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Dangerous Winds Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Timing Dangerous Winds Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Timing
Dangerous Winds Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Timing Millions in the Northeast are on alert for high winds after a powerful storm moved across the East Coast. A Wind Advisory that went into effect at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6, will last until 4 p.m. Friday, March 7, for southeast New York, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey. West winds 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. "Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in the advisory. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for h…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Allegiant Apologizes After Passengers Spend 6 Hours Stuck On NY Tarmac: 'We Are Very Sorry' Allegiant Apologizes After Passengers Spend 6 Hours Stuck On NY Tarmac: 'We Are Very Sorry'
Allegiant Apologizes After Passengers Spend 6 Hours Stuck On NY Tarmac: 'We Are Very Sorry' Some Allegiant Air passengers are demanding answers after they spent over six hours stuck on a New York tarmac. The agonizing ordeal unfolded at Albany International Airport on Monday, Feb. 17, aboard the discount airliner’s Flight 848, which had been bound for Punta Gorda, Florida. Originally scheduled for takeoff at 3:30 p.m., the flight instead remained grounded for over six hours before passengers were finally told to deplane at around 10:15 p.m., the airline confirmed. During the long wait, passengers were initially denied food and water until one passenger informed the flight attend…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Powerful Storms, Then Sweltering Heat Coming To NY, Hochul Warns: 'Take Every Precaution' Powerful Storms, Then Sweltering Heat Coming To NY, Hochul Warns: 'Take Every Precaution'
Powerful Storms, Then Sweltering Heat Coming To NY, Hochul Warns: 'Take Every Precaution' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning residents to take precautions ahead of a barrage of threatening weather, including severe storms followed by a dangerous heat wave. Hochul's announcement comes as predictions call for a cold front to arrive in the state on Friday, June 14, which is expected to produce thunderstorms with heavy downpours and damaging wind gusts. According to Hochul's office, the storm system could bring several hazards along with it, including flash flooding, dangerous traveling conditions, and power outages.  Related Report - Timing Shifts For Severe Storms W…

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by Ben Crnic