First Alert Weather: Tracking Hurricane Lee, Tuesday a.m.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast with a focus on Hurricane Lee in the tropics.
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CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast with a focus on Hurricane Lee in the tropics.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
During his visit, however, President Biden did not meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Hurricanes Idalia and Franklin recently contributed to strong riptides and flooding at Jones Beach.
Idalia made landfall as a powerful hurricane in the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast before being downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved across Georgia and into the Carolinas.
Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane over the Big Bend region of Florida, before continuing along its path toward Georgia and the Carolinas.
Hurricane Idalia caused heavy damage to Florida's Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous flooding to the streets from Tampa to Tallahassee.
The storm intensified overnight to a Category 4 before downgrading slightly. It crashed ashore in a sparsely populated area called Florida's Big Bend.
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
If the Idalia wreaks enough havoc, the name could be retired from the hurricane name list — following a trend for hurricane names that start with "I."
CBS New York's John Elliott is tracking Hurricane Idalia as it approaches Florida's Gulf Coast.
Idalia could hit the Florida Panhandle as a major hurricane and Franklin is already the Atlantic season's first major hurricane, forecasters said.
Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by Monday.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary, a Category 4 hurricane when it was churning in the Pacific before crashing ashore in Mexico, brought record-breaking rainfall to Southern California, flooding roads and causing mudslides and rock slides as it barreled north. Jason Allen reports.
Hilary was downgraded a few hours before landfall to a tropical storm as rain from the storm started spreading in Southern California, the National Weather Service said.
Forecasters warn flash flooding, mudslides and rockslides are still possible.
Forecasters expect catastrophic flooding in large parts of the southwest.
We are approaching peak hurricane season. The first Atlantic hurricanes tend to form in early to mid-August, and with warming waters, there could be less warning time. As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the time to prepare is right now. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/43YqAxH
Dr. David Robinson , a Rutgers University professor and New Jersey state climatologist, says we shouldn't let our guard down because it only takes one storm to wreak havoc on our area.
Authorities say residents across the state need to pay attention to evacuation routes and be prepared. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Hurricane season is just one week away. CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Vanessa Murdock speaks to the experts about how and why storms form and what you need to do to be ready.
Vanessa Murdock talks to the experts about what causes severe storms and gets tips on how the public can prepare.
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
CasaSalvo, Chef Salvo Lo Castro's first restaurant in New York City, opened in July.
Zohran Mamdani's opponents in the race for New York City mayor are trying to marshal their own armies to compete with the hardworking volunteers who helped the Queens assemblyman win the Democratic nomination.
It happened at around noon Wednesday at the Nostrand Houses at Avenue V near Batchelder Street.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
A New Jersey woman says her life was forever changed after she was assaulted back in 2020, but her attacker averted jail time.
Officials say safety is the number one concern as Hurricane Erin moves closer to our shores.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
While weather conditions have been pretty quiet to begin the week, they're going to become much more active in the short term.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency administrator returned to Long Island to focus on the safety of battery storage plants.
Zohran Mamdani's opponents in the race for New York City mayor are trying to marshal their own armies to compete with the hardworking volunteers who helped the Queens assemblyman win the Democratic nomination.
Back in December, Lewis-Martin and her son Glenn Martin II were indicted on bribery, money laundering and conspiracy charges.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The AARP New York-Gotham Polling & Analytics poll surveyed 1,376 likely voters, and found Mamdani well ahead of his nearest challengers with 41.8% support.
Wednesday's hearing was the first time parents of the victims spoke to the Legislature publicly.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
The Nationals held on to beat the Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending New York's three-game winning streak.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 20 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York has learned a former advisor to Mayor Adams allegedly handed a journalist a potato chip bag filled with cash. This comes as several of the mayor's associates are facing new corruption charges Thursday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A 5-year-old boy is hospitalized with a major head injury after falling from a fifth floor window in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with his mother on the phone about how he's doing and how the fall happened.
A Bronx man has been indicted in the 2017 shooting death of Cindy Diaz, who was struck by a stray bullet as she walked home after picking up dinner for her children.
Hurricane Erin is bringing dangerous conditions up the eastern seaboard. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal, Kerri Corrado and Lonnie Quinn report.
