National Weather Service Issues Strong Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning for Rockland County, Storm Updates

Published

1 year ago

July 9, 2023

Rockland Report Editor

STORM UPDATES

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From The National Weather Service for Sunday, July 9, 2023

A slow moving cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms later today, mainly from the afternoon through the overnight. The showers and thunderstorms may linger into early Monday afternoon.

Scattered to potentially numerous areas of flash flooding likely. Flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks could rise out of their banks.

Scattered to numerous areas of flash flooding. Flooding likely in poor drainage and urban areas.

Excessive runoff may result in flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks rising out of their banks, especially across northeast New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut.

Rainfall Rates: 1 to 2 “/hr.

Isolated damaging wind gusts possible this afternoon and evening across NYC metro on north and west.

This afternoon into tonight from Hudson River west and this evening into early Monday afternoon across Southern Connecticut.

Flood Watch for Lower Hudson Valley, Northeast New Jersey and NYC metro from 2 pm Today through 6 am Monday.

Flood Watch for Southern Connecticut from 8 pm Today through 2 pm Monday.

A Flood Watch could still be needed for Long Island if the heavy
rainfall/flooding threat increases there.

The exact timing and axis of the heaviest rainfall, which could enhance amounts and flooding.

If the system is slower, the risk of flooding would continue across more of the area on Monday.

Rockland Repair Café Residents Can Bring Broken Items To Be Fixed For Free

Published

3 days ago

November 19, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

This event brings together skilled volunteer Repair Coaches and residents seeking to repair household items. Participants are invited to bring items such as lamps, clothing, small appliances, wooden items, small furniture, toys, and electronics for evaluation and repair.

Items powered by gas engines (e.g., lawn mowers, chainsaws, and other gas-powered landscaping equipment) are not eligible for repair. Additionally, computers and digital devices will not be repaired at this event.

Repair Coaches will evaluate and fix items for free, provided the necessary materials are on hand. These talented volunteers are eager to share their expertise, preserving the art of repair while fostering community connections.

“The ability to fix and repair items is becoming a lost art,” said County Executive Ed Day. “The Repair Café not only celebrates this essential skill but also encourages its transfer to the younger generation, ensuring these talents continue to thrive in Rockland County. Events like this reduce landfill waste, foster sustainability, and strengthen our community ties.”

The Rockland Repair Café is a free, youth-friendly event made possible through the support of Rockland Conservation & Service Corps, a program of the Rockland County Youth Bureau, along with Rockland Green, Pearl River United Methodist Church, and the Pearl River Library. Volunteer Repair Coaches from Woodcraft & Willow and IBEW LU 363 will also participate.

For more information, or to confirm if a Repair Coach can fix your item, please call Kathy Galione at (845) 364-2932, or email [email protected].

When: Saturday, November 23rd, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Pearl River United Methodist Church, 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River, NY

Government

UPDATE: Brush Fire At Rockland Lake

Published

4 days ago

November 18, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

George Hoehmann, Town Supervisor Clarkstown has provided an update as of 11:45AM, Sunday November 17th on the brush fire in Rockland Lake State Park along the Hudson River. Numerous fire departments are on scene including Rockland Lake, Congers Fire Department, Valley Cottage Fire Department 22, Nyack, Piermont Fire Department as well as the Clarkstown Police Department battling the blaze. The location of the fire is difficult to access water is being supplied by fireboats from the river and I am informed that the fire is being contained. The photo from the police drone unit demonstrate the area affected. We will post updates as the situation evolves.