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Rye, NY
News
First Meteor Shower In Months Set To Peak: When To Watch
Skywatchers will have the chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week. The Lyrids mark the first major meteor shower since the Quadrantids in early January. Viewing conditions will vary across the US, with the best skies expected in the Southwest, Plains, and Midwest during the optimal viewing window: Tuesday night, April 21, into the early hours of Wednesday, April 22. In the Northeast, some areas may encounter cloud cover, which could hinder visibility. A look at how viewing conditions are expected to be on Tuesday night, April 21…
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
Trump Admin Ends Plan To Make Airlines Pay For Disrupted Flights
The Trump administration is abandoning a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to compensate passengers with cash, meals, and hotel stays for cancellations or long delays. The Transportation Department revealed that it plans to withdraw the rule, according to a document posted online on Thursday, Sept. 4. The DOT called the move "consistent with department and administration priorities." The proposal was first unveiled in December 2024, just weeks before former President Joe Biden left office. The regulation would have forced airlines to issue at least $20…
White Plains, NY
News
La Niña May Shape Winter 2025–26 Weather, NOAA Says: Here's What To Know
Americans could see a winter with more dramatic shifts in temperature and precipitation as federal forecasters signal a La Niña may be on the horizon for the 2025–26 season. According to the latest update from the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, released Tuesday, Aug. 19, conditions in the Pacific Ocean are showing early signs of a La Niña pattern developing by this fall or early winter. NOAA has issued a La Niña Watch, indicating there’s increased confidence that this climate phenomenon could briefly take hold before the end of the year. La Niña events, driven by cooler-than-average…
Windsor Locks, CT
Business
Northeast Airports Among Worst For Summer Delays, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast travelers will experience some of the worst travel delays over the summer, according to a new study. Upgraded Points released its 2025 study of Airports With the Most Summertime Flight Delays on Monday, July 7. The travel website studied federal data since 2022 to determine which airports and airlines experience the most issues during the summer. The study found that the New York City metro area has the highest rate of summer flight cancellations and some of the longest tarmac waits in the country. Crowded runways, unpredictable weather, and Northeast airspace conge…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Business
American Airlines Adds Luxury Suites With Privacy Doors On Some PHL Flights: Look Inside
Flyers from Philadelphia can soon travel in luxury with new suites on American Airlines flights. American unveiled its Flagship Suite service on Friday, May 2. The premium seating will have privacy doors, lie-flat seats, and other upgraded amenities. Flagship Suite service at Philadelphia International Airport will begin Wednesday, Aug. 6, on flights to London Heathrow Airport. The high-end seats will also be on flights to Zurich, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Sept. 3. American's new cabins are part of the airline's redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which features 51 lie-flat suites at the …
White Plains, NY
Weather
Winter 2024-25 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center has just released its outlook for the winter of 2024-25. A“slowly-developing” La Niña is expected to shape weather throughout the country from December through February, NOAA says. The La Niña phenomenon occurs when water temperatures near the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean remain below the historical average for an extended period, which can significantly influence weather patterns across North America, including the trajectory of snowstorms. “This winter, an emerging La Niña is anticipated to …
Hagerstown, MD
Weather
State Of Preparedness Declared In Maryland In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness as possibly wicked weather continues to head toward the region with Tropical Storm Debby continuing to move north up the coast. On Tuesday, while acknowledging "the path is still uncertain," Moore cited "possible effects on Maryland could include heavy rain and winds, inland and tidal flooding," while making the declaration. During a State of Preparedness, officials say that is allows the state to enhance its ability to respond swiftly and effectively to potential hazards and threats in advance of an actual disaster. The ord…
Towson, MD
News
Southwest Plane Narrowly Misses Emergency Vehicle At BWI Airport: FAA
Potential disaster was avoided at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport when an airplane narrowly missed striking an emergency vehicle while taking off in January, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Officials said in a new report that an airport emergency vehicle crossed Runway 15 at the airport without authorization as a Southwest flight was taking off at BWI Airport on Thursday, Jan. 12. The plan narrowly missed the vehicle, and was able to take off before striking the ambulance. According to the FAA, the vehicle was approximately 170 feet…
Newark, NJ
Weather
Airlines Waive Some Fees As Flight Delays, Cancellations Climb At Newark Airport
