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The air quality is considered “moderate” in most of the region as of Tuesday morning, according to the interactive map on the website IQ Air. That means sensitive groups — such as children, the elderly, people with asthma, and people with heart disease — should reduce outdoor exercise. Everyone could be at risk for eye, […]
Rochester Central School District is implementing early dismissal for PreK through 8th grade on Monday and Tuesday, June 23 and 24. The school says students will get lunch before dismissal and all after-school activities are canceled. Parents should click here to find out the exact dismissal time for their child’s school. Graduation and moving-up ceremonies will […]
June Bacon-Bercey was a pioneering African American meteorologist and one of the first women to hold a significant role in the field of weather science. Born in 1932, she made history in 1959 as the first African American woman to earn a degree in meteorology. She later became the first African American woman to work […]
A rock salt shortage in New York State is causing significant concern for contractors and local governments as they seek supplies during winter. In Wayne County, over 150 trucks were seen lining up at Lakeside Quality Building Products in Ontario to purchase the available salt. The company is sourcing from various locations but is limiting […]
As the temperatures continue to drop, Rochester city and Monroe County leaders shared some new resources for folks struggling to stay warm. In Rochester when temperatures drop below 32 degrees, a “Code Blue” is enacted. This means additional services are offered to protect folks from the frigid temps. This year, those opportunities are expanding. “So, […]
Traffic Alert: Due to heavy lake-effect snow, I-90 westbound is closed from Exit 59 (Dunkirk–Fredonia–NY Route 60) to the Pennsylvania state line. Additionally, a ban on tandem trucks and empty commercial vehicles is in effect from Exit 53 (Buffalo–Canada–Niagara Falls–I-190) to the PA state line. Motorists should expect delays and consider alternate routes. Rochester Area: […]
A weak La Niña is expected to develop this winter, significantly influencing weather patterns across the U.S. La Niña, marked by cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific, typically alters storm tracks and jet stream patterns, resulting in wetter conditions in the northern U.S. and drier weather in the South. This winter, the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, […]
The Security Secretary told reporters earlier this week that FEMA can meet immediate needs but doesn’t have enough money to make it through the hurricane season. Last week Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast part of the country killing 160 people. Hurricane season runs between June 1st through November 30th. Mayorkas says FEMA doesn’t have funding to […]
It was confirmed by the National Weather Service that Canandaigua was hit with a tornado earlier this week. National Weather Service confirms EF0 tornado touched down in Canandaigua (13wham.com)
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Canandaigua on Monday afternoon, registering maximum winds of 75 mph and a track length of 0.7 miles. Chief Meteorologist Eric Snitil provided live coverage of the Tornado Warning and later assessed the damage reports, which included snapped poles and toppled trees. […]
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