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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…
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: Shark Shows Up At NJ Beach Club During Hurricane Erin — And Won't Leave: Report
A small sand shark swam up to the outdoor host stand at Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven late Thursday night, Aug. 21, after flooding from the storm pushed it out of the bay, NJ Advance Media reported. “Fish are friends… but not usually our customers,” the club joked in an Instagram post, adding that Beach Haven police “had to save the local wildlife tonight instead of verifying ID.” Video shows an officer scooping up the shark and carrying it back to the water. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bird and Betty’s (@birdandbet…
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Hurricane Erin Turns North With Dangerous Surf, Rip Current Alerts Issued Throughout East Coast
A massive, churning Hurricane Erin is turning the Atlantic into a danger zone for beachgoers from Florida to Massachusetts, prompting urgent warnings to stay out of the water as life-threatening surf and rip currents pound the East Coast on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Click here for a new, updated story: Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast The National Hurricane Center has issued a high risk of rip currents for most East Coast beaches through Thursday, Aug. 21, as Erin’s powerful winds and enormous size generate pounding surf and hazardous conditions along 2,0…
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Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen
A newly named tropical storm is poised to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane this week, and could intensify into a major hurricane over open water by next weekend. Click here for a new, updated story - Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength The National Hurricane Center announced Cabo Verde system AL97, which a day earlier had been given a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, became Tropical Storm Erin at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. AccuWeather hurricane experts forecast that the system will strengthen into a hu…
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: Wild Flash Flooding Transforms NY Train Station Into ‘Mini Niagara’
A shocking video captured the Great Neck Plaza train station looking more like Niagara Falls than a transit hub as torrential rains poured into the area Thursday afternoon, July 31. The viral Instagram clip, shared by WhatIsNewYork, shows water cascading down the station’s stairwells and platforms, creating what commenters dubbed the “Great Neck Falls” and “Neckagara Falls.” Others joked it looked like a scene from Universal Studios or a mini version of Niagara. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WhatIsNewYork (@whatisnewyork) A sim…
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: Over 30 People, Including Children, Rescued From Flooding Amid Storm In Westchester
As severe storms pounded Westchester on Monday evening, July 14, officers in one town sprang into action, rescuing more than 30 people, including several children, from flooded vehicles and homes. Between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, July 14, officers responded to a surge of storm-related emergencies across the town. According to Captain Michael Muesser, police carried out multiple rescues, including from basement apartments that were actively flooding. Residents were pulled from submerged vehicles and inundated properties as torrential rainfall overwhelmed storm drains and roa…
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Flooding Causes Closures On Parkways, Major Routes In Westchester
Heavy rainfall has brought flooding to Westchester, causing closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway and Route 9A as well as traffic issues on several other major roadways. Both a stretch of Route 9A in Greenburgh between Payne Street and Hunter Lane as well as the Sprain Brook Parkway at Bradhurst Avenue are closed as of Monday, July 14 at 6 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports. All lanes in all directions are closed on both roadways. Additionally, all lanes of the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant at Exit 2, as well as between Commerce Street and Lakevi…
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Flooding Closes Route 22 Stretch In NY (
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A stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County is closed as a result of flooding. The stretch of Route 22 in Patterson between Route 164 and Haviland Hollow Road is currently closed as of Monday, July 14 at 5:45 p.m., according to 511NY traffic reports. All lanes in both directions are closed to traffic. More information about the closure has not yet been made available. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas
At least 24 people were killed and nearly two dozen girls are unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding swept through parts of south-central Texas early Independence Day morning as a summer's worth of rain fell in the span of several hours. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Toll Climbs To 52, With 27 Girls Missing, After Catastrophic Flooding In Texas State authorities said in a news conference on Friday, July 4, that the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose a whopping 26 feet in 45 minutes while many were asleep, and confirmed that 23 children are missing. Ongoing heavy r…
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: Stranded Driver Saved From Floodwaters On Route 22 In NY During Storm
A driver who became trapped in a flooded stretch of Route 22 in Putnam County during an intense rainstorm was rescued by firefighters who braved the conditions to get them out safely. The rescue happened in Brewster on Tuesday evening, July 1, when firefighters with the Brewster Fire Department saved a motorist on Route 22 near the Interstate 84 overpass. Photos of the dramatic scene were posted on the department's social media page. Brewster firefighters on 11-5-1 and 11-2-2 assisted a stranded motorist that was stuck in flood waters on Rt. 22 during heavy rains this…
