Severe Storm Damages Historic Fence At Gettysburg National Cemetery Severe Storm Damages Historic Fence At Gettysburg National Cemetery
Severe Storm Damages Historic Fence At Gettysburg National Cemetery The historic fence surrounding the national cemetery in Gettysburg was damaged due to severe weather. Several trees at the cemetery were damaged during the storm earlier in the week. At least one hemlock tree fell on the fence-- bending the fence. The national Park Service has previously stated that the cemetery is scheduled for repairs in the coming years but with the recent damage that will probably be moved up. The fence used at the cemetery was donated from Washington, DC in the 1800s. Historical societies and reenactment groups have already posted on social media about plans to rais…
New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In Hudson Valley, Connecticut New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In Hudson Valley, Connecticut
New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In Hudson Valley, Connecticut Two maps show the path of two tornadoes that briefly touched down in the region as a severe storm system swept through on Wednesday afternoon, April 21 The first tornado touched down in New York's Hudson Valley, in Amenia in Dutchess County, at 2:49 p.m., just south of the village, and moved north northeast into the village, said officials with the National Weather Service. The tornado started near the intersection of Powder House Road and Ohandley Drive and caused sporadic damage along its path length, the weather service found during an inspection of damage on Thursday, April 22. One ho…
PHOTOS: Possible Tornado With Gusts Up To 70 MPH Tears Through NJ, PA PHOTOS: Possible Tornado With Gusts Up To 70 MPH Tears Through NJ, PA
Photos: Possible Tornado With Gusts Up To 70 MPH Tears Through NJ, PA Homes and businesses across New Jersey and Pennsylvania were destroyed following a quick-hitting storm that ripped across the area Sunday evening. "Several wind damage reports were received and focused mainly along the I-95 corridor, including some measured wind gusts in the 60 to 70 mph range," the National Weather Service said. Streets around the America's Best Value Inn near Route 35 in Neptune was fully evacuated with several surrounded streets closed due to downed poles, wires and extensive debris. The NWS is investigating whether the damage might have been caused by a small tornado. …
Storm Topples Tree Into Glen Rock Home Storm Topples Tree Into Glen Rock Home
Storm Topples Tree Into Glen Rock Home Heavy winds blew a tree onto a Glen Rock house early Christmas morning. Firefighters were called to 172 Glen Ave., at approximately 4:!5 a.m. All occupants were deemed safe but the house reportedly suffered serious damage. Glen Rock police and fire departments responded, along with the building inspector. The storm continued to wreak havoc across the state, with major flooding and gusty winds worsening overnight.
PHOTOS: 1-Minute Twister Tears Through PA Town PHOTOS: 1-Minute Twister Tears Through PA Town
Photos: 1-Minute Twister Tears Through PA Town A small tornado was to blame for the damage done in one Montgomery County town on Monday, the National Weather Service confirmed. Winds up to 70 mph came with the EF-0 storm that tore through a 100-yard path across Montgomeryville in approximately one minute's time. The half-a-mile wide twister touched down just east of Route 309 (Bethlehem Pike) near the onramp to the 202 Parkway at 3:47 p.m., the NWS said. Two small trees were uprooted on the northbound side of the highway. A twister touched down in Montgomery County, PA Monday.US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly Ou…
Eversource Provides New Update On Power Restoration After Storm Eversource Provides New Update On Power Restoration After Storm
Eversource Provides New Update On Power Restoration After Storm Hundreds of Eversource line and tree crews are working to restore power following the intense wind and rainstorm Sunday, Nov. 15, that left thousands of Connecticut customers without power.  The company said crews are working to clear blocked roads, assess the damage, and restore power to customers impacted by the storm.  By the end of the morning, crews had restored power to approximately 20,000 customers since the storm began.  Some 17,400 Eversource customers across the region remain without power as a result of the storm, the company said. Earlier Story: These CT …
These LI Communities Most Affected By Power Outages From Fast-Moving Storm That Topples Trees These LI Communities Most Affected By Power Outages From Fast-Moving Storm That Topples Trees
