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East Hampton, NY
Weather
Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched
Tropical Storm Fernand is stirring up the Atlantic, churning through open waters and sending waves of concern rippling through the heart of hurricane season. While the storm keeps its distance from land, its swirling winds and surging seas are a reminder that the tropics are heating up. As of Sunday, Aug. 24, Fernand is tracking north-northeast, passing well east of Bermuda and expected to remain offshore in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters warn that high surf and dangerous rip currents may still impact Bermuda and the coast of Newfoundla…
Southampton, NY
Weather
New System Expected To Become Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Predicted Path
A new tropical system has just formed in the Atlantic, prompting AccuWeather meteorologists to warn of potential impacts. The system was identified Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21. "This cluster of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to strengthen to a tropical storm over the weekend as it moves north of the Leeward Islands," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. "People in Bermuda should prepare for hurricane impacts later this weekend into early next week. "At this time, direct wind and rain impacts are not expected in the US, but rip currents and rough surf could impa…
Fairfield, CT
News
Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction
A letter written aboard the Titanic just days before it sank has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction, according to multiple reports. First-class passenger Archibald Gracie wrote to a family friend on April 10, 1912, from Southampton while aboard the White Star Line vessel, according to Newsweek. He wrote that the "fine ship" was impressive, "but I shall await my journey's end before I pass judgment on her.” That journey ended abruptly five days ago outside of Newfoundland when it struck an iceberg. Henry Aldridge & Son, a well-known auction house in Wiltshire, England, auctio…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Puppy Love: New Study Determines NY's Favorite Dog Breed
Almost everyone loves dogs, but can you guess what the state of New York's favorite breed is? If you need a hint, look no further: a new study by PetLab has officially determined that New York's favored breed is the Golden Retriever. To determine this, PetLab's pet nutrition experts used Google's Keyword Planner to look at more than 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club alongside search terms such as "buy" and "adopt." This allowed them to produce a ranking for each US state's most searched-for breed over the last 12 months. New York is certainly not alon…
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Can You Guess? New Study Reveals CT's Favored Dog Breed
Thanks to a new study, Connecticut's preferred breed of four-legged friends has been revealed. According to a study by PetLab, the Nutmeg State's favored and most searched-for breed of dog is the Golden Retriever. To determine this, PetLab's pet nutrition experts used Google's Keyword Planner to look at more than 200 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club alongside search terms such as "buy" and "adopt." This allowed them to produce a ranking for each US state's most searched-for breed over the last 12 months. Connecticut is certainly not alone in this prefere…
Yonkers, NY
Lifestyle
For 'Reel': Fishermen Catching Huge Tuna Weighing Up To 600 Pounds In NY Harbor
Anglers in the New York Harbor reeled in massive bluefin tuna in recent months, according to new reports. Bluefin Tuna are the largest fish of the tuna species, and they can reach sizes of up to 13 feet and 2,000 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The fish are found in the western Atlantic, from Newfoundland to the Gulf of Mexico. The New York Post reported that many anglers in the New York City area have been reeling in a significant number of the large trophy fish that weigh between 200 and 600 pounds, and fishermen have been able to catc…
Lewisboro, NY
Weather
Next Tropical Storm Of 2021 Hurricane Season Forming Off East Coast
The next named storm of the 2021 hurricane season is now developing. It's off the East Coast of the United States and could become a tropical depression or tropical storm on Friday night, Sept. 17, or Saturday, Sept. 18, forecasters say. It has moved about 250 miles east of Norfolk, Virginia on mid-afternoon Friday. (See first image above.) The next names in the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season are Odette and Peter. "Shower and thunderstorm activity is becoming more organized near this new center," National Hurricane Center said Friday afternoon. "If these development trends…
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Huge Hurricane Larry Starting To Make Its Move: Latest Projected Path
Powerful Hurricane Larry, which has been churning for days in the Atlantic Basin, is ready to make its move. The latest projected track for the Category 2 storm, packed with 100 mile-per-hour winds, still keeps it well off the US coast. (See first image above.) As of Thursday morning, Sept. 9, the center of Hurricane Larry was located over the central Atlantic Ocean about 240 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Larry is moving toward the north-northwest at around 16 mph, and a turn toward the north-northwest and north with an increase in forward speed is expected Thursday, with a faste…
Hackensack, NJ
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: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here
Hurricane Larry may be getting larger and stronger, but it isn't worth worrying about in New Jersey and surrounding states, forecasters said Sunday. "The week ahead looks to be a relatively quiet one, with one cold front coming through on Wednesday with the chance for showers or a thunderstorm late in the day," said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. "Hurricane Larry will pass east of Bermuda by a close distance but not close enough to cause any major issues. "Then it turns northeast passing south and east of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland." That means New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut…
