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Hurricane Ian

Cape May
News
North Wildwood Forking Over $700K In Battle With Beach Erosion Caused By Storms North Wildwood Forking Over $700K In Battle With Beach Erosion Caused By Storms
North Wildwood Forking Over $700K In Battle With Beach Erosion Caused By Storms North Wildwood has begun $300,000 in emergency work to install a temporary sand dune, officials confirmed. The work follows $400,000 spent last month to install a steel bulkhead after damage by Tropical Storm Ophelia and Hurricane Ian, North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello said, noting the structure surrounds and protects beach patrol headquarters. Near the 15th Avenue section of the beach, a breach stretching about 150 feet wide leaves an open hole at high tide to homes and businesses. Work approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will plug the hole with a t…

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by Jon Craig
Suffolk NY
News
Suffolk Death Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Healthcare Providers Told To Be On Lookout Suffolk Death Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Healthcare Providers Told To Be On Lookout
Suffolk Death Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Healthcare Providers Told To Be On Lookout Health officials are investigating how a New York resident contracted a rare bacterial infection that ultimately claimed the person’s life. Vibriosis, which can cause skin breakdowns and ulcers, was confirmed in a recently deceased person on Long Island in Suffolk County, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday, Aug. 16. The disease is caused by several species of vibrio bacteria, including one that is commonly found in saltwater coastal areas and appears in higher concentrations from May to October when temperatures are warmer. Those infected may experience a range of symptoms, inc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Montgomery MD
Lifestyle
Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane
Doggone Good Deed: Maryland Animal Services Provide Relief For Florida Shelters After Hurricane Good Samaritans in Maryland are coming to the aid of animal shelters that were flooded out by the impact of Hurricane Ian. The Office of Animal Services’ Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) has welcomed dogs and cats from Florida to help alleviate the stress shelters in Florida are facing in the aftermath of the massive storm. The animals were transported north from Florida on Thursday, Oct. 6, and many are now available for adaptation at MCASAC on Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood as of Monday, Oct. 10. In total, 10 cats and three dogs are now available to find a f…

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria
News
Divers Ready For Major Tidal Flooding Along Coastal Virginia: State Police Divers Ready For Major Tidal Flooding Along Coastal Virginia: State Police
Divers Ready For Major Tidal Flooding Along Coastal Virginia: State Police Virginia State Police's Search and Recovery Team is gearing up for serious flooding that is threatening Virginia's coastal regions, officials said.Hurricane Ian's wrath continues and emergency responders are anticipating multiple feet of flooding in these areas:  Oceanfront Chesapeake Bay Potomac River James River Virginia State Police urge coastal residents to plan ahead to remain safe in the event of major flooding. 

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by AJ Goldbloom
Mamaroneck
Weather
Pair Of New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic Basin Pair Of New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic Basin
Pair Of New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic Basin Amid the ongoing relief operations following the devastation caused by hurricanes Fiona and Ian, forecasters are keeping an eye on two new systems in the Atlantic Basin. It had been a relatively quiet hurricane season before the back-to-back blockbuster storms. "Ian gave a jolting reminder that all it takes is one significant strike from a tropical system to disrupt livelihoods and create a major, deadly disaster, following what was an unusually quiet start to the season," according to AccuWeather.com. Julia and Karl will be the next named storms of the hurricane season, which ends Wednesd…

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by Joe Lombardi
Alexandria
Weather
Storm System With 'Three-Prong Effect' Tracks Along East Coast Storm System With 'Three-Prong Effect' Tracks Along East Coast
Storm System With 'Three-Prong Effect' Tracks Along East Coast The East Coast is off to a wet and rainy October. A new storm system caused in part by Hurricane Ian continues to track along the East Coast, making for coastal flooding and even more rain, meteorologists say.  The storm will have a "three-prong effect" including wind, enhanced rain, and flooding, AccuWeather says. Coastal and bayside communities such as Wildwood, NJ and Norfolk, VA could see between one and three feet of flooding, the outlet reports. Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, October 3, 2022 Oct 3 | Steady light to moderate rain cont…

