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COVID-19: NY Hospitalizations Well Above Same Period Last Year Amid Increase In Virus Activity COVID-19: NY Hospitalizations Well Above Same Period Last Year Amid Increase In Virus Activity
Covid-19: NY Hospitalizations Well Above Same Period Last Year Amid Increase In Virus Activity As new highly contagious COVID-19 variants emerge, authorities are reporting that statewide hospitalizations in New York have significantly increased compared to the same period last summer. With social gatherings increasing during the summer months and high temperatures forcing people indoors, New York Gov. Kathy Hocul stated on Saturday, July 6, that New Yorkers should get tested if they have symptoms.  In addition, they should also follow the usual precautions, including current CDC guidance, stay current with COVID vaccines, and seek appropriate treatments if necessary. “While we …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Widespread Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds From Ian Headed To Region: Here's What's Coming Widespread Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds From Ian Headed To Region: Here's What's Coming
Widespread Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds From Ian Headed To Region: Here's What's Coming Rain from Ian will spread to the Northeast on Saturday, Oct. 1, with a washout expected for most of the day in areas farther south. The National Weather Service said on Friday, Sept. 30 that "the rainfall forecast continues to trend upwards" for Saturday. While most of the Northeast is expected to see rainfall Saturday (see the first image above from AccuWeather.com), the steadiest, heaviest rain is expected in the New York City tristate area, where "a widespread 1 to 2 inches are now expected," the National Weather Service said.  "At this time, the bulk of the rain looks to fall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region
Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region Pop-up storms will be possible amid hot, humid conditions this weekend before a more widespread system with the potential for much-needed drenching downpours sweeps through the region. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s on Saturday, Aug. 20 under mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.  Clouds will increase in the afternoon, and isolated showers and thunderstorms are also possible during the afternoon and evening. Sunday, Aug. 21 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s.  There will be a chance for scattered showe…

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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