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Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms
Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms A powerful cold front approaching from the west has triggered widespread rainfall that will collide with post-tropical cyclone Philippe, leading to the potential for flash flooding in parts of the Northeast. Scattered to numerous drenching downpours and embedded thunderstorms will become widespread on Saturday morning, Oct. 7, and last into the late afternoon or early evening, according to the National Weather Service. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the region until 8 p.m. Saturday. "Some of the flooding could be locally significant," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…
Cold Front Coming: Rainy Days Will Be Followed By Fall Temps Finally Cold Front Coming: Rainy Days Will Be Followed By Fall Temps Finally
Cold Front Coming: Rainy Days Will Be Followed By Fall Temps Finally After a day or two of rain, the weather will be feeling a lot more like fall here in the Northeast, meteorologists are saying. The temps this last week have hovered somewhere around 80 with sunny skies, but that's going to change by Sunday, Oct. 8, forecasters say.  While Friday, Oct. 6 will be cloudy with patchy fog and a high near 75, a temperature change is expected overnight into Saturday, Oct. 7, as a cold front sweeps through the region, the National Weather Service says. Showers will develop Friday into Saturday before the weather turns windy and cooler.  As the rain clears, the t…
Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals
Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals A powerful cold front accompanied by a complex storm system will run into the remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe to pelt the Northeast with heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. Some areas in the region could see up to 4 inches of rainfall from overnight Friday, Oct. 6 through the day on Saturday, Oct. 7. "A strong cold front will bring the potential for heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorm activity late tonight," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Friday morning, Oct. 6. "Due to saturated soil conditions and high st…
Hurricane Lee Set To Batter Northeast Coast With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain: Here's Timing Hurricane Lee Set To Batter Northeast Coast With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain: Here's Timing
Hurricane Lee Set To Batter Northeast Coast With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain: Here's Timing Hurricane Lee is now just hours away from unleashing damaging winds likely to cause scores of power outages along with drenching downpours in New England while coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents are expected in coastal New York and Connecticut. Updated story - New Tropical System Expected To Become Hurricane  The timing for Lee's effects is from Friday night, Sept. 15 into Saturday evening, Sept. 16. Tropical storm warnings and other advisories extend up the East Coast from Long Island to easternmost Maine. The newest computer models show Lee's expected landfall to be from…
Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England
Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England Watches and advisories now stretch from New York through New England as millions are expected to be affected by damaging winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lee. Click here for a new, updated story - Hurricane Lee Set To Batter Northeast Coast With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain: Here's Timing The newest computer models have the track of the massive system veering back a bit farthest east after models a day earlier projected landfall in coastal Maine. Now, its eye is expected to pass over land near the easternmost tip of Maine and Nova Scotia on Monday,  Sept. 18, near Halifax. As …
Hurricane Lee Won't Have Much Impact On Region, Weather Maps Show Hurricane Lee Won't Have Much Impact On Region, Weather Maps Show
Hurricane Lee Won't Have Much Impact On Region, Weather Maps Show Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall in Canada sometime over the weekend. What does that mean for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the mid-Atlantic states? Not a lot. ...TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON BERMUDA BEGINNING EARLY TOMORROW... ...RISK OF WIND, COASTAL FLOODING, AND... Posted by NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Lee's most-likely course shows it will make landfall in Atlantic Canada at the end of the week, and its most significant impacts will be felt in Halifax and some of New England. In New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the mid-Atla…
Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases
Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases A slight north-northwest shift in the projected track of Hurricane Lee poses an increased threat for the Northeast with landfall now possible in New England. Click here for the latest update - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England The newest computer models show possible landfall in eastern Maine early Monday morning, Sept. 18. Previous models had the likely landfall being in Nova Scotia, near Halifax. The effects of Lee will be felt for the first time in much of the East Coast beginning later in the day Wednesday morning, Sept. 13 wh…
Hurricane Lee Growing Larger Before Expected Northward Turn: Latest Projected Landfall Timing Hurricane Lee Growing Larger Before Expected Northward Turn: Latest Projected Landfall Timing
Hurricane Lee Growing Larger Before Expected Northward Turn: Latest Projected Landfall Timing Hurricane Lee is growing in size before it is expected to take a sharp northerly turn by midweek. Click here for a new, updated story: Hurricane Lee Track Shift Poses Increased Threat For Northeast, Possible New England Landfall As of around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, Lee is located about 550 miles south of Bermuda with 115 mile-per-hour winds. A Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, it's moving northwest at 6 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. Hurricane-force winds now extend 90 miles from Lee’s center, an increase from the weekend. Some slowing…
Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall
Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall Hurricane Lee has restrengthened as it is just days away from affecting a massive stretch of coastline along the East Coast. Click here for the latest update - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England As of early Monday morning, Sept. 11, Lee is located 340 miles north of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean with 120 mile-per-hour winds. Now a Category 3 storm, it's moving northwest at 7 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. It could briefly return to Category 4 status Tuesday morning, Sept. 12 before returning to Category 2 sta…
‘Critically’ Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Atlantic Beach; Here’s Where It Will Go Next ‘Critically’ Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Atlantic Beach; Here’s Where It Will Go Next
‘Critically’ Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Atlantic Beach; Here’s Where It Will Go Next One of the most endangered sea turtles in the world is on the road to rehabilitation after washing up on a Long Island beach. The rare Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle was discovered on the evening of Saturday, July 1, on the South Shore of Long Island at Atlantic Beach, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. Kemp’s Ridley is the most critically endangered species of sea turtle, according to wildlife experts. They are typically found in the Gulf of Mexico but occasionally make their way as far north as Nova Scotia. An Environmental Conservation Police Officer arrived a…
Canadian Fires: Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Across State, DEEP Warns Of Health Hazards Canadian Fires: Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Across State, DEEP Warns Of Health Hazards
Canadian Fires: Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Across State, Deep Warns Of Health Hazards Connecticut officials have issued a new warn for residents to expect heavy smoke conditions as wildfires continue to burn in Canada. Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) officials said the levels for Wednesday, June 7 have exceeded "unhealthy" for the entire state. That's especially worrisome for small children, people suffering from respiratory problems and the elderly, DEEP said.  Earlier report - Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region "When air quality is forecasted to be unhealthy, there is an increased …
Scattered Storms, Cooldown Will Follow Brief Stretch Of Warm Air Scattered Storms, Cooldown Will Follow Brief Stretch Of Warm Air
Scattered Storms, Cooldown Will Follow Brief Stretch Of Warm Air New update: Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible A round of scattered thunderstorms accompanying a cold front pushing through the region will lead to a drop in temperatures after a brief warmup in the opening days of June. Look for a high temperature in the mid-80s on Thursday, June 1 with hazy sunshine, and patchy smoke moving west from wildfires in Nova Scotia, according to the National Weather Service. Widespread high temps in the upper 80s to low 90s are on tap for Friday, June 2. As a backdoor cold front pushes through from…
Cold Front Will Lead To Chance For Thunderstorms, New Shift In Temperatures Cold Front Will Lead To Chance For Thunderstorms, New Shift In Temperatures