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by Cecilia Levine
St. Mary's
Weather
Remnants Of Hurricane Ian To Soak Maryland This Weekend Remnants Of Hurricane Ian To Soak Maryland This Weekend
Remnants Of Hurricane Ian To Soak Maryland This Weekend All eyes in Maryland are staring at Hurricane Ian as it moves its way up the East Coast and is expected to make for a long, wet weekend. The storm laid waste to parts of Florida, though it has weakened as it makes its way north, but is still packing a punch as remnants of the near-Category 5 hurricane turned tropical storm impacts Maryland and neighboring states. According to the National Weather Service, a combination of tropical cyclone Ian to the south and strong high pressure to the northeast may bring impacts to the region beginning Friday night and persisting through the weekend.…

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by Zak Failla
Somerset
Weather
Remnants Of Hurricane Ian To Drench NJ This Weekend Remnants Of Hurricane Ian To Drench NJ This Weekend
Remnants Of Hurricane Ian To Drench NJ This Weekend As Hurricane Ian loosens its grip on Florida and turns to the Carolinas, New Jersey will be getting some remnants of the storm over the weekend. Rain is expected to begin in the evening hours Friday, Sept. 30 and continue through around the same time on Sunday, Oct. 2, according to the National Weather Service. The northern-most part of the Garden State can expect about a quarter inch to an inch-and-a-half of rain, while the Jersey Shore and the southern-most areas of the state could between three and four inches. Highs will be in the mid-60s with lows in the high 40s or low 50s. Meanwhil…

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by Cecilia Levine
Montgomery MD
Events
Rockville Cancels 'Rocktobierfest' As Severe Weather From Hurricane Ian Approaches Rockville Cancels 'Rocktobierfest' As Severe Weather From Hurricane Ian Approaches
Rockville Cancels 'Rocktobierfest' As Severe Weather From Hurricane Ian Approaches The City of Rockville has announced the cancelation of an anticipated festival scheduled for this weekend as Hurricane Ian continues to make its way up the coast, officials say. Rocktobierfest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, has been officially canceled after forecasts of inclement weather cover Montgomery County and surrounding areas after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the City of Rockville. Rocktobierfest, scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 1, is canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather. There is no makeup date for this event. pic.tw…

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by Annie DeVoe
Baltimore
News
Oceans Calling Music Festival Canceled As Hurricane Ian Makes Its Way Up The Coast Oceans Calling Music Festival Canceled As Hurricane Ian Makes Its Way Up The Coast
Oceans Calling Music Festival Canceled As Hurricane Ian Makes Its Way Up The Coast A massive and highly anticipated music festival scheduled to be hosted in Ocean City has been canceled as Hurricane Ian makes its way up the coast, continuing to cause damage and severe weather across the east, officials announce. The Oceans Calling Festival was scheduled to host major acts such as the Lumineers, Logic, Dave Matthews, and O.A.R. over the course of the weekend. Current unsafe weather conditions as well as forecasted conditions put festival organizers in the tough position to make the call to cancel the festival. Due to unsafe weather conditions on the Oceans Calling Fest…

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by Annie DeVoe
White Plains
Weather
Hurricane Ian Nears Category 5 Status As It Takes Aim On US, Projected Path Changes Hurricane Ian Nears Category 5 Status As It Takes Aim On US, Projected Path Changes
Hurricane Ian Nears Category 5 Status As It Takes Aim On US, Projected Path Changes Ian has strengthened to Category 4 hurricane status and its projected path has changed as it nears a direct hit on the southwest Florida coast with the potential to be one of the most devastating and costly storms in US history. Early Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, the center of Ian is now heading straight to the Fort Myers/Sarasota, Florida area, a notable shift in the path to the south southeast after early path projections had its track moving farther north toward Tampa and St.Petersburg. It is about 65 miles west-southwest of Naples, Florida at about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains
Weather
Hurricane Ian Expected To Reach Category 4 Status Before Taking Aim At US: Latest Track, Timing Hurricane Ian Expected To Reach Category 4 Status Before Taking Aim At US: Latest Track, Timing
Hurricane Ian Expected To Reach Category 4 Status Before Taking Aim At US: Latest Track, Timing Click here for a new, updated story: Hurricane Ian Nears Category 5 Status As It Takes Aim On US, Projected Path Changes Ian has strengthened to Category 3 hurricane status and is expected to become an even stronger storm on a path directly taking it to the United States. Early Tuesday morning, Sept. 27, the center of Ian is moving northward over Cuba after making landfall around 4:30 a.m. near Pinar Del Rio, a city in western Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's now packing winds of 125 miles per hour with a projected path having it making landfal…

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by Joe Lombardi