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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…
Weather
New Upcoming Storm Could Topple Trees, Cause Power Outages Across Region, Officials Warn
Now’s the time to charge those phones and find those flashlights. Central Hudson Gas & Electric is urging customers to prepare for possible power outages ahead of a new storm system expected to bring drenching rain and damaging winds to the region. The storm, which is being labeled as a "multi-hazard event" by the National Weather Service, is expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, and increase in intensity Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, Jan. 10. Forecasters warned that heavy rain could bring between 2 and 4 inches of rainfall to some areas along with potentially…
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School Districts Announce Early Dismissals
The following school districts have scheduled early dismissals for Monday, Dec. 2 due to the storm: Westchester County Byram Hills CSD: Four-hour early release Edgemont SD: Junior/Senior High School at 12:06 p.m.; Edgemont elementary schools at noon. Elmsford PS: Half-day schedule Greenburgh CSD: Bailey, Woodlands at 10:45 a.m., Highview, Jackson, Early Childhood at 11:30 a.m. Hastings-on-Hudson UFSD: Hillside at 10:30, MS/HS at 11; After-school, evening activities canceled. School board meeting moved to Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Irvington UFSD: Two-hour early release Mount Pleasan…
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Central Hudson Issues Extreme Heat, Severe Storm Advisory To Customers
With extreme heat and heavy rain expected to hit the area, Central Hudson is warning customers to be wary of a summer storm. Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected mid-week, followed by high temperatures and humidity with heat indexes in the upper 90s and potentially exceeding 100 degrees on Friday and through the weekend, the utility company noted. "Customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. are urged to prepare for these weather systems by taking precautions in the event of electric service interruptions brought about by storms and conserving energy while staying cool dur…
Weather
Strong Storm With Damaging Wind Gusts Up To 60 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
A strong storm will bring heavy rain and powerful, damaging wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour that could knock down tree limbs and cause power outages in the area over the weekend. A High Wind Watch is in effect for the region beginning Sunday night and continuing through much of the day on Monday. (See second image above.) The storm will arrive overnight Saturday into Sunday, Feb. 24 with up to a half-inch of new precipitation by daybreak Sunday. Rain will move in sometime after 10 p.m. Saturday. The overnight low will stay just above freezing to the south, but farther north, poc…
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Storm Preparedness Steps: Utility Companies Announce Measures
With temperatures dropping and the heart of winter fast approaching, Hudson Valley utility companies are ramping up their storm preparedness efforts. After being caught off-guard by a massive storm last month that left the region reeling, area utility companies have released winter storm preparation messages to their customers. Con Edison is unveiling a new texting program for customers this year. The new system will allow Con Ed to send weather warning and preparation information before a storm arrives, system safety updates and estimated time of power restoration. Outages can also be repo…
Weather
Heavy Rain, Showers Will Drench Area With Severe Storms, Damaging Winds Possible
A slow-moving system has arrived ahead of a cold front that will result in stormy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain could be heavy at times. Some gusty winds will also be around on Tuesday, possibly bringing down small branches. Coastal flooding is possible. Tuesday will be wet and breezy with heavy rain at times and a high around 70. Wednesday will be warmer with a high in the upper-70s and showers and heavy rain at times during the day. Strong thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night as the cold front plows through. The main threat with the storms will be gusty winds. Some storm…
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