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Nassau County is in a watch box for severe weather this afternoon and tonight.

With chance of severe weather, Nassau County postpones outdoor events

In light of what the weather service called a "moderate" risk for severe thunderstorms that could contain heavy rain, damaging wind, lightning, hail and even a tornado, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced the postponement of the Outdoor Summer Movie Night at Eisenhower Park's Lakeside Theatre as well as the Summer Concert Under the Stars at Wantagh Park, both scheduled for tonight. more

By Judy Rattner | 7/26/12

The Merricks and Bellmores finally received a coating of snow on Saturday. Above, Riverside Avenue in south Merrick.

At last, snow blankets the Merricks and Bellmores

By 8 a.m. on Saturday, the Merricks and Bellmores were blanketed in an inch of snow, and another two to three inches were expected to fall by the end of the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. more

By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com | 1/21/12

In preparation for the winter season, the Town of Hempstead has 45,000 tons of salt ready to go as soon as snowflakes hit the ground.

Town ready to weather storms this winter season

The record-breaking blizzards that blanketed everything with snow and freezing rains in the winter of 2010-11 may seem like distant memories, but, alas, it is that time of year again. And just as you winterize your homes and prepare for storms that may pass through in the coming months, the Town of Hempstead is readying itself and its supplies for what the Farmers' Almanac termed "clime and punishment," a season of unusually cold and stormy weather. more

By Lee Landor, llandor@liherald.com | 12/17/11

Who’ll stop the rain? On Long Island, who knows?

So there I was, standing amid a torrential rain in a foot of water, stuffing a hastily made sandbag –– which was actually full of dirt –– into the crevices of my back door when lightning flashed and thunder rumbled across the steel-gray sky. Get the (insert expletive) inside! I thought. more

Scott Brinton | 8/25/11

A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Winter Storm Watch for South Shore

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Nassau County, effective Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. The NWS forecast calls for a wintry mix, starting with light … more

by Mike Caputo | 1/31/11

Aidan O'Neill and his dad, Peter, went sledding on Thursday from the comfort of their front porch in Merrick.

Winter wallops Bellmore-Merrick yet again

A fast-moving, overnight storm dumped another 10 to 12 inches of snow on Bellmore-Merrick, on top of the half-foot already on the ground, shutting down schools throughout the area and sending snowplows onto local streets yet again. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/27/11

Afternoon, evening activities cancelled in Bellmore-Merrick

Owing to the inclement weather, all after-school activities in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District have been cancelled for Wednesday, Jan. 26. Also, the health education video … more

1/26/11

Officials advise to travel only in an emergency, as roads are slippery and treacherous.

A thunderous snowstorm

UPDATE: Residents were startled at the sudden flash of lightning and clap of thunder shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday when round two of the today's storm announced itself, bringing with it sleet and wind. Residents woke up to more than a foot of snow. the National Weather Service reports an average of 13.3 inches of snow fell on Long Island. Public school in our area are closed. Nassau Community College announced a late start for 1 p.m. Officials advise people to only travel in an emergency. Kennedy airport was closed Thursday morning, but will reopen later. more

By Mary Malloy | 1/26/11

Heavy snowfall is expected to hit our area late Tuesday.

Winter storm warning for our area

The National Weather Service has issued a storm watch for our area for late Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon. Snow is predicted to be heavy at times, with accumulations of six to 12 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusts can hit 25 TO 35 MPH, and visibility will be under a quarter mile at times. Travel will be hazardous from Tuesday night through the daytime Wednesday. more

Mary Malloy | 1/10/11

A heavy winter storm covered Bellmore-Merrick in snow on Sunday. Above, Long Island Rail Road riders awaited a train amid the storm at the Merrick station.

Winter storm pounds Bellmore-Merrick

Updated 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 27. A fierce winter storm that rolled into Bellmore-Merrick around 9 a.m. on Sunday continued to pound the community through Monday morning, dumping 12 to 20 inches of snow on the ground and buffeting the area with winds from 15 to 50 miles per hour. Temperatures dipped into the teens. more

By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad | 12/26/10