Cold Front Will Lead To Chance For Thunderstorms, New Shift In Temperatures A round of thunderstorms is possible later in the week as a cold front pushes through, leading to a new swing in temperatures. It will remain dry on Wednesday, May 31 with a high temperature in the mid-70s after a cool morning, according to the National Weather Service. There will be hazy sunshine with patchy smoke from the Nova Scotia wildfires though most of the smoke will be at high levels of the atmosphere, Things will heat up as the calendar flips from May to June. Look for a high temperature in the mid-80s on Thursday, June 1 with patchy morning fog and mostly cloudy …
Swings In Temps, Plume Of Smoke From Wildfires Highlight 5-Day Forecast Swings In Temps, Plume Of Smoke From Wildfires Highlight 5-Day Forecast
Swings In Temps, Plume Of Smoke From Wildfires Highlight 5-Day Forecast A cold front that passed through the region has led to the arrival of cooler temperatures in the area, but the next few days will see a swing back to warmer conditions before another shift for the weekend. High temperatures Tuesday, May 30 will be in the upper 60s to low 70s with mainly sunny skies, but haze in some spots, due mainly to a plume of smoke from wildfires in Nova Scotia which will arrive from the east to the west, according to the National Weather Service. As a result, there could be decreased air quality. (See the image above.) It will remain dry on Wednesday, May 31 wit…
Massive Great White Shark Tracked Near Virginia, Maryland Coasts Massive Great White Shark Tracked Near Virginia, Maryland Coasts
Massive Great White Shark Tracked Near Virginia, Maryland Coasts Officials are tracking a huge Great White shark that has been making its way up and down the East Coast for years and recently was spotted not far off the Virginia coast. “Breton” a 13-foot-3 shark that weighs in at nearly 1,500 pounds, was recently tracked by Ocearch to the Outer Banks, not far from the southern Virginia coast, where he has been known to frequent. Ocearch - which described itself as a “global non-profit organization conducting unprecedented research on our ocean’s giants in order to help scientists collect previously unattainable data in the ocean - has been tracking Bret…
'King Of Summer': Holocaust Survivor Who Worked At Camp For 71 Years From Tappan Dies 'King Of Summer': Holocaust Survivor Who Worked At Camp For 71 Years From Tappan Dies
'King Of Summer': Holocaust Survivor Who Worked At Camp For 71 Years From Tappan Dies A man who escaped the Holocaust at a young age and went on to become a mainstay at a summer camp for more than 70 years has died.  Rockland County resident Harry Vogel of Tappan died on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the age of 87, according to his obituary.  Born on Yom Kippur in Frankfurt, Germany in 1935, Vogel was the first son of Arthur Vogel, who was taken to Buchenwald concentration camp during the Holocaust. However, Vogel's father was given the option to buy his family's way out because he had children and family members in the US willing to sponsor them, and they made the ar…
Mayor Wu Will Light Christmas Tree At Boston Commons Next Week Mayor Wu Will Light Christmas Tree At Boston Commons Next Week
Mayor Wu Will Light Christmas Tree At Boston Commons Next Week Grab the boughs of holly, Boston it's time to deck the halls with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Boston Commons, the unofficial kick-off for the holiday season.  Mayor Michelle Wu will flip the switch for the 7,000 lights at the 81st-annual "Make the Common Glow for the Holidays" on Dec. 1. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. near the Visitor's Center at 139 Tremont St. “I am delighted to be able to celebrate this holiday tradition with our community, friends, and family at Boston Common,” Wu said in a news release. “The City is grateful to our friends in Nova Scotia, wh…
1,600-Pound Great White Shark Pinged Off Nantucket 1,600-Pound Great White Shark Pinged Off Nantucket
1,600-Pound Great White Shark Pinged Off Nantucket A 1,600-pound shark was tracked off the coast of Nantucket on Wednesday, July 6. Scot, the 12-foot-long white shark, "pinged" in George's Bank around 11:20 a.m., according to shark research group OCEARCH. A "ping" happens when an animal tag breaks the surface of the water, sending data. Scot's latest ping was not too far from where he was tagged by researchers in Nova Scotia in last September. He's been swimming up and down the East Coast ever since. Scot apparently swam nearly 500 miles since July 1, when he was tracked off the coast of Ocean City, MD.  Meet Scot, a 12'4", 1,644lb M…
Another Massive Shark Tracked Off Maryland Coast — This One 1,600 Pounds Another Massive Shark Tracked Off Maryland Coast — This One 1,600 Pounds
