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Cold temperatures lead to an increased risk of house fires, so the American Red Cross advocates guidelines for people for enact.

Several New York-area relief organizations were staffed and ready in preparation for Thursday night’s snowstorm, but as of Friday afternoon haven’t been needed much. more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

Traveling will be very dangerous. The National Weather Service advises that people stay off the roads if possible.

Blizzard on the way

The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for our area today from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday when light freezing rain will turn into a steady falling snow. Blowing snow is expected, and … more

Mary Malloy and Brian Racow, mmalloy@liherald.com, bracow@liherald.com | 1/2/14

Standing in front of the swimming pool at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by Councilman Gary Hudes, announced the opening of 15 cooling centers throughout the township.

Town opens 15 cooling stations throughout the south shore

In lieu of high temperatures blazing throughout the south shore, the Town of Hempstead is opening 15 cooling stations from Monday, June 24, to Wednesday, June 26. more

By David Weingrad | 6/24/13

Spring has sprung. When will winter end?

I don’t know how they do it, but the prognosticators at the Farmers’ Almanac were right again this winter. more

3/28/13

Traffic was slow this morning as commuters drove through slushy roadways. The photo was taken on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook, looking east.

Long Island hit with second wave of nor'easter

Long Islanders woke up to a more serious second-round of a nor'easter, with wet, heavy snow falling, and wind gusts causing delays and treacherous rush-hour driving conditions in the area. A storm … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/8/13

Snowstorm Nemo hits the South Shore

The National Weather Service warns that heavy snow will be blowing into the Nassau County area late Friday and could leave us on Saturday morning with anywhere from 10, 15 or more than 20 inches of snow depending on the storm track. more

2/12/13

I'm probably not the first to say good riddance, 2012

Unless I hear some credible dissenting voices, I’m going to vote for 2012 as one of the worst years in recent history. more

1/3/13

Superstorm Sandy swept across Bellmore-Merrick on Oct. 29, leaving destruction in its wake. Above, a flooded home in south Bellmore.

Hurricane Sandy slams Bellmore-Merrick

Updated: 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 31. Dubbed a “superstorm” by weather forecasters, Hurricane Sandy pummeled Bellmore-Merrick with floodwaters that reached three to six feet in many parts of south Bellmore and south Merrick and destroyed homes and cars, while also bringing hurricane-force wind gusts that toppled trees, tore the siding off houses, and ripped apart fences and decks. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

Fire pit safety tips

The fall season is now upon us. Ask any East Meadow firefighter about nuisance fire calls and among them would be the many smoke investigations from backyard fire pits this time of year. more

By: John J. O’Brien, East Meadow Fire Department | 10/5/12

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

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