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Dangerous Heat, Storms Expected To Impact Westchester: Here's When Dangerous Heat, Storms Expected To Impact Westchester: Here's When
Dangerous Heat, Storms Expected To Impact Westchester: Here's When As dangerous heat and strong thunderstorms threaten the Hudson Valley, Orange and Rockland Utilities is activating its emergency response team and bringing in additional crews to handle potential power outages caused by the weather.  The company announced it will mobilize overhead line crews, tree removal experts, customer service operators, and 125 mutual aid workers beginning Friday afternoon, July 25, as conditions are expected to deteriorate. The move comes as the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties through 8 p.m. F…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Over 30 People, Including Children, Rescued From Flooding Amid Storm In Westchester PHOTOS: Over 30 People, Including Children, Rescued From Flooding Amid Storm In Westchester
Photos: 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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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Family Dinner Halted By Lightning-Sparked Fire At NY Home Family Dinner Halted By Lightning-Sparked Fire At NY Home
Family Dinner Halted By Lightning-Sparked Fire At NY Home A Long Island family’s dinner took a terrifying turn when lightning struck their home, igniting a rooftop fire. The blaze broke out around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at a two-story residence in Lawrence on Juniper Circle North, according to Nassau County Police. As a line of thunderstorms passed through the area, lightning struck the home’s roof and started a fire, the Nassau County Fire Marshal said. The flames damaged part of the home’s roof, creating a large hole visible in photos shared on Facebook by LI Fire Buff. Smoke and fire were seen pouring from the rooftop as crews worked to c…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Lightning Strike Causes Tree To Fall On Car In Hudson Valley Lightning Strike Causes Tree To Fall On Car In Hudson Valley
Lightning Strike Causes Tree To Fall On Car In Hudson Valley One person was taken to a hospital after lightning struck a tree, causing it to fall on a car in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County on Sunday, June 23 around 7:20 p.m., when a tree fell on a vehicle on Route 6N in Mahopac between Secor Road and Parker Drive, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department.  Arriving fire crews found all three of the vehicle's occupants outside of the car. One of them was taken to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation, while the other two refused medical assistance.  Because the fallen tree blocked the roadway a…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Shock Of Lightning: Storm Ignites Tree In Croton-On-Hudson Park Shock Of Lightning: Storm Ignites Tree In Croton-On-Hudson Park
Shock Of Lightning: Storm Ignites Tree In Croton-On-Hudson Park A crack of lightning resulting from an afternoon thunderstorm sent crews scrambling to douse a tree fire at a park in Northern Westchester.  The blaze happened on Wednesday afternoon, June 14 around 2:40 p.m., when firefighters raced to Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson to respond to a tree that had caught on fire after being struck by lightning.  According to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, crews used deck guns to extinguish the flames and were able to keep the tree intact.  The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department battles a tree fire at Croton Point Park. Croton-on-Hudson Fire …

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by Ben Crnic
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30-Acre Wildfire Believed To Be Ignited By Lightning Strike Breaks Out At Park In Hudson Valley 30-Acre Wildfire Believed To Be Ignited By Lightning Strike Breaks Out At Park In Hudson Valley
30-Acre Wildfire Believed To Be Ignited By Lightning Strike Breaks Out At Park In Hudson Valley A lightning strike is believed to have started a large 30-acre Hudson Valley wildfire at a state park that is still burning. Some 100 state and local firefighters have been battling the Ulster County blaze at the Napanoch Point area of Minnewaska State Park in Ellenville. “I want to thank all the agencies, staff, and volunteers who have coordinated the response and assure residents that we are doing everything we can to keep people safe,” Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan said. “Conditions right now are very dry, and we must remain vigilant and careful about fires.” The fire is believed to …

