White Plains, NY
News
Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage
Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage New Updates:  Buses to Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Severe Storms In Hudson Valley At Least 1 Dead After Severe Storms With Flash Flooding Pound Hudson Valley Due to the impact of severe storms in the Hudson Valley leaving behind high water, trees, boulders, and other debris, sections of Metro-North's Hudson Line tracks north of Croton-Harmon have become impassable.  As a result, Metro-North Railroad service between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie has been suspended, and is expected to remain unavailable at least through the day Monday. Crews will be working to eval…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Potential Rainfall Rates Of 1 To 2 Inches Per Hour Could Result In Flash Flooding, Hochul Warns Potential Rainfall Rates Of 1 To 2 Inches Per Hour Could Result In Flash Flooding, Hochul Warns
Potential Rainfall Rates Of 1 To 2 Inches Per Hour Could Result In Flash Flooding, Hochul Warns Heavy downpours from a powerful storm system with potential rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour could result in flash flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers. Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for additional severe weather expected to impact most of the state Sunday afternoon, July 9 into Monday, July 10. Localized flooding is expected in urban areas, roads, and small streams.  "Throughout the weekend, parts of the state will continue to be at risk for flooding from storms bringing heavy rain, especially in those areas already hard-hit by rains and flooding …

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
Weather
Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul
Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for potentially severe weather this weekend. As thunderstorms are expected across the state this weekend - especially today and Sunday, July 9 - bringing the potential for impacts in flood-prone areas, New Yorkers are being advised to monitor their local forecast for the latest weather conditions and to sign up for emergency alerts. "From unhealthy air quality to extreme heat, Mother Nature has certainly tested New Yorkers over the past several weeks and it looks like that trend will continue this weekend," Hochul said. "Much of the state s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Thunderstorms: Here's Timing Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Thunderstorms: Here's Timing
Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Thunderstorms: Here's Timing An approaching cold front will bring a new line of showers and thunderstorms to the region. The projected time frame for storm activity is from late in the afternoon Tuesday, June 27 until late Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service says. Some of the storms could be severe with wind gusts of 50 miles per hour or more, hail, and flash flooding. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.) Prior to the arrival of the storms, it will be mostly cloudy during the day on Tuesday with a high temperature generally in the upper 70s. It should be dry much of Wednesday, June 28,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Severe Weather Threat: Scattered Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Scattered Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Scattered Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes There will be a threat of severe storms in much of the region with damaging winds, flash flooding, hail, and isolated tornadoes possible. The storms are expected to develop in the mid-Atlantic and track east by late in the afternoon on Monday, June 26. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Hail could be around 1 inch in diameter, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "Localized flash flooding is also possible," the statement said. It will be cloudy throughout the day on Monday with the h…

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by Joe Lombardi
Towson, MD
Weather
Damaging Thunderstorms, Hail Could Be Heading To DMV Region Damaging Thunderstorms, Hail Could Be Heading To DMV Region
Damaging Thunderstorms, Hail Could Be Heading To DMV Region The National Weather Service is cautioning residents in the DMV region that some troubling storms could be coming to the area. An alert was issued on Sunday afternoon advising that there is "an increased confidence" that there will be severe thunderstorms with possible hail and damaging winds on Monday, June 26.  The "weather threat" is listed between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for those east of I-95, while it is set between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. east of the highway. According to weather officials, winds may reach upwards of 60 mph in some neighborhoods, and "large hail (is possible)"  Some areas may…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
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
Harrison, NY
Weather
Super Soaker: Slow-Moving Storm System Brings Drenching Downpours, Flooding To Region Super Soaker: Slow-Moving Storm System Brings Drenching Downpours, Flooding To Region
Super Soaker: Slow-Moving Storm System Brings Drenching Downpours, Flooding To Region Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer. It also led to the much-awaited easing of severe drought conditions in much of the region as drenching downpours moved through the region during the afternoon, evening, and overnight hours. And it's not over yet, with plenty more rainfall falling on Tuesday, Sept. 6 as a slow-moving storm system barrels through from the west to the east. Downpours are expected at times through the early evening, before tapering off to showers after nightfall. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected across much of the area, with locally higher…

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District Severe weather could be an issue around the region Thursday, July 28. The National Weather Service in Albany issued a severe thunderstorm watch that included much of the region, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Forecasters said an approaching cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the region, mainly after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain possible, leading to concerns over flash flooding. Power outages are also a possibility. Current outages and estimated restoration times can be found on t…

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by Michael Mashburn
White Plains, NY
Weather
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat A new round of steamy thunderstorms will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years, but not before sweltering conditions last through the weekend. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above.) "There is a threat for isolated to scattered instances of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on Monday afternoon into evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Sunday, July …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For CT, With Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For CT, With Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For CT, With Damaging Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for all of Connecticut as a new round of storms is expected to roll through with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible. The watch went into effect Thursday, July 21 at 11:40 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, the National Weather Service noted. "Heavy downpours are likely in storms, which could lead to urban and poor drainage flooding and possibly isolated flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Severe Weather Forecast: High Winds, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS Severe Weather Forecast: High Winds, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS
Severe Weather Forecast: High Winds, Hail, T'Storms Predicted In PA By NWS Hail, high winds, high temperatures, thunderstorms, and some flooding are all in the forecast across Pennsylvania for Tuesday, July 5, according to the National Weather Service. "Damaging large hail", "large wind gusts", and fast-moving thunderstorms may hit homes in Pennsylvania, throughout the day but are expected to be at their worst after 2 p.m., the NWS forecasts. The Doppler radar indicts more heavy rain will arrive with the thunderstorms this afternoon, in addition to the rain that have already fallen in the morning, according to the outlet. Due to this, minor flooding is ongoing and…

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by Jillian Pikora