weather

Staten Island Chuck predicts an early spring
Staten Island Chuck predicts an early spring
News Billy Rennison 2/02/2012 at 9:51AM

An early spring is on its way, though with the winter’s warm weather residents may not notice a difference. Awoken by chants of “Chuck,” New York’s season predicting groundhog, Staten Island Chuck, emerged from his log cabin at 7:30 a.m. this morning without seeing his shadow — signaling an early spring. “Six more weeks of [...]

Severe storm warning issued for Queens; Quarter-sized hail expected
Severe storm warning issued for Queens; Quarter-sized hail expected
News Jay Lane 9/29/2011 at 4:54PM

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Queens this afternoon. The NWS reported that the storm may produce quarter sized hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. Heavy lightning is also expected with the storm. The potentially dangerous conditions have led the NWS to advise residents to stay indoors [...]