Life began returning to normal in western New York after a storm that at times dumped five inches of snow an hour on the region. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Weather”
Buffalo Storm: More Snow Expected in Western New York
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2022
A storm lasting through the weekend is underway on the eastern coasts of Lakes Erie and Ontario, with snowfall rates reaching over three inches per hour. Source: New York Times
Tornado Warning Jolts New Yorkers
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2022
A tornado warning was briefly issued for parts of New York City early Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of a sighting. A flash flood warning was in effect until 8:30 a.m. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Issues Travel Advisory, Warning of Heavy Rainfall
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Between two and four inches of rain was expected across the region, with the potential for flash flooding through early Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Source: New York Times
UPS Drivers Say ‘Brutal’ Heat Is Endangering Their Lives
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2022
As summers have grown hotter, high temperatures inside trucks without air conditioning have also sickened postal carriers and others who deliver America’s packages. A few have died. Source: New York Times
A Dry Summer Doesn’t Mean Serious Drought in New York
By Gotham Rex on August 9, 2022
Rain has been scarce in recent weeks, but forecasters think a busy hurricane season is on the way. Source: New York Times
New York: No. 1 Dream City and No. 3 on the Rat List
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2022
Surveys are all over the place in their views of the city, finding it vibrant and alluring, but also expensive, stressful and badly run. Source: New York Times
Heat Waves Sweep the Northeast Over Sweltering Weekend
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2022
Newark sets a record with five straight days of temperatures above 100 degrees, and other parts of the country, like Oklahoma, also experienced triple-digit heat. Source: New York Times
Heat Wave Expected to Break Record Temperatures on Sunday
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2022
Temperatures were forecast to set daily record highs in New York and Boston, among other places, before the weather cools down on Tuesday, meteorologists said. Source: New York Times
Heat Wave in New York: What Cooling Off Looks and Feels Like
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2022
How do you stay cool when the weather is so hot? The answers are as diverse as the city itself. Source: New York Times
Heat Wave: Why Home Offices Add to Con Ed’s Stress
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2022
As temperatures reach the mid-90s, New York’s electrical system will face an additional burden because of people working from home. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Forecast This Week Shows Temperatures in the 90s
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2022
Before that, damaging winds, thunderstorms and even tornadoes are possible late Monday. Source: New York Times
Runner Dies in Brooklyn Half Marathon
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
It’s the first death since 2014 in the 13.1-mile run from Prospect Park to Coney Island. It was not immediately clear whether heat had played a role. Source: New York Times
Snowstorm in Northeast Could Disrupt Travel and Power, Forecasters Say
By Gotham Rex on April 17, 2022
Though there is uncertainty about the storm’s track, a forecaster said “pretty impactful weather” could knock out power and make for sloppy commutes. Source: New York Times
Thousands Remain Without Power in Tennessee After Winter Storm
By Gotham Rex on February 7, 2022
Schools in the Memphis area were closed on Monday after an ice storm last week led to widespread power failures. Source: New York Times