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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 18

Much cooler and breezy today! Highs reach the mid 70s with northeast winds gusting up to 25mph. Morning clouds give way to some afternoon breaks of sun.

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cira-csu.bsky.social @cira-csu.bsky.social · Aug 15

Erin strengthens, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season.

This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · Aug 15

Hurricane #Erin Advisory 17: Erin Becomes the First Hurricane of the 2025 Season. Expected to Pass Near Or North of the Leeward Islands On Saturday. hurricanes.gov

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 15

Erin is very close to hurricane strength this morning. It will pass near Puerto Rico as a category 3 Sunday, bringing rough surf, gusty winds, and 2"-4" of rain. It will bring us rough surf, rip currents, minor coastal flooding, and some beach erosion mid to late next week as it passes offshore.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here's a closer look at storm timing today.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 14

5am Tropical Storm Erin Track.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hot and humid again today. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, but the humidity will make it feel more like the 90s. An afternoon storm is possible in spots, but storms won't be as strong as yesterday.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 13

Some of the storms today could be severe. There's a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for severe weather. Damaging winds and flooding downpours are the main threats.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 13

Hot and humid today with highs near 90°. A few scattered storms are also possible this afternoon and evening.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 13

There's a moderate rip current risk today with waves up to 2-3 feet.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 12

There's an Air Quality Alert for the Boroughs, Hudson Valley, and Fairfield county. The air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups due to ground-level ozone.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 12

Highs reach the upper 80s and lower 90s with higher humidity.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 12

There is a moderate risk of rip currents along south-facing shorelines, with a lower risk further down the Jersey shore.

However, even in low-risk areas, stay alert—rip currents can still form, especially near piers and jetties.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 11

The NHC is tracking three systems in the Atlantic. The two farther west have low odds of developing, but one near the Cabo Verde Islands could become a tropical depression or storm today. It’s too soon to know if it will affect the U.S., but stay tuned for additional updates.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 11

The heat is back this week. Highs reach the upper 80s and low 90s with mostly sunny skies. The humidity is still low today, but it increases Tuesday.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 11

There's an Air Quality Alert for NYC, Long Island and the Hudson Valley due to ground level ozone. The air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups starting midday.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 8

Nice weather this weekend, especially on Saturday!

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 8

Low-pressure off the southeast coast has a low chance of development, but it will raise the rip current risk along area beaches. A tropical wave in the central Atlantic could become a tropical depression late this weekend/early next week, though models keep it out to sea for now.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 8

Air quality will only reach good to moderate levels today.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 8

A top ten day! Highs reach the low 80s with mostly sunny skies, less haze, and low humidity.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 8

There's a moderate to high rip current risk again today. The high risk is down the Jersey Shore.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 7

Morning clouds will give way to more sun today with highs near 80°. Some lingering haze is possible especially early, but smoke starts to push farther inland this afternoon.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 7

It will be breezy at the beaches with a moderate to high rip current risk. The high risk is down the Jersey Shore.

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Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 7

There still could be some lingering haze today, but air quality is improving. There are now air quality alerts today, and It's currently good to moderate across the Tri-State.

Brittany Bell @brittanybellwx.bsky.social · Aug 6

Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the East Coast, but the NHC is watching two other Atlantic systems. A low off the Southeast coast could become a depression this weekend. Another wave farther east may also strengthen later this week. #Tropics

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