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New Round Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region New Round Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region
New Round Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region For the third straight day, a line of severe thunderstorms is moving through the region from west to east. Scattered storm activity is expected Thursday afternoon, July 8, and into the evening. At 12:45 p.m., storms with heavy rain have arrived in New York, north of I-84 in Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess counties. Storm activity could become more widespread later. Damaging winds gusts of around 60 miles per hour are the main threat, the National Weather Service said. Related story: Here Comes Elsa: Tropical Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region In addition, localized heav…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say
Area Woman Saved By Officers After Intentionally Driving Into River During Chase, Police Say A Hudson Valley woman who took police on a high-speed chase was saved by the officers who had been attempting to stop her after she intentionally crashed into a river, police say. The incident began around 7:49 p.m., Monday, June 21, in western Orange County. Port Jervis Officer Andrew Dillinger was conducting speed enforcement on East Main Street near the Port Jervis Middle School when he observed a gray Chrysler sedan driving 50 miles an hour in a 30 per hour zone on East Main Street. The vehicle was operating at a high rate of speed into a sharp curve located in front of the Port Jervis…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Driver Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After I-84 Crash Driver Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After I-84 Crash
Driver Airlifted To Westchester Medical Center After I-84 Crash A driver had to be airlifted after losing control of an SUV, going off-road and crashing on the side of I-84 in the area, New York State Police said. Troopers are investigating a motor vehicle crash that happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. in Orange County on Monday, April 19 in Greenville, leaving the driver of a 2010 Honda CRV with serious injuries. Police said that the driver left the roadway at exit 4 while driving westbound on the interstate. The driver then crashed and had to be airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treatment of “serious injuries.” The driver’s condition was n…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
New Storm System Will Sweep Through Region: Here Are Areas Where Snowfall Is Expected New Storm System Will Sweep Through Region: Here Are Areas Where Snowfall Is Expected
New Storm System Will Sweep Through Region: Here Are Areas Where Snowfall Is Expected A new storm will sweep through the area bringing rain, which could be heavy at times, as well as scattered snow showers, with some parts of the region seeing accumulating snowfall. The final day of February won't be a complete washout on Sunday, Feb. 28, but the rain is expected shortly after midday as the second storm system of the weekend arrives. It will continue through the evening and into the overnight. Sunday's high temperature will be in the low 40s. New precipitation amounts of up to a half of an inch are possible. Areas well north of I-84 in New York, Connecticut, and Massachuset…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall
Here's Latest On Quick-Moving Storm: How Much Snow To Expect, And Where It Will Fall A quick-moving new storm system will bring accumulating snowfall to much of the region, causing slippery travel, especially for the evening commute on Monday, Feb. 22. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in areas in New York and Connecticut north of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, where 2 to 4 inches of snowfall is now possible. Mainly rain is expected in New York City, on Long Island, and the immediate surrounding suburbs, with some light snow possibly mixing in at times. For areas where the advisory is in effect, motorists should  "plan on slippe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snowfall From New Storm System Here Are Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snowfall From New Storm System
Here Are Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snowfall From New Storm System Areas in which accumulating snowfall is expected have been identified for a quick-moving new storm system that will sweep through the region. The time frame for the storm is from early Monday afternoon into early Monday evening, Feb. 22. An inch or so of snowfall is possible north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and Massachusetts before a changeover to rain. (See the first image above.) Areas mainly north of I-84 could see 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. Some parts of upstate New York could see 3 to 4 inches. (For projections there, click on the second image above.) …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm A very wintry week has arrived that will include separate blasts of a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain as well as the possibility of a major storm. The first blast came overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with an icy mix causing travel slick roads and walkways through the morning with scattered power outages. "This light precipitation can be every bit as dangerous to drive and walk on as a major storm, and motorists and pedestrians should be on the lookout," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Joe Bauer said. Sunday, Feb. 14 will be cloudy with temperatu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region Projected snowfall totals have been released for a brand-new storm system that will sweep through the region. The latest storm will arrive around daybreak on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and bring a mix of snow and sleet until the early afternoon. How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter Monday, Feb. 8, will be sunny but frigid with a high temperature in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees, with wind-chill values in the teens. Clouds will increase in the afternoon. It will be cloudy and cold overnight with the low in the 20s. Tuesday's high temperature will be in …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North trains will be temporarily suspending service as the rate of snowfall during the Nor'easter has become heavier, creating potential travel hazards. MTA officials announced that with major snow accumulation and high winds creating increasingly hazardous travel conditions, Metro-North will shut down service with the last trains departing Grand Central Terminal at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. The last scheduled arrivals into Grand Central will be at approximately 4 p.m. According to the MTA, the last departures on Monday will be:  Hudson Line
 Outbound:…

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by Zak Failla
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New TZB Overturned Tractor-Trailer Among Many Crashes As Nor'easter Arrives New TZB Overturned Tractor-Trailer Among Many Crashes As Nor'easter Arrives
New TZB Overturned Tractor-Trailer Among Many Crashes As Nor'easter Arrives No one was injured during a crash of a tractor-trailer on the new Tappan Zee Bridge shortly after the arrival of the Nor'easter, one of many crashes already reported in the region. The crash took place during the early morning hours on Monday, Feb. 1, after the tractor-trailer lost control due to the weather conditions in Orangetown, said Trooper Tara McCormick of the New York State Police. "The weather is only going to get worse as the day continues so we are asking motorists to stay off the roadways if possible and to use caution," she said. No injuries were reported, but 60 gallons of f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Storm Watch: Here's Latest Timing, Snowfall Projections Storm Watch: Here's Latest Timing, Snowfall Projections
Storm Watch: Here's Latest Timing, Snowfall Projections A wide-ranging storm that will sweep through the region will bring a mix of accumulating snow, sleet, and rain. The system will arrive from the west to east late in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 26, with precipitation overspreading the area after noontime. (See projection in the first image above).  The storm will continue through the afternoon and into the early evening. (See the projection in the second image above.) Snow showers in the afternoon and evening moving southeast will result in reduced visibilities and slick travel at times, the National Weather Service said, noting motor…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Brand-New Projected Totals For Areas Expected To See Snow From Storm System Here Are Brand-New Projected Totals For Areas Expected To See Snow From Storm System
Here Are Brand-New Projected Totals For Areas Expected To See Snow From Storm System New projections have been released for inland areas expected to see several inches of snowfall from a storm system that will sweep through the Northeast, bringing all rain for most of the region. The time frame for the storm is Friday night, Jan. 15 into Saturday, Jan. 16, with most of the region seeing mainly rain. Friday will be cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature in the mid 40s. Precipitation from the storm system will arrive with rain late Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will continue overnight for most of the region with the t…

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by Joe Lombardi