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Storm May Cause More Flooding At Train Station, Parks In Croton: Officials Storm May Cause More Flooding At Train Station, Parks In Croton: Officials
Storm May Cause More Flooding At Train Station, Parks In Croton: Officials Ahead of a rainy storm system's arrival, officials in Northern Westchester are warning residents to prepare for more flooding at parks and a busy train station.  Croton-on-Hudson village officials are warning residents to prepare for more flooding impacts as predictions call for yet another heavy rainfall event on Friday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 13.  Related Report - Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds From New Storm, Upcoming Snow Chances As a result of the storm, which is also predicted to bring strong winds, officials warned that the Croton-Harmon Tra…
Events Postponed, Advisories Issued Across Southeast PA Ahead Of Storm Events Postponed, Advisories Issued Across Southeast PA Ahead Of Storm
Events Postponed, Advisories Issued Across Southeast PA Ahead Of Storm As National Weather Service meteorologists issue advisories ahead of the weekend's forecasted tropical storm, officials across greater Philadelphia are tweaking their schedules to accommodate.  The potential tropical cyclone is expected to bring strong gusts of wind, periods of rain, and "moderate to major" coastal flooding from 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, according to the NWS Mount Holly station.  The brunt of the storm is expected to affect coastal areas, but southeast Pennsylvanians should expect up to 2.75 inches of rainfall over the weekend, and gu…
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY As a powerful storm prepares to slam New York ahead of the holiday weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state of emergency and warning residents to be careful. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Hochul announced her decision to declare a state of emergency in a tweet on Thursday, Dec. 22 around 3:30 p.m., in which she said that it would begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23.  The storm is expected to start Thursday afternoon and last until Friday evening and will bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall, heavy wind …
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare Westchester County officials are urging residents to prepare for a powerful storm that could cause power outages, flooding, fallen trees, and icy roads right before the holiday weekend. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming The storm, which will begin Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, and last through Friday evening, Dec. 23, will likely bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall and heavy gusts of wind. Temperatures on Friday evening are also predicted to drop to below-freezing, according to the National Weather Service.&nb…
Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend
Eversource Prepares For Powerful Storm Expected To Hit CT Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Eversource is readying hundreds of crews ahead of a storm that is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to Connecticut just before the holiday weekend. The energy provider said in an announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 21, that its line and tree crews are preparing equipment and vehicles for the storm that is set to move through the region from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Related - Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Hundreds of outside crews are set to respond to restore power if needed, Eversource said. “We recognize the t…
Eversource Urges Customers To Prepare For Rain, Wind Storn Eversource Urges Customers To Prepare For Rain, Wind Storn
Eversource Urges Customers To Prepare For Rain, Wind Storn Eversource has urged customers to prepare for a storm that is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to the region. A storm is expected to arrive in this region the night of Thursday, Feb. 17 and continue through Friday morning, Feb. 18. Related - Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages The energy company announced on Thursday that it is positioning line and tree crews across Connecticut and bringing in additional crews from other states to respond to any damage or outages the storm causes. “The high winds expected with this storm …
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For Nassau, Suffolk Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For Nassau, Suffolk
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared For Nassau, Suffolk New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency on Long Island as several inches of rain and whipping winds are expected to impact the area. Hochul issued the declaration late on Monday, Oct. 25, and it is expected to last through early on Wednesday, Oct. 27 as rainfall topping four or more inches are likely incoming, with some areas seeing more than an inch of rain per hour, creating potential flash flooding concerns. Related story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Outside of Long Island, the declaration covers al…
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Nor'easter NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Nor'easter
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Nor'easter New York State is preparing its emergency response as a low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state. The storm is set to move across Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley. The first round of rain is expected to begin the night of Monday, Oct. 25, and become heavy Tuesday, Oct. 26. Related - Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Rainfall totals of two to four inches are possible, and rainfall rates could exceed one inch per hour at certain points, said the National Weather Servic…
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22. The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages.  Related story: Here's Where Hurricane Henri Should Bring Widespread Power Outages, Strongest Winds, Most Rain Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…
Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri
Eversource Prepares For Tropical Storm Henri Eversource Energy has announced its preparation plans as Tropical Storm Henri moves up the East Coast. The energy company said it is monitoring a number of storm models and preparing line and tree crews across Connecticut. Related Story: Hurricane Watch Issued For Parts Of Region With Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Eversource said it is also securing additional contract crews to prepare for the possibility of customers losing power. "One of the biggest challenges for storms like Henri is that changes in the storm track can significantly alter potential impacts," Eversource Pre…
'We Are Taking All Necessary Precautions,' Day Says At Briefing With Cuomo 'We Are Taking All Necessary Precautions,' Day Says At Briefing With Cuomo
'We Are Taking All Necessary Precautions,' Day Says At Briefing With Cuomo As the fourth Nor’easter of the month makes its way through the Hudson Valley, local officials are utilizing their experiences from several other debilitating storms in an effort to prepare residents for more than a foot of snow and heavy wind gusts. Rockland County Executive Ed Day offered his appreciation for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a press conference on Wednesday in Suffern for taking action in the region to address the challenges of the latest storm to rock the region. With between 6 and 12 inches of snow, and wind gusts upwards of 45 mph expected on Wednesday, Cuomo declared …
Be Ready For Power Outages As Fourth Nor'easter Nears, Central Hudson Says Be Ready For Power Outages As Fourth Nor'easter Nears, Central Hudson Says
Be Ready For Power Outages As Fourth Nor'easter Nears, Central Hudson Says Spring has spring but wintry weather is here. With the fourth Nor’easter of the month expected to hit the region on Wednesday, bringing sleet, freezing rain, snow and strong wind gusts, Central Hudson Gas & Electric is warning customers to be prepared for potential power outages. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 35 mph on Wednesday, with parts of the tri-state area getting upwards of 10 inches of snow. Charles Freni, the Senior Vice President of Customer Services and Transmission and Distribution for Central Hudson said that the company is “assembling a field force of approximate…
Possible Fourth Nor'easter Could Last For Days Possible Fourth Nor'easter Could Last For Days
Possible Fourth Nor'easter Could Last For Days Click here for an updated story: New Forecast Models Released For Start-Of-Spring Storm A fourth possible Nor'easter to hit the area this month could bring a combination of rain, snow and strong winds to a storm-weary region over a period of three days next week, according to the latest models. The updated possible time frame for the start-of-spring storm is now Tuesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. It’s still too early to project how much rain and snow the storm may bring, or what parts of the area would see rain, snow, or a wintry mix.  The first three Nor'easters, from Marc…