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Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties
Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties As rounds of showers and storms sweep through the region, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for parts of New York. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 in the counties shown in yellow. In New York, those counties are: Sullivan Broome Chenango Delaware Otsego Tioga Severe thunderstorms are expected to continue through the afternoon and in Monday evening. "These thunderstorms will have the potential to produce damaging winds, large hail, and localized tornadoes," the National Weather Service said. "Heavy rain could cause localized flash flooding." Earlier repo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes
Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes A frontal system bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts to the area will bring both a flash flood and severe weather threat, according to the National Weather Service. Storm activity will continue at times throughout the day on Monday, Aug. 7 into Tuesday, Aug. 8. A brief tornado is possible, the weather service noted in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "Excessive runoff may result in flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks rising out of their banks," the National Weather Service said. Widespr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess County Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Dutchess County With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Bronx Kings (Brooklyn) Manhattan Queens Richmond (Staten Island) The watch was issued just after noontime on Tuesday, July 25, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for areas in yellow throughout the Northeast in the image above from the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy rai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley
Separate Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Hudson Valley Only a few days after a freakish storm system brought historic flooding to the Hudson Valley, severe weather is unleashing more destruction, resulting in over 10,000 people being left without power as of late Friday morning, July 14. The outages were caused by several rounds of severe thunderstorms that arrived in the region on Thursday night, July 13, and continued into Friday, bringing downpours, gusty winds in excess of 55 miles per hour, and even one-inch hail in some cases, according to the National Weather Service.  Earlier Report - Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Re…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Dutchess County Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains Dutchess County Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains
Dutchess County Officials Urge Caution On Roadways Following Flooding Rains Officials in the Hudon Valley are urging drivers to use caution on roadways following the flooding rainfall that damaged many and washed away sections of others. Dutchess County officials said on Tuesday, July 11 that the significant rainfall has impacted several roadways, primarily in the eastern portion of the county, including the towns of Pawling, Dover, Beekman, Union Vale, LaGrange, and East Fishkill. Related story: Hudson Valley Woman Killed During Severe Storm ID'd As 35-Year-Old Trying To Rescue Dog "Please use extreme caution when traveling as some roadways may be unstable, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region
Flooding From Storm Causing Road Closures, Water Rescues, Train Delays, Cancellations In Region New Update: At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Flooding is causing road closures and train disruptions as a powerful storm system with heavy downpours moves through the region. Water rescues have been reported in some parts of the region. In a new update Monday morning, July 10, state police said troopers have assisted dozens of motorists and are currently doing a check of all remaining vehicles still stranded in the area to ensure that there is no one left behind. In the Hudson Valley, the New York State Police is asking the pu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potential Rainfall Rates Of 1 To 2 Inches Per Hour Could Result In Flash Flooding, Hochul Warns Potential Rainfall Rates Of 1 To 2 Inches Per Hour Could Result In Flash Flooding, Hochul Warns
Potential Rainfall Rates Of 1 To 2 Inches Per Hour Could Result In Flash Flooding, Hochul Warns Heavy downpours from a powerful storm system with potential rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour could result in flash flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers. Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for additional severe weather expected to impact most of the state Sunday afternoon, July 9 into Monday, July 10. Localized flooding is expected in urban areas, roads, and small streams.  "Throughout the weekend, parts of the state will continue to be at risk for flooding from storms bringing heavy rain, especially in those areas already hard-hit by rains and flooding …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul
Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for potentially severe weather this weekend. As thunderstorms are expected across the state this weekend - especially today and Sunday, July 9 - bringing the potential for impacts in flood-prone areas, New Yorkers are being advised to monitor their local forecast for the latest weather conditions and to sign up for emergency alerts. "From unhealthy air quality to extreme heat, Mother Nature has certainly tested New Yorkers over the past several weeks and it looks like that trend will continue this weekend," Hochul said. "Much of the state s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Projected Timing For New Round Of Storms With Strong Winds, Updated July 4th Forecast Here's Projected Timing For New Round Of Storms With Strong Winds, Updated July 4th Forecast
Here's Projected Timing For New Round Of Storms With Strong Winds, Updated July 4th Forecast A new round of storms with gusty winds will sweep through the region leading into the July 4th holiday. A system moving up the East Coast is most likely to affect this region late Monday afternoon, July 3 into the evening.  "Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "There is the potential for a few of the storms to become strong to severe, with strong winds the main threat." In addition, "heavy rainfall could produce are…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rounds Of Storms With Gusty Winds Take Aim At Region; Updated July 4th Forecast Rounds Of Storms With Gusty Winds Take Aim At Region; Updated July 4th Forecast
Rounds Of Storms With Gusty Winds Take Aim At Region; Updated July 4th Forecast Rounds of storms with gusty winds will sweep through the region leading into the July 4th holiday. Scattered showers are moving across portions of the area Sunday morning, July 2, with thunderstorms expected to develop in the afternoon and evening across the area, National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement. "There is the potential for a few of the storms to become strong to severe, with strong winds the main threat," the statement, issued early Sunday morning, said. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible. The cloud cover will keep…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Much Of Region Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Much Of Region
