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Dozens dead and millions without power as Helene marches across southern US
Hurricane Helene caused dozens of deaths and billions of dollars of destruction across a wide swath of the southeastern U.S. as it raced through, and more than 3 million customers went into the weekend without any power and for some a continued threat of floods.
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Man and dog stranded in sea amid Hurricane Helene rescued by US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man and his dog during Hurricane Helene after their sailboat became disabled and began taking on water.
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Helene intensifies to hurricane on approach to Florida; will it affect NY weather?
Helene continued to strengthen Wednesday and is expected to rock the Florida Gulf Coast later this week as a Category 3 storm. As of the National Hurricane Center’s latest update, Helene had maximum sustained winds at 80 mph, and it is moving NNW at 10 mph. The storm is about 480 miles south-southwest of Tampa. It is expected to bring…
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Tropical Storm Helene threatens Florida coast: Will it have tri-state impacts?
Tropical Storm Helene has formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea and is expected to rock the Florida Gulf Coast later this week as a Category 3 hurricane. What impacts will the New York City area see?
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Flooding at Stony Brook U. prompts school to offer students money to not move in
Stony Brook University on Long Island has experienced “significant flooding” damage from storms that hit the tri-state area Sunday night – adding stress and uncertainty to the start of a new school year for students. In an email sent out to students, Rick Gatteau, Stony Brook’s Vice President of Students Affairs and Catherine-Mary Rivera, the school’s Assistant Vice President...
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Flooding at Stony Brook University prompts school to offer students money to not move in
NBC New York’s Romney Smith reports.
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NY, CT see 1 in 1,000-year rainfall event; hundreds stranded as flash floods engulf region
Hundreds of people were stranded and many daring vehicle rescues performed as powerful weekend storms dumped nearly a foot of rain on parts of Connecticut and followed it up with a grand finale late Sunday, again lashing the tri-state with blinding downpours and crippling travel. Rainfall rates of up to 3 inches an hour had been expected overnight. By early…
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Flash flood warnings for much of NYC metro area Sunday night
As strong thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the tri-state area Sunday night, flash flood warnings are in effect for much of the area until 10:15 p.m. Areas under a flash flood warning include: Fairfield County in Connecticut; New York (Manhattan), Richmond, Union, Rockland, Bronx counties in New York; and Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Union and Passaic counties in New Jersey. Check…
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Hurricane Ernesto moves away from Bermuda to open waters
Hurricane Ernesto, which made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda, brought heavy rains and strong winds before moving north-northeast away from the area.
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Confirmed tornado touched down in New York as Debby remnants hit Hudson Valley
A tornado touched down in New York as the remnants from Tropical Depression brought powerful winds and rain to the tri-state Friday evening, the National Weather Service confirmed.
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Severe weather threatens: Check flight delays and cancellations at tri-state airports
Rain and storms are affecting flights at major tri-state airports Friday, and disruptions are only expected to mount over the day as the severe weather threat intensifies. If you’re traveling, it is important to not only check weather updates, but also to check the status of your flight directly with the airline you are using. Scroll down to find...
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What to do during a tornado watch and warning: Protect yourself during severe weather in the tri-state
A tornado watch was issued for parts of the tri-state area on Friday as the remnants of former Hurricane Debby move through the area. The tri-state area is no stranger to severe weather and residents should know how to stay safe during potentially life-threatening weather events. Scroll for a complete guide on what you should know about tornadoes and how…
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A deadly tornado, flooding rains and swollen rivers plague residents in the path of Debby
Tornadoes spawned by Debby leveled homes, damaged a school and killed one person early Thursday, as the tropical system dropped heavy rain and flooded communities across North and South Carolina.
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Next impactful weather system brews Friday after strong storms pound tri-state with flooding rains
Scattered showers are expected to continue Wednesday and Thursday, on the heels of a weather system that saw storms pound parts of the tri-state with 2 inches of rain an hour. And there’s another one coming, too. Expect the weather to stay mildly poor for the next two days. Our risk of steady rain returns Friday into Saturday, as an…
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NYC deploying drones to warn flood-prone neighborhoods as PM storms loom
New York City is using drones for the first time Tuesday to warn people in historically flooded neighborhoods about any looming threats, with a storm approaching that may bring rainfall rates of 2 inches an hour. Targeted neighborhoods include: Howard Beach, Rockaways, Ozone Park, Jamaica and Hollis in Queens; Bronx – near Bronx River, Throgg’s Neck; Brooklyn – Coney Island; and…
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Intense thunderstorms dump 2+” of rain per hour as flash flood warnings issued
Intense thunderstorms started slamming parts of the New York City area Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy downpours and the threat of flooding to impacted areas throughout the evening. From this system alone, rainfall rates reached and even exceeded or exceed two inches or more per hour in localized areas, with 2 to 4 inches of total rainfall not uncommon. Flash flood…
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Monday is another scorcher before we finally get some relief, and more rain
It’s baaaack. The heat and humidity that’s been the star of our summer is cooking once again. Temperatures on Monday should climb back into the 90s with feels-like temps in the mid 90s, at least. If there is one silver lining the forecast — yes, we’re looking on the bright side — we get a break from the storms...
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Another round of thunderstorms in the forecast for a humid Sunday; flooding possible
After widespread thunderstorms, rain, and heavy wind on Saturday, another round of storms is possible for the NYC metro area on Sunday. The temperatures will be slightly cooler, though it will remain humid during the day. Scattered showers and storms are in the forecast for Sunday afternoon. Some of those storms could once again be strong to severe, though they…