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Riverhead issues weather, travel advisory as coastal flood threat continues

by Sep 27, 2026
Riverhead officials issued a weather and travel advisory Sunday as the National Weather Service extended coastal flooding advisories for the area, with minor flooding possible through Monday afternoon.

Nor’easter topples trees, downs power lines and floods coastline

by Sep 27, 2026
Coastal flood and high wind warnings remain in effect Sunday, as a slow-moving storm lingers near the coast, bringing gusting winds, heavy rain and widespread power outages across the region.

Nor’easter to bring 3-4 inches of rain, strong winds to local area this weekend

by Sep 25, 2026
A weekend nor'easter is expected to dump 3-4 inches of rain, drive strong winds and cause widespread coastal flooding across central and eastern Long Island, according to the National Weather Service.

Extreme heat warning extended through Saturday evening

by Jul 2, 2026
The National Weather Service has extended an extreme heat warning for Riverhead through 9 p.m. Saturday.

Dangerous heat, poor air quality expected on Long Island this week

by Jun 30, 2026
An extreme heat warning is in effect from noon Wednesday through Friday night, with an ozone advisory posted Wednesday.

Extreme heat watch issued for Long Island as heat index could near 110º midweek

by Jun 29, 2026
Long Island faces dangerously hot and humid conditions from Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110, the National Weather Service said.

Freeze watch issued for Long Island Monday night through Tuesday morning

by Apr 19, 2026
A freeze watch is in effect for Long Island, including Riverhead and the East End, with subfreezing temperatures possible late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Upton.

Dense fog advisory in effect Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

by Feb 17, 2026
A dense fog advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service said in a statement this afternoon.

Dangerously cold wind chill values forecast this weekend

by Feb 5, 2026
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees below zero are forecast Saturday night into early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Cold weather advisory again in effect Sunday morning, with wind chills of -5 to -10

by Feb 1, 2026
Temperatures in the teens Sunday morning plus blustery winds mean wind chill values as low as -5º to -10º, the National Weather Service said.