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What Are the Names of 2013′s Hurricanes?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:46:58 +0000

Don’t look now, but hurricane season is here.

Hurricane Sandy Photo Gallery for Central New York

Phil Nye — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:26:07 +0000

As Sandy hits the Utica area, show us what Sandy looks like from your perspective. Share your photos of Sandy and the hurricane damage in Central New York through twitter and the hashtag #CNYSANDY and we will feature those images here.

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Are You Watching The GOP Convention?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:39:00 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Tropical Storm Isaac is stalling the Republican National Convention. Organizers say the schedule is "flexible and sensitive" as the Tampa area and the state of Florida brace for the storm.

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The 10 Costliest US Hurricanes in History Left Severe Damage on Our Wallets

Ray Chalme — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:47:59 +0000

Hurricanes cause all sorts of damage, but do you have any idea just how much?

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5 Myths About Hurricanes That Will Shock You

Camilla Turner — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:19:02 +0000

You think you know hurricanes? Well, be prepared to be schooled.

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10 Things You Absolutely, Positively, Without Question Should Not Do in a Hurricane

Ray Chalme — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:10:47 +0000

We’re always told to take precautions when a hurricane is on the warpath. Most of the time, people will be told to tie down objects outside, huddle inside and only go out when the storm is over.

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10 Brave Reporters Stuck In Hurricanes

Ray Chalme — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:49:11 +0000

Hurricanes are no laughing matter. The destructive storms can bring heavy rains, strong winds and tons of damage to both people and places. Brave newscasters are thrust into the field to report on how bad the winds are, how people should stay indoors and the latest damage attributed to the storm. At this point, hurricane reports have become something of a routine occurrence, but these reporters are in for a surprise.

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10 Smart Ways to Be Prepared for a Hurricane

Kathy Landin — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:07:42 +0000

This month marks the beginning of the six-month long hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. Now that we’re about a week into it, there’s no better time to take a fresh look at the best ways to prepare for the event of a hurricane.

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FEMA Aid Deadline Approaches For Herkimer County

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:15:23 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - With less than two weeks left until the deadline, Congressman Richard Hanna is reminding those in Herkimer County still affected by damages caused by Hurricane Irene to apply for help

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Katia Strengthens Into Category 1 Hurricane Over the Atlantic [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:30:02 +0000

As much of the East Coast continues the cleanup from Hurricane Irene, the 11th named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season has roared to life.

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Hurricane Irene Aftermath — At Least 44 Dead and Millions Without Power [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:11:05 +0000

Cleanup efforts have begun in communities that were devastated by Hurricane Irene over the weekend. Although trucks and supplies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are en route, access to some areas has been cut off by floodwaters that washed out or damaged roads and bridges.

“Irene was gonna land somewhere. We’re not Manhattan, our small streams quickly became big rivers,” Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin told The Brattleboro (Vt.) Reformer. “We’ve lost churches, homes and historic bridges. But we will rebuild.”

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Hurricane Irene Strengthens, Heads Toward the US [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:00:10 +0000

Authorities along the Atlantic seaboard are closely monitoring Hurricane Irene’s projected path, and preparing for the powerful storm’s arrival later in the week.

The first major hurricane of the season became a Category 2 storm on Aug. 22, and could strengthen even more in the coming days.

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