Hazy skies in NYC; worst air quality in years
An air quality alert is in effect for all five NYC counties through Tuesday night and conditions were deemed “unhealthy” as of 4 pm. “People with respiratory problems such as asthma should reduce overexertion outdoors,” the city warned in a message on social media. Air Quality Health Advisory: Until 12:00 AM on 7/21. People w/respiratory […]
Sweltering heat and humidity return to NYC
Scorching heat and sweltering humidity return to the city for the next 48 hours with a combination that will cause temperatures to feel close to 100 degrees or higher. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the city beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday and running through Friday night. “Summer returns with the accumulation […]
Follow the rain in NYC; Storm Elsa arrived
Tropical Storm Elsa has reached the New York area with heavy rains until at least 9 a.m. A flash flood warning is in effect until noon. “There is a flash flood alert in effect until noon today as we expect the rain and wind to stop later this morning,” the city said in a message […]
Heavy thunderstorm with lightning over NYC; Storm ‘Elsa’
A strong storm has hit various parts of the city and surrounding areas in what is supposed to be part – or at least a breakthrough – of Storm Elsa that is about to hit New York. Even though it had been anticipated that it would rain, the sudden rain and its intensity seemed to […]
They issue a heat advisory for New York City
Summer temperatures are felt today, very intensely, in the city. There is an alert for high temperatures, which will approach triple digits when humidity is added to the wind chill. We have the report, live from Upper Manhattan, with more details. .
Strong winds wreak havoc in Sunset Park
The truck that Luis Mejía uses to work in construction and that he always parked here where a tree trunk fell. He was lucky because his vehicle was not affected: “I was saying thank God that I did not park my car higher but it did affect the two cars there of the neighbors.” And […]
Another snowstorm is forecast over New York
According to the weather forecast for this Sunday, New York City will again have between three and five inches of snow. Although it will not be the same intensity as Monday’s storm, slippery streets are expected. This is a fast-paced coastal storm. NY1 meteorologists predict that the first flakes will start to fall at 8 […]
New York begins cleaning up the city after the storm
The biggest challenge for New Yorkers after a snowfall is clearing accumulated snow from sidewalks, streets and vehicles. We have the report, live from Washington Heights, on how the situation is from that point in the city. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the coronavirus: Coronavirus outbreak .
New York begins cleaning up the city after the storm
The biggest challenge for New Yorkers after a snowfall is clearing accumulated snow from sidewalks, streets and vehicles. We have the report, live from Washington Heights, on how the situation is from that point in the city. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the coronavirus: Coronavirus outbreak .
New York declared a state of emergency due to storm
The Mayor of New York declares the city in a state of emergency. An accumulation of more than a foot of snow has been forecast. Travel restrictions are in effect from six in the morning: only essential vehicles can circulate. Since Sunday, de Blasio has asked New Yorkers to stay home. “Snow is coming to […]