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Rising Sea Levels Will Threaten 445K+ New Yorkers By 2050, New Study Says: See The Map
Rising sea levels could put hundreds of thousands of homes underwater across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic within 25 years, according to new analysis. Climate Central released its Coastal Flood Risk Across the US study on Wednesday, April 2. The nonprofit scientific group said coastal flooding will threaten more than 2.5 million Americans in about 1.4 million homes by 2050. In a generation, a "100-year flood" could reach homes across dozens of coastal Northeast communities, threatening more than 1.1 million residents from the North Shore of Massachusetts to the Virginia…
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County Puts $1.2M Toward Stopping Flooding At This Westchester Locale: 'Greatly Needed'
Efforts to combat flooding at a Westchester locale are gaining momentum, thanks to a $1.2 million bond act and a partnership agreement signed by county officials. The funds will go toward a $2.4 million effort to combat flooding at Law Memorial Park, located next to Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County officials announced on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The multi-million project aims to alleviate recurring flooding in the area, protecting residents and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather, officials said. The initiative, part of the Coun…
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La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
She’s back! La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape. Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation. During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…
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Flood Damages Westchester School: Officials Detail Phased Return To Classes
A phased return to classes has been announced for students in Westchester following significant flood damage to a middle school in the county, officials said. The flooding occurred on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, when a sprinkler system supply line in the attic of the Farragut Wing at Farragut Middle School in Hastings-on-Hudson ruptured, causing water to flow unchecked for nearly 24 hours, district officials said. Officials added that by the time alarms were triggered and the Hastings Fire Department responded on Christmas night, Dec. 25, the damage had already permeated al…
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FEMA Denies Emergency Assistance For NY Residents After Devastating Flooding
The federal government declined to help New York homeowners who were impacted by last summer’s severe flooding. Following a preliminary damage assessment on Long Island by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FMEA), the agency stated that Suffolk County did not meet the severity requirements for assistance. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office expressed disappointment over the decision but vowed to appeal it. Earlier Report: Homeowners Impacted By Suffolk Co. Flooding Could Get Up To $50K In Repair Grants; Here's How “(We) will continue fighting to ensure storm-impacted residents…
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'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY
At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…
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Patients Moved After Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Wing At Hospital In Westchester
Several patients had to be relocated after a sprinkler malfunction caused part of a Westchester County hospital to flood. The incident happened on Thursday morning, Aug. 15 at White Plains Hospital, when one of the building's wings was flooded, according to the hospital's Senior Director of Communications Michael Gelormino. Once the wing started flooding, staff worked to relocate patients to unaffected areas. No injuries were reported and all patients are safe, Gelormino said. Hospital staff are currently assessing the impacted areas to understand when patients can b…
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Hochul Declares State Of Emergency For All Of NY, Sends Water Rescue Teams
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby slam much of New York with flooding, dangerous winds, and threaten to bring tornadoes, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and mobilized rescue teams. The declaration came on Friday, Aug. 9 after Debby's remnants arrived in New York, bringing severe flooding and gusty winds to much of the state as it moves northeast. In addition to flooding, the storm system's arrival has also prompted tornado watches for parts of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region. Hochul's declaration covers the entire state. Related Report - Tornado …
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Line Of Severe Storms Moving Through With Heavy Rain Causing Flooding In Parts Of Region
A line of storms is now moving across the region from west to east, producing drenching downpours that are flooding some areas. A radar image of the region above, from just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, shows severe storms marked in red. "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Tuesday. The statement added, "Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street fl…
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2-Year Project Begins At Cortlandt Traffic Circle: Delays Expected
As a result of flooding and safety concerns, a busy traffic circle in Northern Westchester will undergo a two-year renovation project that will likely cause delays for motorists. The reconstruction project began on Monday, July 8 at the Annsville Circle in the Town of Cortlandt, officials announced. According to the town, the project was planned by the New York State Department of Transportation because of the circle's recurrent flooding. Additionally, the circle is now considered hazardous because of the need for motorists to merge in and out of traffic. During the proje…
