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Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NY declares state of emergency as flooding, power outages and dangerous heat wave hit
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency across 32 counties in New York as the state faces a one-two punch of severe weather and a dangerous heatwave. Early Sunday, a line of intense thunderstorms swept across parts of the North Country, Central New York, the Southern Tier and the Capital Region. The storms brought damaging winds, torrential rain, flash flooding, downed trees, a deadly tornado and widespread power outages. Rainfall rates reached up to two inches per hour, with additional totals of 2 to 4 inches expected in areas already saturated. Flash flooding remains a serious threat in parts of Central New York, the Southern Tier, and the Mid-Hudson region, particularly from Broome to Ulster and Sullivan counties. As of midday Sunday, approximately 50,000 customers were without power statewide. Simultaneously, a multi-day heatwave is underway. Feels-like temperatures are expected to reach between 90 and 105 degrees through Tuesday across much of the state. 'Our hearts break for the tragic loss of life during last night's storms,' Hochul said. 'We are coordinating closely with local officials and have state emergency crews already on the ground.' In response, the State Emergency Operations Center has been activated. State agencies, including the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, are deploying resources such as light towers, pumps, generators and water rescue teams to impacted areas. Residents are urged to remain alert, avoid flooded roadways, limit outdoor activities during peak heat and sign up for local emergency alerts by texting their county or borough name to . Counties under the State of Emergency include: Albany, Bronx, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Kings, Madison, Nassau, New York, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Suffolk, Tioga, Ulster, Warren, Washington and Westchester. The most intense heat is expected to peak on Monday, with temperatures and humidity combining for as high as 110°F in some areas and closer to 105°F in other parts of the Empire State, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions will remain hot on Tuesday, with highs still in the 90s and the heat index predicted to surpass 100 in some parts of the Southern Tier and Central New York, but temperatures are expected to cool down starting Wednesday. Much of New York is under a heat advisory through Tuesday evening, according to the Weather Service. Several Southern Tier and Central New York counties are under an extreme heat warning through Monday evening. In those spots - including Onondaga, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga and Broome counties - "dangerously hot conditions" are predicted Monday, with heat index predicted to reach up to 110. In Rochester, the high reached 90 degrees on Sunday, which marked the warmest day of 2025 to date, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. It also reached 90 degrees in Poughkeepsie, 88 degrees in Syracuse as well as Central Park in New York City, 84 degrees in Albany and 82 degrees in Buffalo, according to Weather Service data. It reached 91 degrees at JFK International Airport in Queens and in Islip, Suffolk County, on Long Island. The high in parts of western New York is predicted to reach the mid-90s Sunday By midweek, many areas could see a return to more typical summer temperatures in the low to mid-80s, according to forecasters. Extended periods of high heat and humidity can cause heat-related illnesses, particularly for: Young children Older adults People with chronic health conditions Those without access to air conditioning Stay hydrated and indoors where it's air-conditioned. Avoid peak heat hours by scheduling outdoor activities for early morning or evening. Never leave children or pets in vehicles, even briefly. Check on neighbors and family, especially those without cooling. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, including confusion, dizziness, or rapid pulse. Call 911 immediately if symptoms appear. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: NY state of emergency: Flooding, power outages, and heat wave hit
CBS News
08-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Crews battling multiple brush fires on Long Island, officials say
Crews were battling several brush fires on New York's Long Island Saturday. There were "three major brush fires" burning on the island's East End, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine reported. The size and scope of the blazes was still unclear. There was also no word on what may had sparked them, or whether any structures were threatened. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement Saturday afternoon that she had spoken with Romaine and "informed him that the State of New York is here to provide any resources and support he needs." Hochul said that the New York National Guard had been deployed to provide air support, along with personnel from the "Office of Emergency Management, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Conservation, State Parks and the New York State Police." "Public safety is my top priority, and I'm committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe," Hochul said. Sunrise Highway was shut down past exit 58, along with Speonk Riverhead Road, officials say. The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team said ongoing winds, along with very low levels of humidity, were creating an increased risk of wildfire development throughout the weekend. Officials were expected to provide an update later Saturday afternoon.
CBS News
08-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Crews battling several brush fires on Long Island, police say
Crews are battling several brush fires on Long Island. Sunrise Highway at Railroad Avenue is shut down in both directions, along with Speonk Riverhead Road, officials say. Gov. Kathy Hochul released the following statement: "Minutes ago, I spoke with County Executive Ed Romaine about the brush fire in the Pine Barrens and informed him that the State of New York is here to provide any resources and support he needs. The New York National Guard has already begun providing air support by helicopter and is coordinating with local law enforcement. I have also deployed personnel from the Office of Emergency Management, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Conservation, State Parks and the New York State Police to assist Suffolk County's response to this crisis. Public safety is my top priority, and I'm committed to doing everything possible to keep Long Islanders safe." Officials are expected to provide an update later Saturday afternoon. The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team says the ongoing winds, along with very low levels of humidity, are creating an increased risk of wildfire development throughout the weekend.
