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Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years
Supermoon Will Ring In Spring For First Time In 38 Years Click here for an updated story - East Coast Storm: Start-Of-Spring Super Soaker Will Slam Area Just hours after the start of spring, you'll want to keep an eye on the sky. That's because, no matter what time zone you're in, look out for year's last supermoon at 9:43 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 20. A few hours earlier, at 5:58 p.m., the spring equinox marks the end of winter. This marks the first time there's been a supermoon on Day 1 of spring since March 1981. Related story: As Spring Starts, We'll See A Change In The Weather Pattern As if that's not enough, the…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage
Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage Verizon customers were unable to send or receive texts Tuesday. The company -- whose slogan is "America's most reliable network" -- confirmed a texting outage on the East Coast in a tweet. "Our technicians are fully aware we have a ton of customers that are being effected, and we're working non-stop to get this matter resolved as soon as possible," Verizon said. Outages from Boston to Florida were showed on the website Down Detector. The issue was resolved Tuesday morning.

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Eye On The Storm: Latest Projected Track For System That Will Hit East Coast Eye On The Storm: Latest Projected Track For System That Will Hit East Coast
Eye On The Storm: Latest Projected Track For System That Will Hit East Coast As a winter storm from the Midwest nears the East Coast, confidence is increasing that it will primarily affect areas south of the tristate region. According to the latest projected track predictions, the steadiest snow will fall in the mid-Atlantic, with between 6 and 12 inches of accumulation possible in some spots. (See image above.) There is still a chance the storm could strengthen dramatically and turn northward, but there is now just a 20 percent chance of snow overnight Saturday, Jan. 12 into Sunday, Jan. 13 for downstate New York and southern Connecticut. Friday, Ja…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Close Call: Complex System Will Hit East Coast Hard, But Where? Close Call: Complex System Will Hit East Coast Hard, But Where?
Close Call: Complex System Will Hit East Coast Hard, But Where? A snowstorm will be heading East from the Midwest and arriving this weekend. The question is what part of the East Coast will be most affected by the complex system? If its current projected track does not change, the steadiest snow will fall south of the tristate area, with more than 6 inches of accumulation possible there and light snow here in this region. (See image above.) But if the storm strengthens dramatically along the coast and turns northward, it would bring heavy snow to this area. The high temperature each day through Monday will be at or below the freezing mark, m…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Storm System To Cause Delays During Busy Holiday Travel Days Storm System To Cause Delays During Busy Holiday Travel Days
Storm System To Cause Delays During Busy Holiday Travel Days Updated story: 'Significant Storm System' To Disrupt End-Of-Week Holiday Travel, National Weather Service Says It will be more difficult and take extra time to get to your destination in the days leading up to Christmas due to a storm that will strike later this week. The stormy weather will arrive in the area in the evening on Thursday, Dec. 20, expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. (See first image above.) The storm system will extend up the East Coast on Friday, Dec. 21 with a wintry mix and snow in much of the Midwest. (See second image above.) Rela…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Storm Scenarios: Complex System Will Hit East Coast, But Where? Storm Scenarios: Complex System Will Hit East Coast, But Where?
Storm Scenarios: Complex System Will Hit East Coast, But Where? A complex storm system will bring heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, ice and potentially up to a foot of snow to the East Coast on Sunday. The storm is now slowly heading east and with its current track would arrive on the East Coast sometime on Sunday. But where on the East Coast? With days to go, the scenario at the point is similar to the popular game show, "Let's Make A Deal?" The first scenario, behind the proverbial Door No. 1, has the storm tracking farther north and hitting the tristate area. (See first image above.) The second scenario, let's call it Door No. 2, has it stayi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East
Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East A complex storm system originating in the western United States has the potential to bring snow, ice, heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms to the region after traveling across the country. The storm is slowly heading east and with its current track would arrive on the East Coast sometime on Sunday. Current models show the storm has the potential to either track toward the Northeast or take a more southerly track. After a mostly sunny day Monday with an above-average high temperature in the mid-50s, colder air will return to the area Tuesday. Tuesday's high temperature will…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Possibly Dramatic' Spike In Gas Prices Coming As Florence Arrives, AAA Says 'Possibly Dramatic' Spike In Gas Prices Coming As Florence Arrives, AAA Says
'Possibly Dramatic' Spike In Gas Prices Coming As Florence Arrives, AAA Says Related story - Florence Hits East Coast: When Will It Affect The Area? While gas prices tend to dip around this time each year, motorists can expect to see a spike in prices as Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Florence has arrived on the East Coast. On Saturday, Sept. 15, refineries throughout the country will be transitioning from a more expensive, eco-friendly summer gasoline blend to the cheaper, winter blend, which typically leads to some relief at the pump.  However, with the Florence making landfall in the the Carolinas, it is expected to cause prices to increase and fluctuate. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Florence Expected To Be Cat 4 Hurricane As It Nears Eastern Seaboard Florence Expected To Be Cat 4 Hurricane As It Nears Eastern Seaboard
Florence Expected To Be Cat 4 Hurricane As It Nears Eastern Seaboard The latest forecast models have increased the likelihood that Florence will pose a serious direct threat to part of the Eastern Seaboard this week as a potentially major hurricane. Tropical Storm Florence, currently about 765 miles from Bermuda and 1,500 miles from the East Coast, is expected to regain strength and return to hurricane status later in the day Sunday. For a look at the latest projected track and timing for Florence, view the first image above. For the most likely arrival time for Tropical Storm force winds accompanying the storm, view the third image above. Florence became t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Flo's On The Go: Massive Storm Barrels Toward East Coast Flo's On The Go: Massive Storm Barrels Toward East Coast
Flo's On The Go: Massive Storm Barrels Toward East Coast Florence has shifted back and forth from hurricane to tropical storm status the last couple of days, but one thing has become clear.New models show Florence is posing an increasing threat to the East Coast and the chances are now higher it will have direct effects Wednesday through Friday anywhere between Florida and southern New England, including the tristate area. The National Hurricane Center issued advisories Saturday morning on Tropical Storm Florence, which is located over the central Atlantic Ocean and is expected to return to Hurricane status on Sunday. North Carolina declared a sta…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
First Major Hurricane Of Season May Take Aim On Area First Major Hurricane Of Season May Take Aim On Area
First Major Hurricane Of Season May Take Aim On Area Click here for an updated story: Flo's On The Go: Massive Storm Barrels Toward East Coast Florence has become the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic season and could affect U.S. East Coast and the area next week. So-called "spaghetti models" (see image above) show potential paths for what is now a Category 2 hurricane packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, with its eye located about 1,400 miles east of Bermuda. If Florence's track takes its farther west, it could push toward the East Coast with possible impacts on the area next Wednesday and Thursday. "An area …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Motorists Pay Most Expensive August Pump Prices In Years Motorists Pay Most Expensive August Pump Prices In Years
Motorists Pay Most Expensive August Pump Prices In Years With the demand for gasoline soaring during the dog days of summer, motorists can expect gas prices to peak to the highest price since 2014. With Labor Day fast approaching, statewide gas prices are beginning to peak, with an average price nationwide of $2.87 per gallon, the most expensive prices in four years. Officials said that there will likely be a spike in prices toward the end of the summer. The national average is down one cent from a week ago, and up 53 cents from a year ago. The tri-state area remains one of the more expensive places to pay at the pump, with Connecticut residents…

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by Zak Failla