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Tropical Storm Beryl Expected To Make Landfall In US As Hurricane, Then Track North: Timing
The second named storm of the 2024 hurricane season is projected to trek north through the US this coming week. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beryl, which is now churning in the Gulf of Mexico, is predicted to make landfall in south Texas as a hurricane on Monday morning, July 8. Beryl strengthened to Category 5 hurricane status last week before making its first landfall—over the island of Carriacou in Grenada. "Beryl could stall over Texas, which may result in excessive rainfall and widespread, major flooding in some areas early week," AccuWeather says. Some …
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Croton-Harmon Train Station May Flood During Storm
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 …
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Long-Duration Storm: Be Ready For Wintry Mix, Power Outages, Flooding, Hochul Warns NYers
Ahead of an upcoming storm system expected to last several nights, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents across the state to prepare for snow, heavy rains, power outages, and flooding. According to the latest predictions, the storm is expected to arrive in the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, and Long Island on Tuesday, April 2, and continue through Thursday night, April 4, bringing poor travel conditions and likely power outages along with it, Hochul announced. Related Report - Strengthening Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Up To 2 Feet Of Snow In Spo…
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Federal Assistance For Flood Recovery Approved For Westchester, Long Island: Hochul
The federal government has approved funding for local governments in Westchester and Long Island to help communities devastated by heavy rain and flooding, officials announced. In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 31, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that her request for a Major Disaster Declaration in Westchester, Nassau, and Kings counties was approved by President Joe Biden, allowing communities in these areas to receive federal assistance in recovering from severe flooding in September 2023. The declaration will allow the federal government to fund recovery and reconstruction…
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Storm May Cause More Flooding At Train Station, Parks In Croton: Officials
Ahead of a rainy storm system's arrival, officials in Northern Westchester are warning residents to prepare for more flooding at parks and a busy train station. Croton-on-Hudson village officials are warning residents to prepare for more flooding impacts as predictions call for yet another heavy rainfall event on Friday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 13. Related Report - Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds From New Storm, Upcoming Snow Chances As a result of the storm, which is also predicted to bring strong winds, officials warned that the Croton-Harmon Tra…
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Storm Flooding Causes Closures Throughout Busy Parkways In Westchester: Here's Where
This story has been updated. Thanks to a massive storm system that dumped inches of rain on Westchester, busy parkways within the county are affected by various closures caused by flooding. The closures, which have resulted from a storm that brought 2 to 3 inches of rain to the region on Tuesday, Jan. 9 into Wednesday, Jan. 10, are affecting the Bronx River and Saw Mill River Parkways, Westchester County Police announced on Wednesday morning. Related Report - Massive Storm Causes Flooding, Road Closures, Power Outages, School Closures, Delayed Starts These closures curren…
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Flooding In Homes, Croton-Harmon Train Station Expected During Upcoming 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…
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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…
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Officials To Study Flood-Prone Area In Westchester, Provide Recommendations For Prevention
In an effort to reduce flooding, New York state officials will soon be studying a watershed in Westchester to provide town officials with recommendations on how to make the area more resilient to rain events. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will be commencing a study of the flood-prone Saw Mill River watershed in April 2024, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Thursday, Dec. 28. The study, which is being undertaken by "expert consultants" and will come at no cost to local municipalities, is part of the DEC's Resilient NY program and wi…
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Storm Aftermath: Clean-Up Begins After Heavy Rain Causes Evacuations, Flooding In Westchester
Following a freak weather event that drenched Westchester with several inches of rain, residents are cleaning up the damage and returning to their homes after being forced to evacuate. The inundation was the result of a slow-moving coastal storm system that dropped several inches of rain on the Hudson Valley and caused countless roads, basements, parks, and other buildings to flood. Earlier Report - State Of Emergency: Flooding Closes Roads, Prompts Evacuations In Westchester The effects of the storm were felt throughout coastal Westchester, including Rye and Mamaroneck, where r…
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Sea Lion Briefly Escapes From Central Park Zoo During Rainstorm
Record-breaking rainfall from a slow-moving coastal storm system resulted in dangerous flooding and travel nightmares in and around New York City on Friday, Sept. 29. But it proved to be an opportunity for a rogue sea lion named Sally, who was able to briefly escape from her enclosure at the 6.5-acre Central Park Zoo in midtown Manhattan, where around 6 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours. "A female sea lion at Central Park Zoo was able to swim out of her pool due to flooding of the plaza caused by severe rains in New York City today," Jim Breheny, director of the Bronx Zoo …
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