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Meteorologists and other weather experts use a variety of terms to keep the public aware of what is happening when a hurricane threatens. Here are some of the terms you may encounter. Advisory: Official information issued by tropical cyclone warning centers describing all tropical cyclone watches and Read More …
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch Saturday for the region, including Long Island, continuing until 10 p.m. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 58 mph could damage trees and power lines and result in scattered to numerous power outages, the NWS said. Read More …
UPDATE 9:13 p.m.: Snow, sleet and rain hit the Huntington area and are expected through Tuesday morning. School districts, including Half Hollow Hills, Elwood, Cold Spring Harbor, Harborfields and Northport, announced 2-hour delayed openings Tuesday, citing potentially hazardous road conditions. St. Anthony’s said it would Read More …
The Clark Gillies arena is available as a warming center Saturday until midnight, Town Supervisor Ed Smyth said. The arena at the Dix Hills Ice Rink will also be open on Christmas for those trying to stay out of the cold. Temperatures aren’t expected to Read More …
Optimum and PSEG-LI said Thursday that they are preparing as remants of Tropical Storm Nicole hit the Northeast on Friday. And Gov. Hochul directed state agencies Thursday to prepare emergency response assets. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory effective Friday at 10 p.m. through Read More …
Heavy rain is forecast to hit the Huntington area Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Ian head to the Northeast. The National Weather Service said Friday that Long Island could expect 2 to 3 inches of rain and gusting winds starting Friday night and continuing through Read More …
Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth has extended cooling center hours for the duration of the heat wave through Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory through Friday, and forecast temperatures in the 90s through Sunday. The following facilities are available for use as Read More …
As the heat wave continues this week, the Town of Huntington is extending lifeguard and operational hours at certain town facilities to help residents stay cool.. Supervisor Ed Smyth has designated various Town of Huntington facilities as cooling centers for residents for the duration of Read More …
A handful of power outages were reported around Huntington Monday afternoon after a thunderstorm swept through the area. Several people reported flickering lights or a temporary loss of cable service as well. More rain could be on the way. A severe thunderstorm watch is in Read More …
With the National Weather Service predicting a heat index as high as 104 Sunday, it’s helpful to know what that number means, aside from realizing that the day could be pretty yucky. The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body Read More …
The oppressive heat will continue Sunday, with the National Weather Service predicting temperatures in the low 90s in the Huntington area, and a possible heat index of 104. The weather service said the heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature Read More …
Thunderstorms and showers are expected for the Huntington area, many after 5 p.m. the National Weather Service said Monday afternoon. It said that some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning. The chance of precipitation is 70%. “New rainfall amounts Read More …