‘Meandering’ with Hermine: Uncertain forecast, but storm surge and erosion remain biggest threat to East End
Weather forecasters have become fond of the word “meander” in their description of the movements of the post-tropical cyclone Hermine as it dances to its own tune over the Atlantic Ocean.
Suffolk declares state of emergency in advance of ‘potentially dangerous storm’
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has declared a state of emergency for the county, in preparation of Tropical Storm Hermine.
Hermine update: Tropical storm warning now in effect for Long Island, NYC
Storm surge and erosion impacts are the biggest local concerns from Hermine, forecasters say. Surge will build to between two and four feet across eastern Long Island Sound and Peconic and Gardiners Bays Sunday and Monday.
Weather update: Hermine’s impacts may be felt locally through Tuesday
Hurricane Hermine, downgraded to a tropical storm, will likely bring heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion to the East End Sunday night through Tuesday.
Soggy Labor Day weekend forecast: Tropical Storm Hermine may bring heavy rains, strong winds to East End
Tropical Storm Hermine will pass to our south and east this holiday weekend, bringing the potential for heavy rains and strong winds to the East End.
NWS warns boaters of severe t-storm, waterspouts and lightning strikes
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near central L.I. Sound at 3:05 p.m moving southeast at 15 knots.
Heat advisory is issued for Monday
A heat advisory has been issued for tomorrow afternoon, when soaring temperatures and high humidity will converge to produce heat index values of up to 101 degrees.
Air quality alert in effect again Saturday
An air quality alert is in effect today from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the pollutant ground-level ozone, also known as smog.
Air quality health advisory in effect today on Long Island for ozone pollution
An air quality health advisory is in effect today for Long Island, where the air quality index for the pollutant ground-level ozone is expected to reach 112, considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Air pollution from ground-level ozone prompts health advisory for Wednesday
Tomorrow's air quality index for Long Island is expected to reach 130 for the pollutant ground-level ozone, reaching the upper range of air pollution considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
