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'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly. "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain. "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …
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Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region
Hurricane Teddy's latest projected path takes the center of the storm well east of the region, but it will still be felt in parts of the area. Minor to moderate coastal flooding (from half a foot to 2 feet of inundation depending on location) is expected at the times of high tide through Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20. Additionally, high surf of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents at ocean beaches will also occur, the National Weather Service said. Earlier report - Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Teddy was one of the final named storms from the English…
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area; Damaging Winds, Hail, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire region with storms now likely during the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The main threat will be strong, damaging winds and hail, the National Weather Service said. A couple of tornadoes are also possible. (See first image above.) The watch went into effect just before 1 p.m. Wednesday and lasts until 9 p.m. Wednesday. After a pleasant day on Thursday, Sept. 5 with sunny skies and a high temperature in the upper 70s, the New York metropolitan area is in the range for Tropical Storm-force winds from Dorian on Frida…
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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area
Major hurricane Dorian is expected to slowly approach the eastern Florida coastline late in the day on Tuesday, Sept. 3, before starting a days-long northerly trek that could affect the New York area with Tropical Storm-force winds at the end of the workweek. Dorian will remain a large and dangerous hurricane as the storm tracks northward near or just offshore the Florida east coast through Wednesday, Sept. 4, the National Hurricane Center said in a new advisory issued Tuesday morning. The slow-motion nature of the storm will bring long-duration rain, storm surge, damaging winds, and …
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Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather
The return of warmer air and humidity will create conditions that are ripe for unsettled weather and set the stage for a stretch of stormy weather this week. But the first few days of the week will be mainly dry, starting on Sunday, July 28, where the high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s under sunny skies. (See second image above for projected high temperatures from across the region.) With dew points in the 60s, it will not be as oppressive humidity wise compared to about a week ago. Rip currents are possible on the Atlantic facing beaches. For a look at where rip current…
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Rain Will Return: Big Change Coming After Rare Dry Weekend
There's a big change coming following the first dry weekend of the spring. Here's what to expect, and when: Sunday, June 9: Mostly sunny skies will fade behind thickening clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly cooler with a high in the mid 70s inland and low 70s along the coast. (See second image above.) There will be a calm breeze with winds between 5 to 8 mph. If you're heading to the beach, there will be a moderate risk of rip current development. Remember to heed the advice of local beach patrol and flag warning systems and swim near a lifeguard. Monday, June 10:&…
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Here Come The Storms: 30-40 MPH Wind Gusts With Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Possible
This story has been updated. A stretch of sunny, pleasant days will end midway through the weekend as rain and thunderstorms sweep through the region, marking a sharp change in the weather pattern. Rain will move into the region early in the evening Saturday and continue into Sunday morning. A windswept 1" to 2" of rain is likely, with higher amounts in areas where there are thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will gust up to 30 mph with 40 mph gusts possible, especially along the coast, where they are likely to create rough surf and strong rip curre…
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Chris Gains Strength As It Treks Toward Northeast, Nears Hurricane Status
Tropical Storm Chris is slowly moving to the Northeast as it inches closer to hurricane status with maximum sustained winds increasing to 70 mph from 60 mph on Monday. The National Hurricane Center is warning that while Chris is not expected to directly impact land as it treks north, dangerous rip currents and rough surf will continue to impact coastal areas of the Carolinas, mid-Atlantic and the Northeast through week's end. Chris is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday and some additional strengthening is expected through Wednesday night. It is forecast to become a strong post-…
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