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Girl’: Viral NY American Girl Doll Weather Prep Meme Sparks Applause, Eye Rolls
She’s got her NOAA weather radio, her bug-out bag, her backup phone charger — and she’s not driving through floodwaters. She’s an American Girl Doll, and she’s going viral for being that prepared. A social media post by the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services is racking up thousands of likes, comments, and shares for its millennial-coded twist on disaster preparedness. Instead of dry bullet points or boring brochures, the agency used American Girl Dolls to deliver safety tips with Gen Z flair. One doll is equipped with flashlights and canned goods. Another …
National Interest
La Niña Is Now Here: What It Means For Winter Weather Patterns
She’s back! La Niña has arrived, and its global ripple effects are already taking shape. Cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, combined with stronger trade winds, are influencing weather patterns worldwide. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed this shift on Thursday, Jan. 9. What Is La Niña? La Niña is part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a natural climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation. During La Niña, cooler Pacific waters can lead to significant changes in rainfall, s…
Albany, NY
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Hochul Urges Caution As Severe Storms Target Region
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to take precautions as a severe weather system is expected to move through the region, bringing strong winds and thunderstorms. Hochul said the weather system is expected to move through much of the state on Monday, May 16. Related story: Potent Storm Will Bring 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts, Possible Hail, Tornadoes, Power Outages The storms could bring wind gusts up to 60 mph and lead to power outages and hazardous conditions in parts of the state. Hochul said New Yorkers in the areas expected to be impacted should stay alert. "It is cr…
Hackensack, NJ
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Talk About Timing: Troubled Jet News Follows Rochelle Park Emergency Drill
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- When news came Thursday morning that a troubled incoming Lear jet was safely diverted from Teterboro to another airport, Rochelle Park Emergency Management Coordinator Pete Donatello smiled. "We can only hope an event doesn’t happen," he wrote moments later, "but I am confident based on the participation and input from all who participated in our recent Air Crash Table Top Exercise that we will respond to this like we have responded to ALL major disasters in the past – with the utmost professionalism, dedication and focus on life safety." More than…