Another Massive Shark Tracked Off Maryland Coast — This One 1,600 Pounds A 1,600-pound shark was tracked off the Maryland coast on Friday, July 1. Scot, a 12-foot-long white shark, was "pinged" in the southern portion of Ocean City around 9 a.m., according to shark research group OCEARCH.  A "ping" happens when an animal tag breaks the surface of the water, sending data. Last week, an 883-pound white shark named Freya pinged in the area. Scot was tagged by researchers last September in Nova Scotia. Since then, he's swam all the way to the Gulf of Mexico and back up the East Coast. Meet Scot, a 12'4", 1,644lb Male Mature white shark we met during Expediti…
715 Pound Shark Pinged Off NJ Coast 715 Pound Shark Pinged Off NJ Coast
715 Pound Shark Pinged Off NJ Coast A 715-pound shark was pinged off the coast of New Jersey this week. Tancook, a juvenile white shark, surfaced around 9:30 p.m. May 25, according to Ocearch's shark tracker. It was not immediately clear how many miles off the coast the shark was. Tancook seems to really be loving the wrecks and artificial reefs off of @CapeCanaveralFL! He's been hanging out in this region for the past week. Tancook is a 9'7" & 715lb juvenile male white shark & you can track his movements on our #SharkTracker: https://t.co/8qMyuxvIHH pic.twitter.com/1hsse5YYy2 — OCEARCH (@OCEARCH) December 20, 20…
1,700 Pound Shark 'Pings' Off NJ Coast 1,700 Pound Shark 'Pings' Off NJ Coast
1,700 Pound Shark 'Pings' Off NJ Coast A 1,700-pound shark was tracked along the New Jersey coastline earlier this week. Mahone, a white shark, was pinged off the coast of Cape May on Dec. 7 just after 10 p.m., according to shark research group OCEARCH. It was not clear how many miles Mahone was swimming off the coastline. The adult male shark measures 13 feet and 7 inches and weighs 1,701 pounds -- making him the largest male shark tagged by OCEARCH in Canadian waters. Good morning Mahone! An adult male tagged off Lunenburg, NS on Oct 1, 2020. He measures in at 13 ft 7 in 1,701 lbs (4.14 m 771.6 kg) making him the LARGEST…
LATEST ON LARRY: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here LATEST ON LARRY: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here
Latest ON Larry: Larger, Stronger 'But Not Close Enough' For Concern Here Hurricane Larry may be getting larger and stronger, but it isn't worth worrying about in New Jersey and surrounding states, forecasters said Sunday. "The week ahead looks to be a relatively quiet one, with one cold front coming through on Wednesday with the chance for showers or a thunderstorm late in the day," said meteorologist Joe Cioffi. "Hurricane Larry will pass east of Bermuda by a close distance but not close enough to cause any major issues. "Then it turns northeast passing south and east of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland." That means New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut…
1,400-Pound Shark Swimming North Along Jersey Shore 1,400-Pound Shark Swimming North Along Jersey Shore
1,400-Pound Shark Swimming North Along Jersey Shore A 1,400-pound white shark was spotted this week swimming along the New Jersey coast. Breton "pinged" off the coast of Cape May on Tuesday, July 12 just before 7 p.m., according to shark research group OCEARCH. Breton has officially started his move North! This 13ft, 1,437lb male white shark is currently off of Cape May, NJ.Follow Along with Breton's Journey: https://t.co/sWUtXM0uRc📷: @robertsnowphoto #OCEARCH #FactsOverFear #Sharks #WhiteShark #SharkWeek pic.twitter.com/ydhME0wmmK — OCEARCH (@OCEARCH) July 12, 2021 Sharks will "ping" when their dorsal fin is above the surface long enou…
Two Great White Sharks Being Tracked Off Atlantic Coast Two Great White Sharks Being Tracked Off Atlantic Coast
Two Great White Sharks Being Tracked Off Atlantic Coast Before you dip your toes in the waters off the Atlantic Coast, know that two great white sharks are currently in the area, including near Long Island. The two are being tracked in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the New Jersey coast before they head north, said officials with Ocearch, a non-profit that tracks the location of sharks across the U.S. There were three great whites in the area, but one, Charlotte, an 8-foot, 338-pound teenager, pinged closer to Cape Cod on Tuesday, June 15, said Paige Finney with Ocearch.  The other two include Martha, a 184-pound, 7-foot fe…
3,500-Pound Great White Shark Pinged Off Jersey Shore Coast 3,500-Pound Great White Shark Pinged Off Jersey Shore Coast
3,500-Pound Great White Shark Pinged Off Jersey Shore Coast One of the largest tagged Great White sharks was spotted off the Jersey Shore coast last weekend. Nukumi, weighing in at more than 3,500 pounds, was pinged just before 8 p.m. Saturday near the deep submarine canyons in Monmouth County, according to research group OCEARCH's tracker. The 17-foot-2-inch shark wears a tag on her dorsal fin, and had ben swimming down from the Canadian waters last week. Nukumi -- pronounced noo-goo-mee -- was tagged by nonprofit research group OCEARCH Oct. 2, while swimming off the southern coast of Nova Scotia. “When you handle an animal of this size it w…
