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Western New York continues to set more warm weather records...and we're not done
(WKBW-TV) BUFFALO, NY — It's report card time! Report card time for the climatological summer, that is, as we are now half way through that time frame, which runs June 1 to August 31. If you thought it's been a warm one, you'd be correct. The numbers in the...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Hotel, restaurant, truck stop were proposed in Steuben County. Where does project stand?
While the pace of development hasn't quite matched the company's name, Quicklee's is still looking to build a major travel center at the old Ames Plaza site in Steuben County, located at the corner of Victory Highway and Erwin Hollow Road just off I-86. Erwin Deputy Town Manager Melissa Greenthal...
Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps'
Donations are flooding in for the victims devastated by a series of tornadoes that touched down in New York during a round of severe storms. At least six twisters touched down in Central New York between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service confirmed. They were identi…
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
State education officials propose changes to high school graduation requirements
State education officials are considering changing high school graduation requirements, including potentially eliminating the Regents exam as a mandatory component. The changes, which would directly impact Freeport School District, were presented to the Board of Regents by the State Education Department on June 10. Currently, students in the state can...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Microsoft outage impacting local service, business operations
Users worldwide are unable to access some Microsoft apps and services in a widespread outage beginning this morning, and that includes in central and northern New York. Airlines, DMVs and local government agencies are just some of the organizations being impacted. At Syracuse's Hancock Airport, many flights are delayed due to the outage.
Record number of tornadoes in July for NYS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On average New York State averages about 9 confirmed tornadoes per year. Seven tornadoes alone were confirmed on July 10, 2024, as the remnants of what was once Hurricane Beryl slid over New York State. Another 9 have been confirmed since then bringing the running total for July to 16 tornadoes, […]
Traffic backed up on I-86 after crash in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) – Traffic is currently backed up on I-86 in Chemung after a crash that took place earlier this evening. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, all eastbound traffic on I-86 in the Town of Chemung is being diverted at Exit 57 with traffic backed up for miles after the […]
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