Glen Burnie, MD
Weather
Domination Of This Pollen Type Will Make End Of Allergy Season Particularly Bad: Forecasters Domination Of This Pollen Type Will Make End Of Allergy Season Particularly Bad: Forecasters
Domination Of This Pollen Type Will Make End Of Allergy Season Particularly Bad: Forecasters The warm weather may be here, but so is allergy season. A new report from AccuWeather says we're in store for a fairly average allergy season, save for the tail-end — thanks to weed pollen, the outlet says citing New Jersey's Climate Central.  Allergy season can be broken down into three different blocks, AccuWeather meteorologist Alan Reppert explains. Kicking it all off are the trees, the "first and biggest" pollen producers. Grass pollen takes over in late spring and early summer, then weed pollen comes into play, capping off the allergy season. This year, the northeast can ex…

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by Cecilia Levine
Towson, MD
Weather
Bomb Cyclone To Slap Maryland With Messy Mix Of Precipitation, Cold Temps, Strong Winds Bomb Cyclone To Slap Maryland With Messy Mix Of Precipitation, Cold Temps, Strong Winds
Bomb Cyclone To Slap Maryland With Messy Mix Of Precipitation, Cold Temps, Strong Winds UPDATE: Click here for updated snow projections across the Baltimore region Saturday, March 12. The calm before the storm was happening Friday for Marylanders: A powerful storm system is expected pass through the area and shake up the serenity. As a response, The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning to be in effect from Saturday, Mar. 12 at 1 a.m. through Sunday, Mar. 13 at 1 a.m. Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm (particularly along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as portions of northern MD) this weekend. Visit https://t.c…

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by David Cifarelli
Yorktown, NY
News
Venomous 'Parachuting' Spider Species From Asia Headed To East Coast Venomous 'Parachuting' Spider Species From Asia Headed To East Coast
Venomous 'Parachuting' Spider Species From Asia Headed To East Coast A hoard of new eight-legged neighbors will soon be parachuting toward the East Coast as the Joro spider begins making its march toward the region. The invasive species - dubbed “parachuting” for its distinct look and mode of transportation - has already begun making its mark in the south, is expected to begin migrating north, according to a newly released study. Joro spiders have two ways of travel, by hitching a ride on humans or cargo, or by “ballooning up
“ and generating silk threads that can be used as “parachutes” to use the wind to traverse the environment. Joro spider.Wikimedia…

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by Zak Failla
Worcester, MA
News
Dangerous Bird Flu Detected In Massachusetts Dangerous Bird Flu Detected In Massachusetts
Dangerous Bird Flu Detected In Massachusetts The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources is cautioning that wild birds in the region and neighboring states have tested positive for a dangerous, easily-transmissible strain of avian flu. An alert was issued on Thursday, March 3 by officials after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in wild birds throughout Massachusetts. The announcement came after similar alerts were issued in nearby Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and other East Coast and Midwest states. Related story - Dangerous Bird Flu Detected In Connecticut According to officials, based…

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by Zak Failla
Ossining, NY
Business
Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley
Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley A popular discount supermarket chain is coming to the Hudson Valley. The new market, Lidl (pronounced Lee-dull), which could open by the end of the year in Rockland County has received Planning Board approval from Orangetown to build in the Tappan Plaza, said Orangetown Supervisor Teresas Kenny. The German-owned company has also been issued a demolition permit to remove the portion of the building where the former Bon FahyrBuffet/Duke Ocean Grill had been located, Kenny said. The new building will be constructed as a free-standing building, she added. "I am hopeful that it opens by the en…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Weather
New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall On Super Bowl Sunday: Here's The Latest New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall On Super Bowl Sunday: Here's The Latest
New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall On Super Bowl Sunday: Here's The Latest Updated story: First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm Forecasters are monitoring the potential for a winter storm that could bring a new round of snowfall to the region. The current time frame for the system is on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, according to AccuWeather.com. “The antennas are still up for an East Coast storm on Sunday and Monday,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday. It's too early to predi…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest
Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest Updated story: First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm Forecasters are monitoring the potential for a new winter storm.  The current time frame for the system Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 into Valentine's Day on Monday, Feb. 14, according to AccuWeather.com. “The antennas are still up for an East Coast storm on Sunday and Monday,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday. It's too early to predict potential sno…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Weather
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages A powerful Nor'easter with the potential to bring more than two feet of snowfall in parts of the region is strengthening as it barrels up the East Coast. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings covering around 70 million are in effect through early Saturday night, Jan. 29.  Snow will continue into the evening with very cold conditions. Brisk and gusty north-northwest winds with gusts averaging around 40 miles per hour with stronger gusts closer to the coast will cause blowing and drifting of snow and could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages, the National Weather …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages A powerful Nor'easter with the potential to bring more than two feet of snowfall in parts of the region is strengthening as it barrels up the East Coast. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings covering around 70 million are in effect through early Saturday night, Jan. 29.  Snow will continue into the evening with very cold conditions. Brisk and gusty north-northwest winds with gusts averaging around 40 miles per hour with stronger gusts closer to the coast will cause blowing and drifting of snow and could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages, the National Weather …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The projected track of a blockbuster Nor'easter on target to slam the region has shifted toward the coast, leading to an area in projected snowfall totals increasing, and as much as 36 inches of accumulation is now possible in some spots. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 65 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations across eastern Long Island/New England, to gusty winds and coastal issues," the Nat…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Updated story - Nor'easter Nears: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing There's uncertainty surrounding the projected track, speed, and strength of a Nor'easter on target to hit the region. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 34 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "At this time, heavy snow, gusty winds, and coastal hazards are possible from North Carolina to New England with the most significant impacts in eastern New England,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bristol, PA
Weather
Up To Foot Of Snow Possible For Weekend Winter Storm Up To Foot Of Snow Possible For Weekend Winter Storm
Up To Foot Of Snow Possible For Weekend Winter Storm The winter storm heading to the East Coast this weekend is beginning to take shape. Six to 12 inches of snow are possible in the eastern part of the state and 3 to 6 inches elsewhere, AccuWeather.com says. The eastern portion of Pennsylvania could get three to six inches inches, and flurries elsewhere. "All current evidence suggests that the storm will be close enough for at least a major New England snowstorm," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. It all depends on one of two storm scenarios being tracked by meteorologists Friday into Saturday, according to AccuWeath…

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by Cecilia Levine