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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions Released: Elevated Risk For US Impacts
Experts have just released their predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, and while the total number of storms is not expected to break records, the risk for significant US impacts is expected to remain elevated.
The season runs from Monday, June 1, through Monday, Nov. 30. AccuWeather is forecasting 11-16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes, and two to four major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher. Experts predict three to five of these storms will have direct impacts on the US, such as landfall, tropical-storm-force winds, or significant flooding.
The 2026 Atlantic hu…
Track, Timing For Widespread New Winter Storm Comes Into Focus: Snow, Ice To Disrupt Travel
A potent new winter storm is set to sweep across the Midwest and Northeast early next week, bringing widespread snow, ice, and rain to millions.
The storm, fueled by a fresh surge of Arctic air, is expected to begin Sunday night, March 1, and continue into Monday, March 2, according to AccuWeather.
The storm will develop as warm, moist air collides with a dome of Arctic air, creating a corridor of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow is expected generally from Washington, DC, through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and just south of New York.
A look at precipitation types for …
Historic Blizzard: This Northeast Locale Saw Most Snowfall With 37.9 Inches; See Highest Totals
A historic Nor’easter that swept through the region has left some jaw-dropping numbers in its wake, both in terms of snowfall totals and wind gusts.
The storm caused widespread disruptions, including road closures, power outages, and flight cancellations, but also delivered some record-breaking snow totals.
Snowfall Totals
The heaviest snow fell across parts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Warwick, Rhode Island, reported the highest preliminary snowfall total of 37.9 inches, which could mark a new state record. Warwick is located in East-Central Rhode Island in…
Latest Town-By-Town Snowfall Totals As Massive Storm Slams Westchester, Tristate
Here's a rundown of updated snowfall totals from downstate New York, northern New Jersey, and Connecticut for a historic, massive Nor'easter that arrived Sunday night, Feb. 22, continuing into Monday, Feb. 23.
Some spots had already seen as much as 20 inches by mid-morning Monday, and approached 30 inches later in the day.
Central Park in Manhattan recorded 19.7 inches, making it the heaviest snowstorm for the city in over five years and nearly approaching all-time records.
Over 650,000 customers lost power across the region, with the heaviest outages concentrated in New Jersey, Massachuse…
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Hudson Valley, LI: Up To 13 Inches Of Snow Forecasted
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island as a strengthening storm system could bring heavy snow and strong winds to the region late this weekend.
The National Weather Service in New York said the watch is in effect from Sunday morning, Feb. 22, through Monday afternoon, Feb. 23, for portions of southeast New York, including Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, New York City, and Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.
Forecasters say 6 to 10 inches of snow are possible, along with wind gusts up to 40 mph. Tra…
Is All That Fog Just Rapidly Melting Snow? Why NY Is In A Haze
No, that’s not wildfire smoke this time. If you stepped outside Tuesday, Feb. 17, and wondered why the air looked hazy, the culprit is likely rapidly melting snow.
As temperatures rose across the region, melting snow added moisture to the lowest levels of the atmosphere, creating the perfect setup for dense fog.
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for large portions of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, with visibility expected to drop to one-quarter mile or less, forecasters said.
So why did it get so foggy so fast?
Rapidly melting snow boosts moisture near the ground, Cleveland.com…
State Of Emergency Declared In NY As Heavy Snow Targets Hudson Valley, NYC, Long Island: Hochul
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency as a major winter storm threatens to bring heavy snowfall, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages across much of New York — including the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
The emergency declaration, announced on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, covers more than 40 counties, including Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, Albany, Nassau, Suffolk, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Westchester counties, as forecasters warned of four to eight inches of snow across the Mid-Hudson region and …
Here's Where The Wind Blew Hardest In The Hudson Valley Over Weekend
Powerful winds swept across the Hudson Valley on Sunday, Nov. 16, with several areas seeing gusts topping 40 to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS released its highest wind reports early Monday morning, Nov. 17, showing widespread strong gusts across Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.
Westchester Sees Highest Winds
The strongest recorded gust in the region hit 55 mph at White Plains Airport around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16, making Westchester County the hardest-hit area in the region.
In addition to the 55 mph gust at the airport, a …
Freeze Warning Issued For Lower Hudson Valley, Long Island, NYC
Bundle up, New Yorkers — the first widespread freeze of the season is on the way.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for large portions of southeast New York, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and parts of the Hudson Valley, effective from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Forecasters say temperatures will fall to between 30 and 32 degrees, which could kill crops and other sensitive plants.
According to the NWS, the warning covers southern Westchester County, New York City, and Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Residents …
