Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines On Long Island Thousands are without power on Long Island as potent storms roll through the region, bringing whipping winds of more than 70 mph that toppled tree limbs and downed power lines. Just before 1 p.m. on Monday, April 13, PSEG was reporting 384 outages that were impacting 8,055 of their 1,161,417 customers. In Suffolk, there were 4,808 outages, while there were 2,600 in Nassau. Huntington was hit the hardest, with 1,961 reported outages, followed by Oyster Bay (1,438 outages), North Hempstead (1,011), Brookhaven (777), Smithtown (697), Riverhead (644), and Babylon (432). Other outages were re…
Line Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Knock Out Power In Westchester Line Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Knock Out Power In Westchester
Line Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Knock Out Power In Westchester Hundreds in Westchester have been left without power as a line of storms bringing gusty winds and heavy rain swept through the area. As of 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, there were 13 reported outages in Westchester, Con Edison announced, impacting 418 of its 348,198 customers. An additional 40 NYSEG customers in Westchester were without power. Of the Con Edison customers, 240 outages were reported in New Rochelle, followed by Mount Pleasant (82 outages), Sleepy Hollow (37); Scarsdale (29), New Castle (12), and Briarcliff Manor. Other municipalities reporting outages were: Greenburgh, Moun…
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Get set for a stretch of stormy weather as a strong system from the Midwest sweeps through this region bringing gusty winds that could bring down tree limbs and utility lines, leading to power outages. Thunderstorms are likely to develop early in the afternoon on Thursday, April 9 ahead of an approaching cold front.  Some of the storms could be severe with heavy rain at times and damaging wind gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour, the National Weather Service says. The window for most of the storm activity is from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday. A coastal flood advisory is in effect from noon…
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, cl…
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…
New Storm System Will Sweep Through Area To Start Weekend New Storm System Will Sweep Through Area To Start Weekend
New Storm System Will Sweep Through Area To Start Weekend A strong cold front delivered accumulating snow, along with delayed school starts and some closures in the area on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Following a sharp drop in temperatures, a brand-new storm system will sweep through the area to start the weekend. But temperatures will rise in advance of its arrival, keeping precipitation to rain. Friday, Dec. 13 will be partly sunny and a bit warmer with a high temperature in the low 40s.  The storm will start to push through in the afternoon, with the chance of rain starting around 1 p.m.  Rain will become heavy in the evening and throu…
Here's When Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Rain, Gusty Winds Here's When Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Rain, Gusty Winds
Here's When Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Rain, Gusty Winds A slow-moving ocean storm in the Atlantic will bring steadier rain and gusty winds to the area starting in the middle of the week. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Tuesday, Oct. 8: After a few morning showers, it will be relatively dry the rest of the day, with some sun late in the morning through the afternoon. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s on a breezy and cooler day. There is a chance of showers again overnight. Wednesday, Oct. 9: The offshore storm will bring more rain starting Wednesday and continuing through the end of the workweek. It …
Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms
Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms Potentially record-breaking heat will be followed by a cold front bringing showers and scattered thunderstorms. Here's what to expect: Wednesday, Oct. 2: Temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 80s on a partly sunny day. The chance for showers and storms starts at 3 p.m. The storm chance remains until 8 p.m. Showers are possible through late in the evening. Thursday, Oct. 3: Temperatures will drop thanks to a storm system that could bring up to a half-inch of rain on a cloudy day with a high temperature of around 60 degrees. The chance for more rain remains for the overnight. Friday,…
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Get set for a stormy day. Some isolated storms developing in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 21 will be just a preview of what's in store later on with stronger thunderstorms sweeping through in the afternoon and evening. Some of those storms will become severe, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued on Wednesday morning covering southeast New York and southern Connecticut. Showers and storms will become likely after 1 p.m. with the chance for storm activity continuing for about 12 hours until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more th…
VIDEO: Tornado Touches Down In Springfield VIDEO: Tornado Touches Down In Springfield
Video: Tornado Touches Down In Springfield A tornado that touched down on Rt. 22 in Springfield was captured on video Wednesday afternoon as a wave of storms passed through the area.  The National Weather Service confirmed the EF-0 tornado touched downat 2:47 p.m. and lasted nearly four minutes at speeds up to 70 mph. The funnel,  seen mostly in the first few seconds of a video posted to Facebook, is seen sending debris flying as it makes contact with the ground.  One witness reported seeing the mayhem caused as the cloud spiraled though a business in the 300 block of Rt. 22.  "At Christmas Tree Store and the shopping cart holder …
WATCH: Clifton Firefighters Rescue Woman, 73, From Car Trapped In Flood WATCH: Clifton Firefighters Rescue Woman, 73, From Car Trapped In Flood
Watch: Clifton Firefighters Rescue Woman, 73, From Car Trapped In Flood A 73-year-old woman whose car was flooded during a fast-moving storm was removed by firefighters Wednesday afternoon in Clifton. The woman's sedan and at least another SUV were trapped in a section of the westbound side of Route 46. The highway was closed in both directions as of 3:45 p.m. At the sceneSpecial to Daily Voice
Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather
Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather The return of warmer air and humidity will create conditions that are ripe for unsettled weather and set the stage for a stretch of stormy weather this week. But the first few days of the week will be mainly dry, starting on Sunday, July 28, where the high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s under sunny skies. (See second image above for projected high temperatures from across the region.) With dew points in the 60s, it will not be as oppressive humidity wise compared to about a week ago. Rip currents are possible on the Atlantic facing beaches. For a look at where rip current…