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There Are Two Tropical Storms In Atlantic: Here's Where Josephine, Newly Named Kyle Are Headed There Are Two Tropical Storms In Atlantic: Here's Where Josephine, Newly Named Kyle Are Headed
There Are Two Tropical Storms In Atlantic: Here's Where Josephine, Newly Named Kyle Are Headed There are now two tropical storms n the Atlantic Ocean, and they're heading in different directions. The National Hurricane Center announced on Thursday, Aug. 13 that it upgraded Tropical Depression Eleven to Tropical Storm Josephine. On Friday, Aug. 14, Kyle became the 11th named tropical system of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Unlike Josephine, it is well offshore and poses no threat to the East Coast. Josephine's center as of Saturday morning, Aug. 15, is located over the Atlantic Ocean about 310 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, the area where t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Isaias: Optimum Provides Outage Update Isaias: Optimum Provides Outage Update
Isaias: Optimum Provides Outage Update After receiving a cacophony of complaints from angry customers due to its response to Tropical Storm Isaias, Optimum has provided an update for residents still without service in the wake of the storm. Isaias shook the East Coast toppled trees and limbs onto power lines and utility poles, leaving hundreds of thousands in a lurch as they lost electricity and cellular services. In the days following the storm, there has been a bevy of complaints coming from power-provider and Internet/WiFi customers who are eager to get back to normal while still combating the COVID-19 crisis. Many have not…

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by Zak Failla
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Isaias: Optimum Provides Update On Outage Isaias: Optimum Provides Update On Outage
Isaias: Optimum Provides Update On Outage After receiving a cacophony of complaints from angry customers due to its response to Tropical Storm Isaias, Optimum has provided an update for residents still without service in the wake of the storm. Isaias shook the East Coast toppled trees and limbs onto power lines and utility poles, leaving hundreds of thousands in a lurch as they lost electricity and cellular services. In the days following the storm, there has been a bevy of complaints coming from power-provider and Internet/WiFi customers who are eager to get back to normal while still combating the COVID-19 crisis. Many have not…

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by Zak Failla
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Isaias: CT Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm Isaias: CT Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm
Isaias: CT Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm A man was killed by a falling tree during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias in Connecticut. The incident happened in New Haven County just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Naugatuck. The 66-year-old man had exited his vehicle and attempted to move branches from the roadway in the area of Andrew Mountain Road and Red Maple Court, Naugatuck Police said. While moving the branches, a tree fell, striking the man.  The injuries were fatal, police said.  The identity of the man, who is Naugatuck resident, is being withheld pending notification of all next of …

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Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias
Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias Drenching rain, possible flooding and wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will hit the region as  Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way up the East Coast. The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area during the afternoon and into the evening on Tuesday, Aug. 4. A Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch cover the entire region from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for areas along the coast. Locally heavy rain is expected with a widespread 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible. For projected ra…

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Here's When Parts Of Area Could See Snow Mix With Rain Here's When Parts Of Area Could See Snow Mix With Rain
Here's When Parts Of Area Could See Snow Mix With Rain As a strong storm system marked by rain and wind hits the East Coast, there will be a new threat for wintry weather in parts of the region. Light rain and drizzle will continue through the evening on Monday, Nov. 18. The overnight low will stay just above freezing in lower Westchester along with Rockland and Fairfield counties as well as Long Island, meaning there will be no wintry mix there. But farther north, rain is expected to mix with snow at around 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. Though little or no snow accumulation is expected, the chance for a mix of snow and rain will continue until 9 a.…

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Late-Week Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow: Here Are Possible Scenarios Late-Week Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow: Here Are Possible Scenarios
Late-Week Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow: Here Are Possible Scenarios A storm in the central United States is taking aim on the East Coast and could bring rain, a wintry mix, and even some snow late this week. "The strength and location of the high pressure delivering cold to the northern tier of the country will determine how far north the storm is able to go," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alan Reppert. Under one scenario, the storm will track farther south, having less of an impact on this area. (See first image above.) But under Scenario 2, the storm will track farther north, and have more of an impact here. (See second image above.) Here's the …

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Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region
Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region Nestor, a tropical storm that has moved to the East Coast, is expected to bring precipitation to the area on Sunday, Oct. 20. The heaviest rain from the system will be south of New York City, where locally heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected. (See image above.) Expect a cloudy and cool day on Sunday with a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s.  Sprinkles and light rain showers will arrive around 2 p.m. Sunday.  After 5 p.m., rain becomes likely, continuing off and on until around 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. Skies will …

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Lifestyle
Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut
Gas Prices On Rise In New York, Connecticut Temperatures continue to rise, as do prices at the pump for motorists on the East Coast. Nationally, gas prices have risen to an average of $2.79 per gallon, up 11 cents from a month ago, and up four cents from just a week ago. In New York, motorists are paying an average of $2.90, with some of the highest prices in Westchester ($3.11 per gallon); Putnam ($2.99); Dutchess ($2.93) and Orange County ($2.83). On Long Island, motorists in Suffolk are paying an average of $2.92 and Nassau drivers are paying approximately $2.89 per gallon. Fairfield County motorists are paying an average of $2.…

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by Zak Failla
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Spread To East Coast Beaches As Oceans Warm, New Report Says Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Spread To East Coast Beaches As Oceans Warm, New Report Says
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Could Spread To East Coast Beaches As Oceans Warm, New Report Says Flesh-eating bacteria that live in the ocean could be spreading to East Coast beaches due to climate change, according to a new report. Vibrio vulnificus, which is typically found in warmer waters above 55 degrees, such as those in the Gulf of Mexico, has been making its way up the coast as ocean waters continue to warm up, the report’s authors found. There have already been five cases of flesh-eating bacterial infections in people exposed to water from the Delaware Bay, according to the report, which was published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine by six authors from Coope…

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Eye On The Storm: Spring Starts With Super Soaker Followed By Gusty Winds Eye On The Storm: Spring Starts With Super Soaker Followed By Gusty Winds
Eye On The Storm: Spring Starts With Super Soaker Followed By Gusty Winds The first full day of spring will see a strong storm system sweep through the East Coast, bringing heavy rain to the area and snow to upstate New York and northern New England on Thursday, March 21 into Friday, March 22. The heaviest rain will fall north and west of New York City, with between 1 to 2 inches expected with a half-inch to an inch near the coast, and lesser amounts farther east. (See first image above.) A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday to 2 a.m. Friday. Parts of upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could see a foot…

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East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area
East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area A strong storm system will sweep through the East Coast on the first full day of spring on Thursday, March 21, bringing heavy rain to the area and snow to upstate New York and northern New England. The heaviest rain will fall north and west of New York City, with between 1 to 2 inches expected with a half-inch to an inch near the coast.  Related story: Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years Parts of upstate New York, Vermont and New Hampshire could see a foot of snow. (See second image above.) "The exact track of the storm, say right along the coast or a b…

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