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Much Of Region The threat of severe weather from an approaching round of thunderstorms has just been upgraded for most of the region. Storm activity is expected from west to east from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The area covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, and Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut. (See the image above.) "The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued mid-Saturday afternoon. "…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos) Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos)
Caught In Historic Blizzard, NY Mom, Kids Find Overnight Refuge At Target Store (Photos) Jessica Sypniewski was a mom on a mission: to find some place, any place, where she and her boyfriend, along with their 11-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, could take refuge from the blinding snow and howling winds of a historic, deadly blizzard that had barreled down in western New York just before Christmas, and lasting days. The 33-year-old Erie County resident, of West Seneca, told Daily Voice the family had set out Friday morning, Dec. 23, to pick up a relative on the other side of town. On the way back, however, they found themselves caught in one of the worst winter storms the r…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Scattered showers and potentially potent thunderstorms are expected ahead of an approaching cold front Sunday, Sept. 25 into the overnight hours of Monday morning, Sept. 26,. A few of the storms could become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service, which noted that the primary threat from the system will be damaging winds. Gusts could be as high as 55 to 60 miles per hour and could damage trees and power lines and result in localized power outages. Localized 1-inch hail could result in damage to motor vehicles, the weather service said. There's also a risk for an …

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Areas In NY Under Severe Drought Conditions These Areas In NY Under Severe Drought Conditions
These Areas In NY Under Severe Drought Conditions Long Island and parts of the Hudson Valley are currently experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the US Drought Monitor. The map of drought conditions across the country, which is released every Thursday, classified a number of New York counties as experiencing severe drought conditions as of Thursday, Sept. 1. The website reported that drought persisted or expanded across much of the Northeast since the previous update, with increases in severe drought conditions in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. According to the update, the following areas are experiencing sever…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued For Dutchess County Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued For Dutchess County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued For Dutchess County Severe weather could be an issue around the region Thursday, July 28. The National Weather Service in Albany issued a severe thunderstorm watch that included much of the region, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Forecasters said an approaching cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the region, mainly after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain possible, leading to concerns over flash flooding. Power outages are also a possibility. Current outages and estimated restoration times can be found on t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Dutchess, With Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Dutchess, With Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Dutchess, With Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region as a new round of storms is expected to roll through with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible. The watch went into effect Thursday, July 21 at 11:40 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Counties covered by the watch are: Albany Clinton  Columbia Dutchess  Essex Fulton Greene Hamilton Herkimer Montgomery Otsego Putnam Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Ulster Warren Warren Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, the National Weather Service noted. "Heavy downpours are likely in storms, which …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region
Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region A brand-new round of potentially severe, scattered thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region amid a stretch of oppressive heat. The latest projected time frame for the system is from around midday until around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms may be strong to severe, contain damaging winds, and hail up to 1 inch in diameter, said the weather service. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Thursday's high temperature will again be in the low 90s. Coupled with high humidity, the heat index will be as high 100 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps The arrival of dramatically warmer air will result in the first heat wave of the summer in much of the region, and amid the rise in temperatures will be the potential for a brand-new round of severe thunderstorms later in the week. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) A potent system that brought multiple rounds of storms on Monday, July 18 resulted in flooding and power outages in many areas. Tuesday, July 19 will be sunny and warm with a high tem…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Trapped Elderly Woman Rescued After Tree Falls On Home During Severe Storm In Region Trapped Elderly Woman Rescued After Tree Falls On Home During Severe Storm In Region
Trapped Elderly Woman Rescued After Tree Falls On Home During Severe Storm In Region An elderly woman from the Capital District has a whole host of public agencies to thank for rescuing her after a downed tree trapped her inside her home during a storm. Washington County resident Penelope Perry, age 75, was at her Fort Edward home on North River Road at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, when severe winds sent a large tree crashing through her roof. The fallen tree left Perry pinned down on the home’s second floor, covered in roof debris, according to the Washington County Department of Public Safety. First on the scene were New York State Police, the Fort Edward Fire Dep…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Rounds of scattered thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe, will slice through the region with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour or higher possible, along with possible hail. The time frame for the system is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. "Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening, with the main threat being damaging winds," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning. Tuesday will start off partly sunny before the scatter…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued As Strong System With Damaging Winds Targets Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued As Strong System With Damaging Winds Targets Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued As Strong System With Damaging Winds Targets Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has just been issued for the region. It's in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, May 16. Scattered storms moving from west to east may produce damaging winds, hail, a few tornadoes, and isolated flash flooding, the National Weather Service said. Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour are expected in some spots where the storms are most severe. Most of the storm activity is now expected to come between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (See the two images above with forecast models from the National Weather Service.) "The main threat will be locally strong to damaging wind gusts al…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Severe Weather Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At Dutchess School District Severe Weather Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At Dutchess School District
