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Child Killed After Tree Crashes Onto Elementary School Playground
A child who was injured along with others when a tree fell on a Massachusetts elementary school playground has died, authorities said. The child, another juvenile, and an adult were hurt Monday, May 4, when a tree suddenly toppled outside Winthrop Elementary School in Melrose, firefighters said. Classes had just let out for the day when the incident happened. All three were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The others were treated and released, authorities said Tuesday. Police did not release the name or age of the child who died. It was also unclear whether they attended Wint…
Weather
Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus
A brewing Caribbean system is poised to spin up fast, and it may not stop at a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center said late Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, that Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea. Residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba are being urged to monitor for heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and rough surf later this week. AccuWeather says Melissa is expected to track northwest toward the Greater Antilles, then slow down and begin a northward turn late this week in an environment favorable for strengthening to a hurricane. Foreca…
Weather
Imelda To Deliver 40-60 MPH Gusts, Flooding Threats To Parts Of US Coast: Here's Latest
Tropical Storm Imelda is churning off the Bahamas, forecast to strengthen into a hurricane while stirring up dangerous surf and flooding concerns along parts of the East Coast. New, updated story: Imelda Becomes Category 1 Storm With 75 MPH Winds As Twin Hurricanes Swirl In Atlantic As of Monday morning, Sept. 29, the National Hurricane Center reported Imelda’s center about 60 miles south of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas and 295 miles southeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The storm was moving north at 8 mph with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Forecasters say Imelda’s track will s…
Weather
Erin Strengthens To Become First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025: Here's Latest
Erin has just become first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center made the announcement in its 11 a.m. update on Friday, Aug. 15. Erin, which started the day as a tropical storm, is churning north of Puerto Rico, with its projected path steering between Bermuda and the US East Coast, and the core expected to pass near or north of the Leeward Islands on Saturday, Aug. 16. Forecasters caution that Erin’s exact track remains uncertain, but even a glancing blow could bring damaging winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain to eastern North Carolina, Long Islan…
Weather
Erin Intensifying Over Atlantic, Could Threaten These Parts Of US East Coast
Tropical Storm Erin is gaining strength over the open Atlantic, with forecasters warning that the system could soon become one of the most powerful storms of the year, with parts of the East Coast potentially in its eventual path. Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather expect Erin to reach major hurricane strength this weekend, likely on Saturday, Aug. 16, as it passes north of the Leeward Islands, with the Bermuda High helping steer it toward open waters. A westward shift, however, could put the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the US East Coast — including eastern North Caro…
Weather
Tropical Storm Chantal Named Off Atlantic Coast: Here's New Projected Path
A system off the Atlantic Coast has just strengthened to become a tropical storm. Chantal formed off the southeast coast just after 8 a.m. Saturday, July 5, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, packed with 40 mph winds, is located about 150 miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina. It is moving north-northwest at about 2 mph. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for portions of the Carolinas, and tropical storm conditions are expected to begin in that area later Saturday. It is expected to make landfall on Sunday afternoon, July 6, in South Carolina, and then …
Weather
Stormy Start To Weekend Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
Showers and thunderstorms will make for a dreary first half of the weekend before a change in the weather pattern arrives. Up to 1.5 inches of precipitation is possible on Saturday, April 26, AccuWeather says. After the storm clears out, strong winds will move in on Sunday, April 27. It will be a dry day with a mix of sun and clouds and temps below the seasonable average. Wind gusts will top out at about 25 mph. "While it will be much cooler on Sunday, the gusty winds and very dry air will quickly dry out the brush and fallen leaves once again," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett …
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S'mores Started Massive Brush Fire Outside Hamptons, Officials Say
A family attempting to make s’mores in their backyard accidentally sparked several brush fires that burned hundreds of acres on Long Island, authorities said. An investigation by Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives determined that high winds spread embers from a Manorville backyard on Cozine Road after the family attempted to start a fire for s’mores, the agency announced Monday, March 10. “It’s believed strong winds spurred additional fires from embers leading to the brush fires,” Suffolk County Police said. Detectives are continuing to speak with witnesses and investigate tips,…
Schools
CT Schools Dismissing Early Due To Extreme Weather Conditions
Schools across Connecticut have announced early dismissals on Wednesday, Dec. 11 due to a storm that is expected to bring up to 60 mph winds and coastal flooding to parts of the state. The following districts are dismissing early: Bolton Public Schools Colchester Public Schools East Hampton Public Schools Groton Public Schools Marianapolis Prep. School (Thompson, CT) Montville Public Schools Preston Public Schools Stonington Public Schools Did we miss one? Email
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for southeast Connecticut, with south winds r…
Weather
Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes Fueled By Beryl's Remnants To Hit Northeast: Timing, Track
Numerous clusters of severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and possible isolated tornadoes fueled by the remnants of Beryl are headed to the Northeast. Beryl, which made landfall along the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, July 8, will move into upstate New York and northern New England on Wednesday, July 10, starting late in the afternoon and continuing overnight. The most severe storms on Wednesday are expected in areas marked in orange and yellow in the image above, mainly farther north and west of the I-95 corridor. In those areas farther inland, storms will also be…
Weather
System Bringing Showers, Storms, Snow In Some Spots Will Be Followed By Temperature Plunge
A new storm system bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region, and some snow to areas farthest north and inland, will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern for the second half of the weekend and start of the new workweek. "While this may not be the final blast of winter-like cold for the Northeast, it will certainly pack some punch," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson. Expect spotty showers and thunderstorms at times on Saturday, March 26, but the day will not be a complete washout at all. The high temperature will be around 50 degrees, according to the …
Weather
Storm Will Bring Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds With Snow, Wintry Mix For Some Parts Of Region
A storm with periods of rain and gusty winds will also bring spring snowfall and a wintry mix in parts of the Northeast. The system, which has weakened after fueling tornadoes in the Southeast, arrives in this region late Wednesday afternoon, March 23. There will be rain and showers at times through early Friday morning, March 25, with the chance for snow in some areas farthest north and inland, especially overnight. Wednesday will be raw with the temperature in the mid 40s. "Wet conditions will last through Friday morning with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall expected," according to t…
Weather
Nor'easter Nears: Brand-New Projections For Snowfall Accumulation, Wind Speed Released
Brand-new snowfall projections have just been released by the National Weather Service for the major Nor'easter headed to the region. The time frame for the potent storm is early Friday evening, Jan. 28 into early Saturday evening, Jan. 29. "Confidence is increasing on a strong coastal storm impacting parts of Southern New England," the National Weather Service said just after sunset on Thursday, Jan. 27. "While some uncertainty remains with the exact track, we have higher confidence in significant snow/wind across eastern MA/RI with lower confidence farther inland." Besides the pote…
Weather
Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region
A storm system will bring locally heavy rain and gusty winds to the region, ending a dry weather pattern in the region. The time frame for the storm is late Thursday night, Nov. 11 into early Friday afternoon, Nov. 12. The storm could cause poor drainage and urban flooding, including during the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said. It will be precipitation-free during the morning and afternoon on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11 with partly sunny skies and a high temperature in the upper 50s. The arrival of the storm system will bring widespread rain to the region…
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