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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. 

Freighter freed from ice; ships on their way out of Seaway | NCPR News

Source: Freighter freed from ice; ships on their way out of Seaway | NCPR News

Adirondack Life Article – From Jamaica to Peru – Adirondack Life

Source: Adirondack Life Article – From Jamaica to Peru – Adirondack Life Absolutely wonderful Adirondack Life story about the Jamaican apple pickers at Forrence Orchards. Another story appeared a few weeks ago in the New York Times. This story has additional information. It’s enjoyable to read.

TOPS Hosts Hurricane Relief Donation Drive

TOPS FRIENDLY MARKETS HOSTS HURRICANE RELIEF DONATION DRIVE What: Tops Markets will be hosting a Hurricane Relief Donation Drive across its four state footprint on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, 2017 to assist those affected by Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, and anticipated impact of Hurricane Jose. Cash donations will be accepted at all […]

Tornato Watch In Effect

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 461 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN NEW YORK CLINTON ESSEX FRANKLIN ST. LAWRENCE IN VERMONT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VERMONT ADDISON IN NORTHWEST VERMONT CHITTENDEN FRANKLIN GRAND […]

Water is Very High in Area Streams and Lakes

Click here to view Ausable Chasm at 7:40 a.m. today. (June 30, not July 30 as stated at the beginning of the video)  FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BURLINGTON HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN VERMONT, AS […]

Source: National.Weather.Service 10:08am EDT, Wed May 31

STRONG TO LOCALLY SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON… SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP FROM THE EASTERN ADIRONDACKS EAST INTO VERMONT THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING. A FEW OF THE STORMS WILL LIKELY TREND STRONG TO POSSIBLY SEVERE. THE GREATEST THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER WILL BE FROM 200 PM TO 700 PM WITH LARGE HAIL […]