UPDATE 4:30 p.m.: Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for New York. “As this winter storm unfolds, bringing heavy snow and high winds to parts of the state, I strongly urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution, avoid travel, and stay indoors,” said Cuomo. “To ensure an effective and rapid response to [...]
For the first time this winter, the city is getting ready for a potentially powerful snow storm. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the flakes should start falling early Friday morning and the bad weather will continue through Saturday. Earlier in the day, the NWS issued a winter storm watch for all of New [...]
A storm system that already brought snow, tornadoes and other severe weather to the central and southern U.S. will hit the Northeast today and tomorrow, further disrupting holiday travel. Though, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), the snow is expected in the upper Ohio Valley and the interior Northeast, locally it will mainly bring [...]
NYC HURRICANE FORECAST National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather Outlook High Wind Warning Coastal Flood Warning Flood Watch Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 61. Very windy, with a northeast wind 36 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between [...]
After a relatively snow-free winter last year, New Yorkers will need to get their shovels out of the shed and dig in this winter. A report from accuweather.com said the Northeast will be hit with an above average amount of snowfall this year. Average snowfall in the city is 25 inches, meaning the city is forecasted for [...]
More than a breeze spun through Breezy Point last weekend as a tornado touched down, disrupting the oceanside community. Trees and roofs took the brunt of the damage during the twister that tore through Queens on Saturday, September 1. Several roofs were torn off at the Breezy Point Surf Club. Nobody was hurt at the [...]
Heavy rains may cause flash floods throughout the borough. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for Queens lasting until 2 p.m. More than an inch of rain has already fallen in parts of Queens and one to two more inches is possible. Some flooding is already occurring and is imminent [...]
Severe thunderstorms currently over New Jersey are expected to strike Queens in the late afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area with damaging winds and hail possible. The borough last week dealt with an intense storm that knocked out power to thousands of residents while knocking down branches [...]
After a May with the most rain since 2004, more precipitation is forecasted for every day this week. Approximately a quarter inch of rain is expected today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), higher in areas that get hit with thunderstorms. Due to the expected rains, the NWS has issued a coastal flood advisory [...]
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). Queens has experienced high temperatures and humidity throughout the past few days. An approaching cold front will trigger the storms, the NWS said. Residents should be aware if they will be outdoors tonight — heavy rains and lightning are expected. Damaging winds [...]
