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Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester
Nor'easter: Storm Causes These Road Closures In Westchester Several heavily traveled roads in Westchester are blocked to traffic thanks to a powerful Nor'easter that battered the area.  Busy routes in municipalities such as Greenburgh, White Plains, and Mount Vernon experienced closures following a powerful storm that rocked the region with heavy rainfall and gusty winds, knocking down trees and power lines. One of the areas that experienced the most damage was South Central Avenue in Greenburgh, which was still closed between Mt. Joy Avenue and Old Army Road as of Thursday morning, April 4 as a result of a telephone pole that fell across …
Nor'easter: Driver Killed After Tree Falls On Vehicle In Northern Westchester Nor'easter: Driver Killed After Tree Falls On Vehicle In Northern Westchester
Nor'easter: Driver Killed After Tree Falls On Vehicle In Northern Westchester A person was killed after a tree fell on a vehicle in Northern Westchester as a powerful Nor'easter swept through the region. Click here for a new, updated story - Nor'easter: Woman Killed In Northern Westchester By Fallen Tree ID'd As Wife Of Yankees Exec The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in Armonk. The 2021 Toyota had been northbound on Route 128 between School Street and Leisure Farm Drive, according to the Town of North Castle Police. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, died after the incident just west of Interstate 684. The person's identity has …
Flooding Expected At Train Station In Westchester During Storm, Officials Say Flooding Expected At Train Station In Westchester During Storm, Officials Say
Flooding Expected At Train Station In Westchester During Storm, Officials Say Officials are warning commuters that tidal flooding may affect a busy Northern Westchester train station during a multi-day storm.  An anticipated tidal flooding event will likely affect the Croton-Harmon Train Station parking lot area on Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4,  Croton-on-Hudson village officials announced on Tuesday, April 2.  According to officials, the flood levels are expected to reach their peak on Thursday morning around 7 a.m., when high tide occurs. High tide will also happen on Wednesday at 6 p.m., officials added.  The tidal flooding event …
Westchester Residents Warned To Expect Flooding In Homes, Train Stations Ahead Of New Storm Westchester Residents Warned To Expect Flooding In Homes, Train Stations Ahead Of New Storm
Westchester Residents Warned To Expect Flooding In Homes, Train Stations Ahead Of New Storm Ahead of a powerful weather system expected to bring downpours and heavy wind gusts to Westchester only days after a Nor'easter pummeled the region with snow, authorities are warning residents to prepare for possible flooding.  The new storm is expected to arrive in Westchester late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, and continue through Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, bringing several inches of rain and wind gusts of 40 miles per hour or higher, according to weather officials.  Related Report - 'Multi-Hazard Event': Here's Timing, Track For Powerful New Storm Taking Aim At Northeast&nb…
Driver Rescued After Rollover Crash In Hudson Valley During Storm Driver Rescued After Rollover Crash In Hudson Valley During Storm
Driver Rescued After Rollover Crash In Hudson Valley During Storm Amid a wintry Nor'easter, first responders were tasked with rescuing a driver who became trapped in their vehicle as the result of a rollover at a Hudson Valley intersection.  The rollover happened in Putnam County on Sunday, Jan. 7 around 7:30 a.m., when a vehicle overturned on its side in Carmel at the intersection of Hill and Dale Road (Route 44) and Fair Street (Route 60), according to the Carmel Fire Department.  Arriving first responders soon found that the driver was trapped inside the vehicle and worked to extricate them. The driver was then evaluated by EMS crews at …
Weekend Nor'easter Will Be First Of 2 Coast-To-Coast Storms In Span Of Days: Here's Latest Weekend Nor'easter Will Be First Of 2 Coast-To-Coast Storms In Span Of Days: Here's Latest
Weekend Nor'easter Will Be First Of 2 Coast-To-Coast Storms In Span Of Days: Here's Latest The new year is starting with a bang weather-wise as back-to-back coast-to-coast storms are due to move through the Northeast in the span of a few days. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches The time frame for the first system, a massive Nor'easter, is from late in the day Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. It has the potential to drop a foot or more of snow in areas farthest inland and a widespread 3 to 6 inches in most areas farther off the coast. The…
Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant'
Winter Storm - Hochul Warns NYers To Prepare For Snow, Possible Power Outages: 'Be Vigilant' As a powerful Nor'easter threatens to dump inches of snow and a wintry mix on much of New York State, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to prepare for power outages and travel hazards posed by the white stuff.  According to Hochul, the large coastal weather system is predicted to hit New York late Saturday, Jan. 6, and continue into Sunday, Jan. 7, bringing anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow to parts of the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Central New York, and a mix of snow and rain to New York City and Long Island. Winter storm watches are in effect throughout New York S…
Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals
Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals The rain and snow from a potent late-winter Nor'easter have tapered off, but gusty winds remain with additional power outages possible on Wednesday, March 15.  Expect occasional gusts up to 40 mph through Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures will range from the upper 30s to mid-40s, though the wind will make it feel about 10 degrees colder. Mostly cloudy skies Wednesday will gradually give way to sunshine. As for precipitation totals from the system, it was one of the most unique storms in a while. In many cases, inland areas wit…
Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures
Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures A multi-threat Nor'easter packed with strong winds, and a mix of snow and rain, has arrived in the region, leading to scores of school closures on Tuesday, March 14. The storm will linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service.  Rain that began Monday evening became steadier overnight with steady snowfall in areas farther north and inland. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18…
