Forecasters called it a “bomb cyclone” and predicted that the Boston area would be hit particularly hard. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Weather”
Here's When a Storm Is Considered a Blizzard
By Gotham Rex on January 29, 2022
The National Weather Service defines a blizzard by three criteria: blowing or falling snow, winds of at least 35 miles per hour, and visibility of a quarter mile or less for at least three hours. Source: New York Times
Winter Storm Expected to Blanket the Northeast in Snow
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2022
Significant snowfall could create perilous driving conditions for the Friday morning commute. Source: New York Times
What New Yorkers Need to Know About Tornadoes
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
While the chances of a tornado in any of the boroughs are slim, experts said one could still spawn from a severe thunderstorm and devastate the city. Source: New York Times
Storm Batters Long Island With Hail and Prompts Rare Tornado Warnings
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
A fast-moving storm affected New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, leaving in its wake uprooted trees and some power failures. Source: New York Times
Heavy Rain Soaks New York as Nor’easter Pounds the Region
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2021
A flash flood watch will be in effect all day as a storm system moves through New York and New Jersey. Source: New York Times
In Hurricane Ida's wake, NYC unveils blueprint to combat extreme weather
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2021
In the wake of historic flooding and more than a dozen deaths cause by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday unveiled a new plan to combat extreme weather. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
How Can New York City Prepare for the Next Ida? Here’s a To-Do List.
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
The recipe sounds simple: Improve drainage. Use plants, tanks and barriers to slow water. But it takes money and cooperation. Source: New York Times
Biden's Speech on Climate Change and Ida: Full Transcript
By Gotham Rex on September 7, 2021
“The nation and the world are in peril,” President Biden said after touring storm damage in New York and Jersey. “And that’s not hyperbole. That is a fact.” Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey Residents to Receive Federal Aid After Storm
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has estimated the state suffered at least $50 million in damages. Source: New York Times
New Jersey’s Stunning Storm Toll Includes Many Who Drowned in Cars
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England. Source: New York Times
Why Wasn’t New York Prepared for Hurricane Ida?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
New York City and state officials knew heavy rains were coming, but their preparations couldn’t save the city from death and destruction. Source: New York Times
Trapped in Basements and Cars, They Lost Their Lives in Savage Storm
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The storm’s victims included at least 15 people in New York State and 23 in New Jersey. Some died as waters inundated their basement homes. Source: New York Times
Ida Brings Flash Floods and Upheaval to New York City
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The sudden inundation from the remnants of Ida transformed familiar moments of life in New York City and its suburbs into something otherworldly, waterlogged and frightening. Source: New York Times
2 Months of Rain in a Day and a Half: New York City Sets Records
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
It’s already the second-wettest summer in city history, thanks to Tropical Storm Henri. Source: New York Times