Tuesday, Dec. 2, as a winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the northwestern counties.
The declaration takes effect at 5 a.m., and includes Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties, officials said.
“Starting early tomorrow morning, we will experience potentially significant winter weather resulting in hazardous conditions in the northwestern part of our state,” Murphy said. He added, “With snowfall, sleet, and freezing rain expected to impact travel and safety on our r…
More Winter Weather Alerts Issued In NJ, PA As Tuesday Storm Aims At Morning Commute
Winter weather alerts have been issued across North Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday’s storm, which is expected to bring several inches of snow and slippery roads during the morning commute, according to the National Weather Service.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Sussex County, where 4 to 7 inches of snow and snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are possible.
Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Hunterdon, Morris, Warren, and Western Passaic counties, forecasters said.
In Pennsylvania, winter weather advisories cover Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bu…
Here's Where The Wind Blew Hardest In The Hudson Valley Over Weekend
Powerful winds swept across the Hudson Valley on Sunday, Nov. 16, with several areas seeing gusts topping 40 to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS released its highest wind reports early Monday morning, Nov. 17, showing widespread strong gusts across Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.
Westchester Sees Highest Winds
The strongest recorded gust in the region hit 55 mph at White Plains Airport around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, making Westchester County the hardest-hit area in the region.
In addition to the 55 mph gust at the airport, a …
Freeze Warning Issued For Lower Hudson Valley, Long Island, NYC
Bundle up, New Yorkers — the first widespread freeze of the season is on the way.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for large portions of southeast New York, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and parts of the Hudson Valley, effective from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Forecasters say temperatures will fall to between 30 and 32 degrees, which could kill crops and other sensitive plants.
According to the NWS, the warning covers southern Westchester County, New York City, and Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Residents …
Utility Crews Preparing For High Wind Event In Hudson Valley, Long Island: Advisory Issued
Utility crews in the Hudson Valley are preparing for a blustery night ahead, as the National Weather Service issues a Wind Advisory warning of gusts up to 45 miles per hour overnight Wednesday, Nov. 5, through early Thursday, Nov. 6.
The advisory, in effect from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. on Thursday, covers Orange, Rockland, Putnam, and northern Westchester counties, along with parts of southern Connecticut and northern New Jersey. A separate advisory also covers Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Forecasters said sustained west winds of 15 to 25 mph could bring down tree limbs and c…
High Wind Watch Issued For Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Gusts Up To 60 MPH Possible
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for much of the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island, warning of potentially damaging gusts into Thursday morning, Nov. 6.
According to the alert, issued just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, west winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts possibly reaching 60 mph in some areas, including Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Nassau, and Westchester counties.
The NWS warns that the powerful winds could knock down trees and power lines, leading to widespread outages and hazardous travel conditions — especially f…
Here Are NY Rain Totals From Nor’easter That Drenched Hudson Valley, Long Island
The powerful Nor’easter that swept up the East Coast brought drenching downpours across New York, soaking parts of the Hudson Valley and Long Island with more than three inches of rain.
As of 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, the highest total was 3.47 inches in Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County. Heavy rain also fell across Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, where several communities topped 2 inches, according to data released by the National Weather Service.
The slow-moving storm brought flooding, strong onshore winds, and coastal erosion before moving offshore Tuesday…
