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Weekend nor’easter batters local area as storm approaches Long Island

by Denise Civiletti | Sep 26, 2026

A slow-moving nor'easter has begun battering the Riverhead area with strong, gusty winds and rain, bringing down limbs and power lines, toppling some trees and flooding roads, yards and parking lots across town.

Weather

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

by Denise Civiletti | 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.

Weather

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

by RiverheadLOCAL | 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.

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Coastal flood advisory in effect Saturday for northeast Suffolk County

by RiverheadLOCAL | Sep 21, 2024

A coastal flood advisory is in effect for northeast Suffolk County from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Minor flooding is expected in areas near the waterfront and shoreline, the National Weather Service said.

Environment

‘Near-normal’ Atlantic hurricane season expected this year, scientists say

by Alek Lewis | May 31, 2023

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which starts on Thursday and ends on Nov. 30, is expected to be “near-normal,” according to climate forecasters with the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.