Entries by John Homenuk

Ice Jam along Delaware River raises major flood concerns

Observations from this afternoon confirmed a major ice jam along the Delaware River near Trenton, and concern is rising for flooding potential along and near the river and its banks as the ice melts. Water levels have risen over 7 feet since last night. Latest reports suggest initial flooding occurred this afternoon near Market Street […]

Slow thaw will lead to warm weekend

There is much still to be said and analyzed about the actual impacts of the polar vortex’s pass through our area early this week, but for now – the main story will become its exit and the ensuing warm up. High temperatures on Wednesday have already rebounded several degrees, and less aggressive wind gusts have […]

Polar air brings first record low to NYC since 1996

New York City had not broken a record “low” temperature since March 9, 1996. That’s almost eighteen years ago, which is hard to fathom especially when considering the amount of high temperature records which have fallen in the time since then. Yet the daily record low temperature for January 7, which was previously 5 degrees, […]

Brutally cold weather set to grip the region

A wild swing in temperatures observed over the last 24-36 hours will end later on Monday as an arctic front approaches the region, and brings brutally cold air with it — for good. The past 24 hours or so have featured a dramatic roller-coaster of sorts in regards to temperature in the New York City […]