Severe Weather Threat Leads To Early Dismissal At Dutchess School District A school district in the Hudson Valley has dismissed students early due to potentially severe storms that are expected to move through the region. State officials have issued alerts about a severe weather system that is expected to bring thunderstorms and strong winds through the region on the afternoon of Monday, May 16.  The Poughkeepsie City School District announced that Poughkeepsie High School and Middle School students would be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, due to the severe storm warning. Students at Clinton Elementary School, Krieger Elementary School, Morse Element…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Hochul Urges Caution As Severe Storms Target Region Hochul Urges Caution As Severe Storms Target Region
Hochul Urges Caution As Severe Storms Target Region New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to take precautions as a severe weather system is expected to move through the region, bringing strong winds and thunderstorms. Hochul said the weather system is expected to move through much of the state on Monday, May 16. Related story: Potent Storm Will Bring 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts, Possible Hail, Tornadoes, Power Outages The storms could bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and lead to power outages and hazardous conditions in parts of the state. Hochul said New Yorkers in the areas expected to be impacted should stay alert.  "It is cr…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has advised customers to prepare for power outages as potentially severe thunderstorms could bring large hail and strong winds to the region. A cold front is expected to move through the area beginning on the afternoon of Monday, May 16, and it could bring powerful storms, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier report - Potent Storm Will Bring 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts, Possible Hail, Tornadoes, Power Outages Central Hudson said the storms could knock trees onto the power lines and cause service interruptions. "We are closely monitor…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A storm system with severe thunderstorms will bring downpours, gusty winds, large hail, and the chance for isolated tornadoes in much of the region. Thursday, March 31 has started off with dense fog in much of the area, with scattered showers. The high temperatures will climb into the mid 60s. Rain and showers will become steady later in the afternoon with thunderstorms possible from early in the evening through the overnight hours.  "There is a chance for strong to potentially damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms late this afternoon and into the early part of the overnig…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds
Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds State officials have given an update on the response to a powerful storm that swept through New York, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of customers. Nearly 300,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm, which brought hurricane-force winds to parts of the state the night of Saturday, Dec. 11. Hochul said crews are continuing to work to restore power to the 97,000 customers who are still without power on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12. "Last night, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers lost power as a severe weather system swept across the State, bringing hurricane-force wind…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Strong Winds Could Cause Weekend Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Strong Winds Could Cause Weekend Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Strong Winds Could Cause Weekend Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Some Hudson Valley residents could see power outages over the weekend as severe storms bringing whipping winds to the area could cause problems for area utility companies, officials are cautioning. Central Hudson issued a warning on Friday, Dec. 10 to advise that the company is readying crews and advising customers to prepare for potentially severe windstorms that could have an impact on electric service beginning Saturday (Dec. 11) afternoon through early Sunday (Dec 12) morning Earlier story - Severe Thunderstorms With Strong Winds Possible During Topsy-Turvy Stretch According to Ryan Ha…

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by Zak Failla
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Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York
Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York A fifth tornado from the quick-moving round of severe storms that swept through the region has been confirmed to have touched down in New York. All five were on Long Island on Saturday, Nov. 13, with the latest identified in North Bellport in Suffolk County, the National Weather Service announced on Tuesday, Nov. 16. It has been classified as an EF-0 twister (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed.  The four other tornadoes that touched down on Long Island on Saturday are: Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six
New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six A total of six tornadoes have now been confirmed in New York and Connecticut after the severe round of storms that moved quickly through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13. Three were on Long Island and the other three were in Connecticut. Five were rated as EF-0 twisters (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed. One was rated as an EF-1 tornado. For a detailed rundown on each tornado, click on the links below. Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk County EF-0: East Islip Suffolk County …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For These Hudson Valley Counties New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in parts of the Hudson Valley as several inches of rain and whipping winds are expected to impact the area. Hochul issued the declaration late on Monday, Oct. 25, and it is expected to last through early on Wednesday, Oct. 27 as rainfall topping four or more inches are likely incoming, with some areas seeing more than an inch of rain per hour, creating potential flash flooding concerns. In the Hudson Valley, a state of emergency has been issued for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Related sto…

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by Zak Failla