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Tropical Storm Nicole: NY State Agencies Prepare Response For Expected Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Tropical Storm Nicole: NY State Agencies Prepare Response For Expected Heavy Rain, Strong Winds
Tropical Storm Nicole: NY State Agencies Prepare Response For Expected Heavy Rain, Strong Winds New York State agencies are preparing emergency response assets as Tropical Storm Nicole is set to move through the region, bringing potentially heavy rain and strong winds. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Nov. 10, that numerous state agencies are preparing ahead of the storm, which is expected to move through the state as early as the evening of Friday, Nov. 11. Related - Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Hochul said the largest rainfall totals of two to three inches are expected in Central New York, the Finger La…

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Overnight Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley Overnight Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley
Overnight Severe Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands In Parts Of Hudson Valley Thousands lost power after powerful storms moved through the region overnight. More than 39,000 customers in the area of Ulster and Dutchess counties lost power Sunday night, July 24, Central Hudson said. The company said as of 8:30 a.m. on Monday, about 23,000 customers remained without power. “Our crews are working to address more than 500 individual damage locations after a line of severe thunderstorms brought winds of over 50 miles per hour to portions of our service area,” said Ryan Hawthorne, vice president of Electric Engineering and Operations at Central Hudson. “Along with our ful…

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Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Gusty Storms With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has advised customers to prepare for power outages as potentially severe thunderstorms could bring large hail and strong winds to the region. A cold front is expected to move through the area beginning on the afternoon of Monday, May 16, and it could bring powerful storms, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier report - Potent Storm Will Bring 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts, Possible Hail, Tornadoes, Power Outages Central Hudson said the storms could knock trees onto the power lines and cause service interruptions. "We are closely monitor…

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