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in now in effect for the entire region. The watch was issued on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3:10 p.m. It will last through 10 p.m. Tuesday. At 3:30 p.m., several lines of storms were moving from west to east. The main threat will be damaging winds, with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible, the National Weather Service said. Isolated hail up to ping-pong size, downpours and frequent lightning are also possible. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire region by the National Weather Service. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 for the areas in yellow in the image above. Damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour that could cause power outages are the main threat. Lightning, large hail and heavy downpours are all possible.  Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The time frame for the storms is from about 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Che…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Round Of Gusty Thunderstorms Could Sweep Through Area New Round Of Gusty Thunderstorms Could Sweep Through Area
New Round Of Gusty Thunderstorms Could Sweep Through Area There could be a new round of thunderstorms with drenching rain, strong wind gusts and flashes of lightning on Saturday, June 6. It will remain partly sunny into the early afternoon on another warm day in which the high temperature will be in the mid 80s. Then a cold front will approach from the northwest bringing a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms from about 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Skies should then clear quickly with the cold front moving offshore early Saturday night.  Sunday, June 7 will be picture perfect and much more pleasant with sunny skies the high temperatur…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible
Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible An approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of severe thunderstorms that will bring strong winds with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Up to a quarter-inch of rain is expected with higher amounts in the areas where the storms were heaviest. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s, but the ushering in of the cold front with the storm will lead to a drop in temperatures. The overnight low temperature Tuesday int…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds A bright and breezy second half of the weekend will be followed by an early week storm system that could bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, damaging winds and possibly hail. Sunday, April 19 will be pleasant, with clouds increasing in the afternoon after plenty of morning sunshine. It will be warmer with the temperature climbing to around 60 degrees, but winds out of the southwest with gusts up to around 30 miles per hour will make it feel cooler. It will be partly sunny on both Monday, April 20 with the high temperature in the mid 50s and again on Tuesday, April 21 leading until to the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East With a line of storms approaching the region from the west, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch, which went into effect just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, lasts until midnight and includes Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties. The main threat from the line of storms is wind damage with the most likely time frame for storm activity being from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms will include torrential downpours, frequent lightning and thunder. Large hail is possible. A few storms may produce damag…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds On Way Severe, gusty storms with damaging winds and drenching rain will roll through the area. Thunder, frequent lightning and local flash flooding are also expected, with large hail possible. Isolated storm activity will begin around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 on a mostly cloudy day in which the high temperature will be in the mid 80s.  Storms will become more widespread in the late afternoon and through the evening, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather St…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts
Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area: Tornadoes, Hail Possible Severe thunderstorms accompanying a cold front will bring drenching rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts to the area, along with relief following the heat wave. The storm chance starts at around noontime on Monday, July 22, which will be mostly cloudy and much less warm, with a high temperature in the low 80. Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop and move across the area starting Monday afternoon and continuing through early Tu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Round Of Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds New Round Of Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds
New Round Of Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Get set for a new round of storms. But this time, it will bring relief from the heat as a cold front arrives in the area. The front will be accompanied by thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. Some of the storms will be severe and produce locally heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning and localized flooding. The storms will develop in the early afternoon before sweeping through the area starting sometime around 2 p.m. The model above projects where the storms will be at 3 p.m., with some of the storms severe (in orange). Saturday will be another hot and humid day with a high in the mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Moving Through Area Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Moving Through Area
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Moving Through Area Scattered showers and thunderstorms are sweeping through the area late Tuesday afternoon and will continue through the evening. The isolated storms are moving from the west to the east. (See radar image above.) Some of the storms will have brief periods of heavy rain, winds gusts up to 40 miles per hour and lightning. The storm chance continues through around midnight. Storms are likely on Wednesday from about 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. as a cold front arrives.  The cold front will lead to less humid conditions on Thursday, but Wednesday will be another hazy, hot and humid day with a high in the u…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Headed To Area Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Headed To Area
Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Headed To Area Get set for a new round of severe storms. Late afternoon thunderstorms will once again bring downpours, lightning, gusty winds and possible flooding to the area. The line of storms is moving from west to east with torrential rainfall that may cause localized flooding. (See satellite image above.) Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until Saturday morning for southeast New York and southern Connecticut. The chance for showers and…

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by Joe Lombardi