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National Weather Service Burlington North Country Rain Totals

NWS tallied up the rain from the past two days. Most rain fell along Route 11, causing widespread flooding in the difficult-to-flood St. Lawrence Valley. The Little Salmon River at Bombay reached a record crest before flatlining from debris, besting March 31st, 1998.

National Weather Service [Aug 9 1215 PM] Flood Warning for Chittenden VT, Clinton NY, Franklin VT, Grand Isle VT through 315 PM.

NYSEG: “We’re preparing for remnants of Tropical Storm Debby

Heavy rain and potential flooding expected We’re preparing for the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby, which is expected to bring heavy rain, potential flooding, and possible severe weather to our entire NYSEG service area on Thursday and Friday. Our teams have been closely monitoring weather forecasts, strategically planning and readying our crews and equipment. To prepare, […]

Flood watches issued in New York ahead of heavy rain and potential flooding from Debby

The heaviest rain and highest flood risk from northern New York to the Champlain Valley Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Flood Watch – National Weather Service Burlington VT 315 AM EDT Wed Jul 31 2024

Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor- Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Richmond, Bethel, Shelburne, Middlebury, Fair Haven, Port Henry, Bristol, Montpelier, Champlain, Killington, Ludlow, Ripton, Rutland, St. Johnsbury, Alburgh, Johnson, Bradford, Richford, White River Junction, Burlington, Lunenburg, Underhill, Stowe, Randolph, Swanton, East Wallingford, St. Albans, South Hero, […]

National Weather Service – Flash Food Warning and Flash Flood Emergency Explained

[7/30 5 AM] With considerable flash flooding occurring across portions of eastern Vermont, here’s a refresher of the difference between a Flash Flood Warning and a Flash Flood Emergency #vtwx

Vermont in top 10 states with most federal disaster declarations, new study says

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Rick Curry beats the heat

July 17, 2024—Rick Curry beat the heat and humidity early this morning. At 6:50 AM, he was up a ladder painting the Lakeshore Pediatric Dental building on Main Street. Rick’s company, A-Blake Enterprises, is renovating the building.

North Country folks don’t stop for hot, humid weather

July 17, 2024 – Bonnie Mahnk didn’t let today’s high humidity deter her from her painting task. At 6:45 AM, she had already painted the front porch and was beginning to paint the mailbox post. WAY TO GO BONNIE!

National Weather Service – Who’s ready for less humidity?

NWS Burlington, @NWSBurlington Who’s ready for less humidity? We’ve got one more muggy day with dew points close to 70°F, and then a cold front will bring drier and much more comfortable conditions for the end of the week.

Peru’s former Fire Department Chief, retired Water-Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons passes away

Gregory Robert Timmons Obituary Gregory Robert Timmons, 68, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the UVM Health Network – CVPH, Plattsburgh, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh on August 17, 1955, the son of Robert and Loretta (McGee) Timmons. Please check back for a […]

North Hudson: New York State Police trooper injured after crashing cruiser during heavy rain, police say

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Rain causes flooding, sinkholes across city and town of Plattsburgh

The cleanup will continue into Friday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

This heat wave is the “new normal” amid a changing climate in the Adirondacks

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‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world

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Viewer photos, video: Storm drops large hail in Northern New York

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Heat and humidity bring strong thunderstorms Tuesday in Vermont, New York

A few storms could be capable of becoming severe in the afternoon Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2024 solar eclipse: When the eclipse begins, ends in New York and Vermont

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2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny

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April 5, 2024, Peru, NY, 33 degrees, 8:30 a.m.

National Weather Service Forecast Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-

National Weather Service Forecast Eastern Clinton-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Western Chittenden-Western Addison-Western Rutland- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Burlington, Shelburne, Middlebury, Vergennes, Fair Haven, and Rutland 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY… * […]

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh could see clear skies

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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY…

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb. 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN […]

Trees down on and along several Peru secondary roads

The Peru Highway Department reports receiving calls about trees down on or along several secondary roads, such as Calkins Road, Connors Road, Patent Rd, Mannix Road, and Peasleeville Road.

Snow at 1 to 2 inches per hour until mid-morning

NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington April 4, 2024- 7:30 a.m. Special Weather Statement Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are resulting in snow-covered roadways and poor visibilities as low as one-half of a mile at times. This will lead to a hazardous commute this morning. Snowfall rates will taper off by mid morning. #NYwx […]