Hurricane Milton About to Make Landfall Near Sarasota, Florida...6 to 12 feet Surge, Tornadoes, Gusts Over 120 mph

Milton made landfall along the coast of west-central Florida near Sarasota.  The greatest surge will be south to Bonita Beach.  Life threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rain along with tornadoes can be expected overnight. Milton now located 75 miles southwest of Orlando, 105 mph, moving ENE at 16 mph, pressure 28.35 inches. The storm will track across Florida Thursday morning. Stay safe.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Hurricane Helene Category 4 To Make Landfall Near Cross City, Florida Tonight, Catastrophic Damage, Strong Winds and Flooding...

Hurricane Helene will make landfall in Florida producing catastrophic damage and flooding tonight and Friday. At 7 PM this evening, the storm has intensified to a Category 4 storm that is now located 130 miles west of Tampa.  The storm is moving quickly to the north-northwest at 23 mph. The storm will make landfall tonight near Cross City, Florida.  Up to 20 ft. of storm surge is forecast which will produce extreme damage. Heavy, flooding rains and tornadoes will also occur.  The storm is forecast to produce heavy rain inland over Georgia into the southern Appalachians tomorrow. A few showers make work their way into the NYC metro area this weekend. All the best to the residents of Florida in the path of this historic, dangerous storm. 

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Rain from Tropical Storm Debby to Produce Heavy Rains, Tornadoes and Flooding in North Carolina and Mid-Atlantic Today, Rain in NYC Friday

Debby came ashore along the west coast of Florida on Monday, the storm tracked across northeast Florida out in the ocean and came ashore along South Carolina this morning.  Up to 20 inches of rain may fall along the coast of South Carolina. Tornado watches, Flood watches and warnings are in effect. The storm will track into Pennsylvania and western New York State on Friday.  One to 2 inches of rain is forecast for New York City and surrounding suburbs. Sunshine back Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Rain and Gusty Winds for New York City

A storm will track over the Great Lakes into Ontario over the next few days producing strong winds over 40 mph and rain.  Rain will fall in New York City Thursday and Friday with over an inch of rain forecast.  It will be breezy and chilly this weekend but warming up early next week. 

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Rare Earthquake Rocks the New York City Metropolitan Area...

The strongest earthquake since 1884 occurred near Lebanon, New Jersey at 10:23 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024. The earthquake was 4.8 magnitude in strength. It was felt in Philadelphia, New York City, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Long Island and New Jersey.  A relatively strong aftershock of 3.8 magnitude occurred near Califon, New Jersey at 5:59 p.m. on April 5, 2024.  Last night and today there were several weaker aftershocks. An aftershock of 2.5 magnitude was registered near Gladstone, New Jersey at 2:46 a.m. today, April 6, 2024. More activity is possible along the Ramapo fault in the coming months.   

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Unusually Heavy Snow Band Produces a Wide Range of Snowfall This Morning in the New York Tri-State Area...

A storm early this morning tracked off the Delaware Coast spreading snow across the New York City metro area from approximately 2 a.m. through 10 a.m. Only 2.0 inches fell in Central Park with 10.0 inches in Staten Island at Tottenville.  Other totals included 8.0 inches in Coney Island, 6.6 inches in Oceanside and 3.7 inches in Newark.  Other amounts in New Jersey included 13.0 inches in Frenchtown, 11.3 inches in New Brunswick, 9.0 inches in Metuchen, 8.5 inches in Hopewell and 8.2 inches in Hopelawn.  A band of very heavy snow developed across eastern PA to southern Brooklyn around 5 a.m.  This produced the unusual heavy snow.  The NWS in Mount Holly reported that snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour occurred in this band. Scattered snow showers and heavier snow squalls will occur today, sunny and seasonably cold tomorrow.  There is a chance for another storm next weekend.  

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.

Second Significant Snowfall of Winter 2023-24 for New York City...3 to 5 Inches Expected in the City...Up to a Foot Inland...

Low pressure over the Southeast will track northeast and redevelop off the coast producing rain, snow and sleet late tonight and during the day on Tuesday.  The weather has been mild the past week so the snow should melt on the roadways after first with slushy accumulations on the roads and sidewalks expected in the afternoon.  Temperatures should remain near or slightly above freezing during the day.  A hard freeze will occur at night as the skies clear.  It will be cold Wednesday and Thursday.  The city has switched all city schools to remote learning on Tuesday.  No other significant storms on the horizon but colder weather may return late this month and early March. 

George Wright is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist for Wright Weather Consulting, LLC. Visit our website at WrightWeather.com. Follow George Wright on Twitter @gwweather.