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears
Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a multi-threat Nor'easter headed to the region. The potent system is due to arrive Monday night, March 13, and linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18 to 24 inches (dark blue) Many areas north of the I-84 corridor should see 8 inches or more of accumulation, with the highest amounts of…
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter
Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter Click here for a new, updated story - Nor'easter: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections As Potent Storm Nears A multi-threat Nor'easter will produce heavy, wet snow inland, strong winds with a mix of rain and snow farther south, and coastal flooding. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, March 13 into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. Areas north of the I-84 corridor marked in purple in the first image above are expected to see extreme impacts, with major impacts in areas marked in red. For the latest snowfall projections for the …
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Updated story - Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter A potent Nor'easter that could dump as much as 18 inches of snow in some inland areas will be packed with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, March 13 into late Tuesday evening, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will range from 40 to 70 miles per hour starting Monday night, March 13. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Areas most at risk for power outages due to fallen trees and power lines a…
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming We're just hours away from the start of Daylight saving time with clocks moving ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Though it's "Spring Forward" time, a potent Nor'easter that will be packed with a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and strong winds that could cause power outages is headed to the region.  The time frame for the storm is Monday, March 13 into Tuesday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. It will be the second winter storm in the span of days as the weekend is off to a messy storm thanks to a system that is now gradually winding down after bringing li…
Wet, Windy Mess: Here's How Long Potent Nor'easter Will Linger Wet, Windy Mess: Here's How Long Potent Nor'easter Will Linger
Wet, Windy Mess: Here's How Long Potent Nor'easter Will Linger A nasty Nor'easter bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow along with gusty winds will linger throughout the day on Friday, Dec. 16. Projected, and simulated radar for 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, showing a mix of snow and sleet (blue and light blue), rain (green), and heavy rain (dark green) is shown in the first image above. "Lingering showers and gusty winds persist much of today," the National Weather Service said. "Winds along the coastline occasionally gust up to 50 mph into this afternoon, before tapering off this evening." Rain could. be heavy at times with up to 2 inches possible…
Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots
Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots A potent storm system that started out with blizzard-like conditions in the Midwest and fatal tornadoes in the South has the potential to dump as much as 18 inches of snow in more areas than earlier projected in the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.com. The system is due to arrive from west to east Thursday, Dec. 15, and linger into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service, which noted the rain could. be heavy at times with up to 2 inches possible, alon…
Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region A storm system that will sweep through the Northeast could bring up to 18 inches of snowfall to some interior areas in the region, according to brand-new predictions. The system is on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service. But farther inland, parts of northern New York, New England, and Pennsylvania could see at least a foot of accumulation from the Nor'easter. Projected accumulation totals are shown in the image above…
Rare Summer Nor'easter Could Be Headed To Region, Forecasters Say Rare Summer Nor'easter Could Be Headed To Region, Forecasters Say
Rare Summer Nor'easter Could Be Headed To Region, Forecasters Say New update: Projected Track Develops For Potential Rare Summer Nor'easter A pleasant, dry weekend marked by refreshing air with low humidity will be followed by the chance for a rare summer Nor'easter, according to forecasters. Sunday, Aug. 14 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low 80s and calm winds. Clouds will thicken a bit on Monday, Aug. 15, which will be partly sunny, with a high temperature near 80 degrees, and a chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. A storm developing across the mid-Atlantic on Monday will threaten this region on both Tuesday, A…
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm  Moves Out Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm  Moves Out
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm Moves Out A potent Nor'easter that swept through the region overnight is now pushing off the coast, with its heavy rains causing flooding on roadways and low-lying areas in parts of the area and its gusty winds leading to power outages. Conditions will remain blustery on Tuesday, April 19, with winds out of the Northeast at speeds of around 15 miles per hour with gusts as high as 30 mph at times, according to the National Weather Service. It will be cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature in the low to mid 50s.  After rain and showers from the storm taper off around mid-morning, there …
Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power
Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power A quick-moving, multi-faceted Nor'easter will bring heavy rain, possible flooding, damaging winds that could knock out power, with some areas farther north seeing significant snowfall. The current projected time frame for the storm is from early Monday evening, April 18 until around 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 19.  Rainfall totals from the system will be between 1 and 2 inches. Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be upwards of 30 miles per hour, and as high as 50 mph in some spots. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Haz…