These LI Communities Most Affected By Power Outages From Fast-Moving Storm That Topples Trees Thousands were left without power on Long Island overnight as storms rocked the region, toppling trees, downing power lines, and prompting a tornado warning from the National Weather Service. Storms caused devastating damage on Sunday, Nov. 15, bringing wind gusts of upwards of 45 mph, leaving hundreds still waiting to turn the lights back on as of Monday, Nov. 16, according to PSEG Long Island. PSEG crews worked overnight on repairs across Long Island, though there were still 130 active outages impacting nearly 1,000 of the utility company’s 1,164,550 customers as of 9:20 a.m. on Monday. …
These CT Communities Most Affected By Power Outages, Toppled Trees These CT Communities Most Affected By Power Outages, Toppled Trees
These CT Communities Most Affected By Power Outages, Toppled Trees Some 19,000 Eversource customers are still without power early due to a powerful storm that moved across the region on Sunday, Nov. 15. As of 8:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16, the company is reporting 19,021 of 1,282,551 customers across the region without power. Some of the highest outages remained in Darien with 1,707, Norwalk with 1,190, Westport with 884, Greenwich with 783, Wilton with 764, and Bethel with 278 as of 8:30 a.m., Monday. United Illuminating had 258 customers still without power as of 9 a.m. Monday, with the most in Easton (116), followed by Bridgeport (46). The storms sw…
Eversource Says Prolonged Drought Led To Downed Trees Saturated By Storm Eversource Says Prolonged Drought Led To Downed Trees Saturated By Storm
Eversource Says Prolonged Drought Led To Downed Trees Saturated By Storm A recent drought coupled with this week’s storms attributed to the downed trees and power lines that left thousands in Connecticut without power overnight. Eversource officials said that hundreds of crews worked through the night to restore power to more than 37,000 customers, though more than 7,000 of the utility company’s 1,281,966 Connecticut customers were still in the dark as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Earlier story - Storm Knocks Out Powers To Thousands In Connecticut Eversource President of Regional Electric Operations Craig Hallstrom said that the tough conditions - on …
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Thousands on Long Island were left without power after an overnight storm brought rain and wind gusts to the region, sending tree limbs and power lines flying. As of 9:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, crews from PSEG Long Island were still working to repair 154 active outages, which were impacting 5,081 of its 1,162,328 customers. In Suffolk, 4,134 of PSEG’s 637,780 customers were still reporting outages: Brookhaven: 2,818; Southampton: 338; Smithtown: 288; East Hampton: 140; Southold: 122; Babylon: 120; Huntington: 119; Riverhead: 107; Islip: 82. In Nassau, 939 of PSEG’s 488,619 were sti…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Parts Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Parts Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Parts Of Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for parts of the region and may be expanded as several lines of storms, currently mainly north of I-84, are moving from west to east. Currently, the watch is in effect for Dutchess and Ulster counties in the Hudson Valley, Litchfield and Hartford counties in Connecticut, and Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties in Massachusetts. That watch was issued on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:10 p.m. It will last through midnight Sunday, Aug. 30. The main threat will be damaging winds. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Eversource Provides Estimated Restoration Time For Hardest-Hit CT Locales Eversource Provides Estimated Restoration Time For Hardest-Hit CT Locales
Eversource Provides Estimated Restoration Time For Hardest-Hit CT Locales Some of the hardest-hit towns by the latest storm to rip through the East Coast are nearing restoration of power. Thousands of Eversource’s customers in Connecticut remain without power as of Friday, Aug. 28, though company officials said that there should be complete restoration in most of the state by midnight. According to officials, Branford is the exception, which was hit the hardest, with nearly 100 percent of Eversource’s customers there losing power. As of 12:30 on Friday, 8,886 of Eversource’s 16,589 (53.57 percent) customers in Branford are still without power. “With the arrival …