How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather
How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather Tired of hurricane and tornado warnings? Had enough pictures of skies on fire? Snuggle up, folks: Our local weather expert has the perfect forecast for you. Know that nice weather we’ve been having? It’s going to continue, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. “What a beautiful day it is outside,” Cioffi said Saturday. “As an added bonus, the sky is free from smoke from the West Coast wildfires. “We have no weather issues other than a few clouds coming into the mix on Sunday,” he said. “Days will be cool and nights will be chilly into Tuesday....The radars are silent and can take a vacation sinc…
Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane
Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Hurricane Teddy is projected to become a major hurricane and could directly hit Bermuda as it moves northwest, generating large swells expected to reach parts of the East Coast of the United States. It's now a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 miles per hour located about 625 miles east-northeast of the Lesser Antillies on Thursday morning, Sept. 17, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. Earlier report - Teddy Upgraded To Hurricane Status, Newly Released Path Takes Storm Toward Northeast Additional strengthening is forecast to occur du…
Tracking Dorian: Advisories Issued For Parts Of Area As Hurricane Moves Up East Coast Tracking Dorian: Advisories Issued For Parts Of Area As Hurricane Moves Up East Coast
Tracking Dorian: Advisories Issued For Parts Of Area As Hurricane Moves Up East Coast Advisories have been issued for parts of the New York metropolitan region as Hurricane Dorian moves up the east coast. The now Category 1 hurricane with 90 mph winds made landfall on North Carolina's Outer Banks around 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 after devastating the Bahamas earlier in the week. It's now on a path back off the coast moving north. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 for Long Island and southern Westchester and Fairfield counties. (See first image above.) A High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk Advisory are in ef…
Where's 'Cabot'?: Great White Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound Heads Out East Where's 'Cabot'?: Great White Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound Heads Out East
Where's 'Cabot'?: Great White Shark Spotted In Long Island Sound Heads Out East "Cabot," the great white shark spotted off the coast of Long Island Sound, has headed east. His latest pings, around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, show he is southwest of Montauk, according to researchers at ocean research group Ocearch.org. It had been tracked off the shore of Fairfield County in Greenwich. The news Monday, May 20 that a great white had been spotted off the coast of Long Island for the first time ever, was a shock.  So much so that for a while so many people logged onto to the site's tracker that it crashed, the group said on Twitter. Researchers made light of th…
Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island
Here Are Seven Places To Get A Perfect Steak On Long Island Is it tender and juicy or smothered in a special sauce? What makes your favorite steak so good? Here are seven places where you can find the perfect steak on Long Island. Sunset Grille, 4068 Sunrise Highway, Seaford: This neighborhood bar is unpretentious with live entertainment and a neighborhood vibe locals say. What's more? There's a great steak on the menu.  Sunset Grille told Daily Voice that the restaurant's steak is "11-ounce Prime sirloin filled with flavor, topped with house-made ketchup and mustard blended sauce." Local bands play there on weekends and there is also liv…
Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Lobster Roll On Long Island Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Lobster Roll On Long Island
Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Lobster Roll On Long Island Facebook foodies obliged quickly when asked where can you get the perfect lobster roll on Long Island. We had to narrow it to these five places: Lobster Roll, 1980 Montauk Highway, Amagansett: No lobster roll story would be complete without including the island's perfect lobster roll.  This world famous roadside restaurant with a beach, nautical vibe affectionately also called "Lunch" is also known for being where episodes of 'The Affair' have been filmed.  The star, of course, is the lobster roll Katie L. of New York City, on yelp calls "delicious, with generous amounts of succu…