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Weather in NYC: Staten Island is under flood warning on Thursday


Weather in NYC: Staten Island is under flood warning on Thursday

On Wednesday at 4:42 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning, effective Thursday between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Staten Island. The weather service explains: “If you must travel, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around roadblocks or through waters of unknown depth. Take necessary […]

Weather in New York: Flood warning for Westchester County on Friday


Weather in New York: Flood warning for Westchester County on Friday

At 4:42 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning that is in effect for Westchester County between midnight and 3 a.m. Friday. The weather service adds: “If you must travel, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around roadblocks or through waters of unknown depth. Take […]

Weather in NYC: Flood warning for Staten Island until Wednesday night


Weather in NYC: Flood warning for Staten Island until Wednesday night

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, effective for Staten Island between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday. The weather service reports: “Flooding up to half a foot above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near shore and coast.” “Short-term, minor flooding of the more vulnerable areas near […]

NY Weather Update: Coastal flooding alert affects Westchester County through Wednesday afternoon


NY Weather Update: Coastal flooding alert affects Westchester County through Wednesday afternoon

The National Weather Service issued an updated Coastal Flood Warning at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, effective between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday for Westchester County. The weather service advises: “Do not drive through flooded roads.” Weather alert breakdown: advisories, observations and warnings Flash flood warning: take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a […]

Social Security’s latest COLA update: How much more will beneficiaries get next year?


Social Security’s latest COLA update: How much more will beneficiaries get next year?

With just a month to go until the official figures are released, welfare recipients are set to see the smallest cost of living increase in three years. The most recent forecast from the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League projects the COLA to be 2.5% next year, based on a decline in consumer price data from 2% […]

Flood warning for Autauga and Chilton counties until Saturday morning


Flood warning for Autauga and Chilton counties until Saturday morning

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 3:19 a.m. Saturday that is in effect until 6:30 a.m. for Autauga and Chilton counties. The weather service describes: “Flooding of small rivers is expected due to excessive rainfall.” “Minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas,” the weather service says. “Turn back, don’t drown, if […]

Weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Russell and Barbour counties early Friday morning


Weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Russell and Barbour counties early Friday morning

The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:57 a.m. Friday predicting severe thunderstorms until 5:45 a.m. for Russell and Barbour counties. Residents could have to contend with wind gusts of up to 80 km/h. “At 4:57 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Hawkinsville or 16 miles southeast of Hurtsboro, […]

Update: Thunderstorms with hailstone-sized hail and damaging winds in Russell County on Friday


Update: Thunderstorms with hailstone-sized hail and damaging winds in Russell County on Friday

At 5:49 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service issued an updated severe weather warning that is in effect until 6:00 a.m. for Russell County. Prepare for hailstones the size of quarters (1 inch) and wind gusts up to 60 mph. “At 5:49 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was identified near Fort Moore/Lawson Army Air Field, 9 […]

Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail hit McKean and Elk counties on Friday


Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail hit McKean and Elk counties on Friday

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for McKean and Elk counties at 7:09 p.m. Friday until 7:45 p.m. The storms are expected to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour. “At 7:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Marienville, moving northeast at 15 […]

Deshea Townsend’s great book helps Alabama rookie prepare for his NFL debut


Deshea Townsend’s great book helps Alabama rookie prepare for his NFL debut

Deshea Townsend has played in 191 NFL games during the regular season. Only six former Alabama players have played more games. Townsend, now the Detroit Lions’ defensive backs coach, will send another former Crimson Tide cornerback onto the field for his first NFL game on Sunday night. Terrion Arnold was selected by the Lions at […]