Dad Leaves Toddler In Sizzling SUV Outside Centereach Walmart Amid 100-Degree Heat, Police Say Dad Leaves Toddler In Sizzling SUV Outside Centereach Walmart Amid 100-Degree Heat, Police Say
Dad Leaves Toddler In Sizzling SUV Outside Centereach Walmart Amid 100-Degree Heat, Police Say As the Northeast bakes under dangerous triple-digit heat, a Long Island father is accused of leaving his toddler son alone in a parked car while he went shopping. The incident happened outside the Walmart at Centereach Mall at around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, according to Suffolk County Police. With temperature soaring near 100 degrees, a good Samaritan spotted a 2-year-old boy sleeping alone in a parked Toyota SUV that was not running. The windows were cracked just a few inches. The bystander immediately called 911. Responding Sixth Precinct officers were able to reach through the wind…
‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Montville Amid Record-Breaking Heat ‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Montville Amid Record-Breaking Heat
‘Unbelievable’: Emergency Power Cut Hits Thousands In Montville Amid Record-Breaking Heat A broken utility pole was expected to leave thousands without electricity in Morris County — on what locals are calling the hottest day of the year, authorities said. The Montville Township Police Department said on Tuesday morning, June 24, that JCP&L is planning an emergency power cut that may affect about 2,200 residents. The outage was not scheduled in advance, police said. “This wasn’t a planned event,” the department said. “It is a broken pole.” Frustrated residents voiced concerns online, with one writing, “And they do this on the hottest day of the year! Gotta love JCP&L.” …
Brutal Heat Wave Scorches Maryland As Records Fall, Sends Concertgoers To Hospital Brutal Heat Wave Scorches Maryland As Records Fall, Sends Concertgoers To Hospital
Brutal Heat Wave Scorches Maryland As Records Fall, Sends Concertgoers To Hospital fThe DMV is baking — again. After four daily high temperature records were either tied or shattered across the region, Tuesday, June 24 is shaping up to be even worse, with heat index values soaring as high as 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. National Weather Service In DC, the official high is expected to hit 102 degrees, prompting an Extreme Heat Alert from DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management.  Records could fall again at all eight local climate sites, forecasters said, with overnight lows staying dangerously warm. Baltimore Inner Harbor reached…
Tornado Hits Central NY Amid Storms That Killed 3, Including Young Sisters Tornado Hits Central NY Amid Storms That Killed 3, Including Young Sisters
Tornado Hits Central NY Amid Storms That Killed 3, Including Young Sisters A tornado hit central New York during storms that killed at least three people, including twin sisters. The twister in the Oneida County hamlet of Clark Mills had peak estimated winds of 105 miles per hour, traveling 2.43 miles, starting at 3:58 a.m., and ending at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, June 22. "This tornado unfortunately resulted in three fatalities, due to trees falling into their homes," The National Weather Service in Binghamton. A tree collapsed onto a Clark Mills residence on Hoyland Avenue, which was home to a mother and her twin daughters, according to WKTV in Utica. The impact …
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power
Heat Watch In Effect As NJ Braces For 106° Heat As Thousands Remain Without Power A dangerous heat wave is heading for New Jersey next week, and thousands of residents are still without power, according to utility companies and the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a "bubble of heat" is expected to drift across the U.S. through the end of this week into next, bringing some of the highest temps of the year.  AccuWeather An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday evening in seven counties, where heat index values could soar to 106 degrees: Mercer Middlesex Somerset Morris Hunterdon Sussex Warren “Heat-related illnesses increa…
Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Maryland, Virginia Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Maryland, Virginia
Tornado, Flood, Hail Threat As ‘Extreme Thunderstorms’ Slam Maryland, Virginia Wild winds, large hail, floods, and possible tornadoes may roll through the region overnight, forecasters are warning. The National Weather Service issued a "Level 3 High Impact Severe Weather Threat" on Thursday, June 19, as storms begin hitting the area. 12:24pm CDT #SPC_MD 1364 , #njwx #pawx #dewx #mdwx #vawx #dcwx #wvwx, https://t.co/Y7ej7h7rco pic.twitter.com/q6cAaizrQk — NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) June 19, 2025 Officials also issued severe thunderstorm and flood warnings for parts of Virginia and western Maryland. "Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for a large porti…
Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (TIMING) Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (TIMING)
Tornado Risk, 70 MPH Winds, 100° Heat: NJ Braces for Explosive Weather Outbreak (Timing) New Jersey is facing a one-two weather punch Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth): dangerous heat and the threat of severe storms, the National Weather Service warns. High temperatures in the low 90s, paired with tropical humidity, could push the heat index to 100 degrees across much of the state, especially south of I-78, according to the Mount Holly Forecast Office. Conditions are expected to peak Thursday, June 19, between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. "High temperatures in the low 90s combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices reaching 95–100 degrees," forecasters said in the latest alert. "D…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For 10 NJ Counties, NWS Warns A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for 10 New Jersey counties through 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, as damaging storms threaten to slam the region with hail, wind, and lightning, according to the National Weather Service. The counties under watch include: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem. The Storm Prediction Center says conditions are right for frequent lightning, heavy downpours, and wind gusts strong enough to cause property damage and power outages. Meanwhile, residents in northeast New Jersey—including Passaic, Berg…
Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100°
Heat Advisory Issued In NJ/PA: Here’s Where Temps Will Feel Like 100° The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with “heat index values up to 99 expected” and the potential for it to feel even hotter in the sun. The advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, through 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, as dangerously high temperatures and humidity grip the region. ⚠️ Heat Advisory Areas Include: Camden County Gloucester County Northwestern Burlington County Philadelphia County Delaware County “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” officials said in the advisory issued at 2:22 a…
Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where
Tornado Confirmed In NY During Severe Storms: Here's When, Where A tornado touched down in New York during a round of storms on Monday, June 9. The National Weather Service in Buffalo investigated storm-related damage from a rotating thunderstorm that affected the area around Great Valley in Cattaraugus County late in the afternoon. The tornado had peak winds of 110 miles per hour and was rated an EF-1 twister, the second-weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita damage scale. The twister had a path of 2.7 miles from 5:37 p.m. to 5:41 p.m. Several homes, garages, and structures lost walls and roofs. There was also significant …
Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where
Tornado And Earthquake Rock Pennsylvania Days Apart; Here's Where A twister and a tremor shook separate corners of Pennsylvania just days apart, officials say. Surveyors with the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Clarion County on Tuesday, June 4, bringing 75 mph winds and damaging storms. The tornado carved its path along Brush Run Road, though officials say the exact track has not yet been determined. Crews also examined nearby damage along Haugh Hollow Road and Route 322, but determined that was caused by a downburst or straight-line winds peaking at 80 mph — not tornadic activity. This marks the first confirmed tornad…
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Some severe weather is expected in DC, Maryland, and Virginia as storms approach the region, bringing potential hail and possibly even a tornado, forecasters warn. An alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday, June 8, advising that there is a risk in the DMV region for severe thunderstorms. There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening in areas highlighted in yellow. A Flood Watch is also in effect for areas in dark green (second map on the right). #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/XMNAp3APJM — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…