Projections For Snowfall, Timing Released As Post-Easter Nor'easter With Damaging Winds Nears Projections For Snowfall, Timing Released As Post-Easter Nor'easter With Damaging Winds Nears
Projections For Snowfall, Timing Released As Post-Easter Nor'easter With Damaging Winds Nears It's snow joke. A post-Easter Nor'easter will dump as much as a foot of snow in parts of upstate New York and northern New England, with heavy rain in store for the rest of the region. The current projected time frame for the storm is from early Monday evening, April 18 until around midday on Tuesday, April 19. It's expected to bring rain and thunderstorms, along with snow showers and snow. "Nor’easters can mean heavy snow for the I-95 corridor in winter; but, now that we are well into April, most areas near the coast from southern New England to the mid-Atlantic are in line to see just ra…
Arrival Of Colder Air Will Bring Chances For Snow In Some Spots As Potential Nor'easter Nears Arrival Of Colder Air Will Bring Chances For Snow In Some Spots As Potential Nor'easter Nears
Arrival Of Colder Air Will Bring Chances For Snow In Some Spots As Potential Nor'easter Nears The arrival of colder air will bring with it chances for some snow in parts of the region nearly a month after the start of spring and leading into the arrival of a potential Nor'easter. "Spring is often a tug-of-war between winter and summer, but many might think snow is usually a thing of the past by the middle of April in much of the Northeast," according to AccuWeather.com. "However, that is often not the case as evidenced by the upcoming weather pattern, which will follow several days of warm weather that brought the return of 70-degree temperatures for some." Saturday, April 16 will b…
New Storm Systems Expected To Bring Separate Rounds Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast New Storm Systems Expected To Bring Separate Rounds Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast
New Storm Systems Expected To Bring Separate Rounds Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Just days after one of the most powerful winter Nor'easters in years dumped more than two feet of snow in some spots, two separate systems will have the potential to cause some travel disruptions this well. But unlike the weekend Nor'easter which hit coastal areas the hardest, these upcoming systems are expected to track much farther north and inland. Monday, Jan. 31, and Tuesday, Feb. 1 will both be sunny, cold, and dry with wind-chill values in the single digits before the unsettled pattern arrives at midweek. The first storm system moving from the west to east will mainly affect upstate…
Nor'easter: Man Drowns In NY After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow Nor'easter: Man Drowns In NY After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow
Nor'easter: Man Drowns In NY After Falling Into Pool While Shoveling Snow A Long Island man drowned after he fell into a swimming pool while shoveling snow from the nor'easter that moved through the region.  Southold Town Police said the man was a senior citizen from the Suffolk County hamlet of Cutchogue, in the Town of Southold on the north fork of Long Island, according to the Suffolk Times. Authorities responded to the home at about 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, the news outlet reported. They took the man out of the pool and began giving him CPR before the man was hospitalized and pronounced deceased, the Suffolk Times said. The man's identity was no…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages A powerful Nor'easter with the potential to bring more than two feet of snowfall in parts of the region is strengthening as it barrels up the East Coast. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings covering around 70 million are in effect through early Saturday night, Jan. 29.  Snow will continue into the evening with very cold conditions. Brisk and gusty north-northwest winds with gusts averaging around 40 miles per hour with stronger gusts closer to the coast will cause blowing and drifting of snow and could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages, the National Weather …
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Issued For These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Issued For These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Issued For These NY Counties A State of Emergency has been declared by Gov. Kathy Hochul for parts of New York as the first nor’easter of 2022 rapidly approaches. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that parts of downstate New York that are expected to get hit the hardest have been placed under the state of emergency as upwards of 16 inches of snow are expected in some parts of the state. Related story - Nor'easter Nears: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The State of Emergency, which is effective as of 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28 was declared for these counties in New York: Suffolk…
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The projected track of a blockbuster Nor'easter on target to slam the region has shifted toward the coast, leading to an area in projected snowfall totals increasing, and as much as 36 inches of accumulation is now possible in some spots. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 65 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations across eastern Long Island/New England, to gusty winds and coastal issues," the Nat…
Nor'easter Nears: Brand-New Projections For Snowfall Accumulation, Wind Speed Released Nor'easter Nears: Brand-New Projections For Snowfall Accumulation, Wind Speed Released
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. Snowfall predictions have increased slightly, the National Weather Service said just after sunset on Thursday, Jan. 27. The hardest-hit area in the region is expected to be eastern Long Island, where up to 15 inches of snowfall is possible in spots along with dangerous 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts that could knock out power. "Eastern New England and the …
Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Updated story - Nor'easter Nears: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing There's uncertainty surrounding the projected track, speed, and strength of a Nor'easter on target to hit the region. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 34 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "At this time, heavy snow, gusty winds, and coastal hazards are possible from North Carolina to New England with the most significant impacts in eastern New England,…