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Hot summer means gooey bacteria blooms on Lake Champlain | NCPR News

Source: Hot summer means gooey bacteria blooms on Lake Champlain | NCPR News

John Hart Reports on May 1, 2019 Weather in SE Peru, NY

Snow flurries for a few minutes at 12:15PM in SE Peru…. 34 was the low at 8:00AM. Then temp made it to 39, setting 36-year RECORD LOW “HIGH TEMP” FOR MAY DAY in SE Peru!!! According to my equipment, the temp held at 39 12:15 ’til 2:25, and has dropped to 37 at 8:01PM!

Flood warning in place along lake shore

Source: Flood warning in place along lake shore | News | pressrepublican.com

Flood Watch, Ice Jams Possible: Current Outdoor Conditions (Mar 14) 

Source: Flood Watch, Ice Jams Possible: Current Outdoor Conditions (Mar 14) – – The Adirondack Almanack

Winter Storm Warning for Eastern Clinton, New York

From 1:00pm EST, Tue Feb 12 until 4:00pm EST, Wed Feb 13 Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions Issued by: Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service, …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…HEAVY SNOWFALL EXPECTED. SNOW MIXES WITH SLEET ACROSS PORTIONS OF NORTHERN […]

Ferry crossing closed due to high winds

Source: Ferry crossing closed due to high winds

Icy conditions contribute to lots of injuries 

Source: Icy conditions contribute to lots of injuries | News | pressrepublican.com

Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine | CSNY

Source: Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine | CSNY

Apple Valley Senior Housing – November 16, 2018

Heavy Snowfall in Peru – School Cancelled

Nov. 16, 2018 – The snow stopped about 9:45 a.m. with an unofficial 10 inches on the ground.

Local rivers nearing record lows

Source: Local rivers nearing record lows | Local News | pressrepublican.com

‘Dangerously low’ water levels lead to state of emergency in Willsboro – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: ‘Dangerously low’ water levels lead to state of emergency in Willsboro – Sun Community News & Printing

National Weather Service Details the May 4th Storm

Click here to view the National Weather Service’s summary of the severe weather conditons that struck this region on May 4, 2018.  Your Peru Gazette Editor was out of town at the time of the storm; hence, I was not able to cover the event.

East Branch of Ausable River over flood stage | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: East Branch of Ausable River over flood stage | News | pressrepublican.com

Strong winds fell trees, utility poles around region | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Strong winds fell trees, utility poles around region | News | pressrepublican.com

A Storm-Related Message from NYSEG

We’re monitoring weather forecasts for heavy winds predicted across the state Our storm readiness teams have been preparing and planning to ensure resources and crews are available to respond to any reports of downed power lines and power outages from storms. We continue to closely monitor weather forecasts, with strong winds expected across the state tomorrow […]

Cleanup begins for Plattsburgh mobile home park; some homes “completely destroyed” in flood | NCPR News

Source: Cleanup begins for Plattsburgh mobile home park; some homes “completely destroyed” in flood | NCPR News

Some Underwood families can return to homes | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Some Underwood families can return to homes | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh mobile home park evacuated after ice jams, flooding (updated) | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh mobile home park evacuated after ice jams, flooding (updated) | NCPR News

Last Friday morning Rainbow Falls was about 80% frozen over. The ice must have broken loose that afternoon. Strange to see the water so high today (Monday) with the air temperature only 8 degrees and -8 last night. The ice level at the Carpenter’s Flat Bridge has risen dramatically.

Road Closure

State Route 9 is closed at the Carpenters Flats bridge between the Plains Road and Jabez Allen Road (Peru/ Keeseville) due to ice issues in the Ausable River.

Route 9N in Jay, NY Today

Beauty That Can’t Be Suppressed

Mother Nature expresses her beauty along the Jarvis and Union Roads even during a rain storm. 10:45 AM on January 12, 2018.

Flood Warning For Small Streams

Issuing Office: Burlington Source: National.Weather.Service 10:42am EST, Fri Jan 12 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR SMALL STREAMS FOR… AN ICE JAM ACCOMPANIED BY RAIN AND SNOWMELT IN… SOUTHWESTERN CLINTON COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW YORK… SOUTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW YORK… NORTHWESTERN ESSEX COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW […]

Warm Temperatures and Rain Means Rising Waters

The Ausable River ice cover at Ausable Chasm was relatively solid at 10:15 this morning as was the ice cover at Carpenter’s Flat Bridge and Ausable Point.  It’s 49 degrees at noon. Click here for video.