Multiple airlines are waiving travel fees for flight changes as a powerful Nor'Easter moves through the region. Newark Airport experienced 124 flight delays and 129 cancellations as of noon on Tuesday, March 14, according to FlightAware. The highest number of flight delays at Newark Airport were for United Airlines, with a total of 56 in the last 24 hours, while Republic reported 53 cancellations and 22 delays. The following airlines are allowing passengers to change their flights at no additional cost: American Airlines Delta Spirit Southwest United A wintry mix of precipita…
Arlington, VA
Weather
Winter 2022-23 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has just released its outlook for the winter of 2022-23 with a strong element of uncertainty for this region.La Niña returns for the third consecutive winter, driving warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest and along the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard. So in a nutshell, for the Lower 48, it comes down to warmer and drier conditions than average in the south, and a bit of a mystery here up north. NOAA's National Weather Service forecasters are predicting that much of the Northeast "falls into the category of eq…
White Plains, NY
Weather
Winter 2022-23 Forecast Released By NOAA National Weather Service
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has just released its outlook for the winter of 2022-23.with a strong element of uncertainty for this region.La Niña returns for the third consecutive winter, driving warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest and along the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard. So in a nutshell, for the Lower 48, it comes down to warmer and drier conditions than average in the south, and a bit of a mystery here up north. NOAA's National Weather Service forecasters are predicting that much of the Northeast "falls into the category of eq…
Franklin Township, NJ
Weather
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast
A brand-new forecast for the winter of 2022-23 is calling for a cold, snowy one. It's in the 231st edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which says it has an 80-percent accuracy rate with its weather forecasts. “Depending on where you live, this will be the best of winters or memorable for all the wrong reasons,” said Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “One half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives.” Most of the Northeast will see a “cold, snowy” winter, according to the almanac's…
White Plains, NY
Weather
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Outlook For Winter In Northeast
A brand-new forecast for the winter of 2022-23 is calling for a cold, snowy winter. It's in the 231st edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which says it has an 80-percent accuracy rate with its weather forecasts. “Depending on where you live, this will be the best of winters or memorable for all the wrong reasons,” said Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “One half of the country will deal with bone-chilling cold and loads of snow, while the other half may feel like winter never really arrives.” Most of the Northeast will see a “cold, snowy” winter, according to the almana…
Alexandria, VA
News
Travelers Should Expect Big Changes at Reagan National Airport Soon
Major updates are coming to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this week that will change how travelers find their gates. Officials will install new signage throughout the airport beginning on Saturday, June 4, as a way to make navigating the terminals, parking decks, and new facilities easier. Airport authorities said they will roll out the changes over the next week. The airport released this timetable: Saturday — New directional signs will go up around the airport to lead passengers to their gates. Sunday, June 5 — Airlines will switch over to using the new sig…
Alexandria, VA
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year
A rainy start to Memorial Day Weekend could be the reality for many residents in the Capital Region. As a low pressure system slowly moves across the country, rain is expected to reach the East Coast by Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). As a low pressure system slowly moves east across the midsection of the country, rain will gradually push eastward... Posted by NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 The system, which will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, is expected to linger in the area throughout the rest of the weeke…
White Plains, NY
Weather
Stormy Week Will Include New Round Of Snow, Wintry Precipitation: Here's What's In Store
The first of two winter storms will result in rain and showers for this region before another system developing over the Southwest tracking into the Northeast is expected to bring a wintry mix and snow later this week. "We have twin storms this week," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. "They are not identical but more like fraternal twins." The stormy pattern will begin as rain becomes steady in the mid-afternoon Tuesday, Feb. 22, which happens to be 2-22-22 on the calendar, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with with a hig…
Hartford, CT
Business
Covid-
19: Ridership Down 80 Percent At Bradley Airport
Ridership is down by 80 percent at Bradley International Airport, causing officials to worry about losing major airlines. Meanwhile, revenue is down $10 million below budget, according to WFSB. The story is the same in many airports around the nation: COVID-19 has sapped air travel. Earlier this summer, Southwest reduced the number of flights coming in and out of Bradley due to low ridership. In the month of May, the most recent information publicly available, there were 57,843 enplanements and deplanements at Bradley, according to Bradley. Last May, there were 612,306 passengers gettin…
