Tropical Storm Irene Hits Long Island: 3 Years Later

This day three years ago, Long Islanders were battened down. It was pre-Sandy and though many were no strangers to damaging storms in the past, news of Tropical Storm Irene (at the time thought to hit us as a hurricane) had been threatening.

BING NEWS:
  • WEATHER: Coastal storm brings waves of rain to NYC Thursday, but Easter Sunday is looking dry
    Rain is soaking the New York City area on a chilly Thursday as a coastal storm moves up the East Coast—a system that caused the postponement of the Mets home opener in Queens.
    03/28/2024 - 3:35 am | View Link
  • New Update: These Areas Will See Most Rainfall From Pre-Easter Storm Now Sweeping Through
    The high temperature will be in the mid-50s.Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Related stories: Blustery Conditions Linger After Weekend Storm With ...
    03/28/2024 - 12:40 am | View Link
  • Heavy rain, possible flooding on Long Island through Friday
    Not to be the bearer of bad news Mets’ fans, but forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for light rain starting Wednesday night, with an 80% chance of rain throughout the day Thursday ...
    03/27/2024 - 8:22 am | View Link
  • Long Island towns prep for wet start to the weekend
    Nassau and Suffolk County towns are preparing for a weekend storm that is expected to hit parts of Long Island with heavy rain and strong winds. Town of Hempstead crews were out on the Nautical Mile ...
    03/22/2024 - 5:07 pm | View Link
  • Long Island expecting heavy rains, possible flooding Saturday
    "Excessive rainfall" Friday night and throughout Saturday could lead to flooding and related-storm damage for Long Island, the National Weather Service said.
    03/22/2024 - 12:02 pm | View Link
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