Snow started falling across the South Shore two hours earlier than expected on Saturday, with the first flakes hitting the ground around 9 a.m. The storm made for messy streets, including major thoroughfares like Merrick Road. Officials were urging people to stay at home if possible to allow snow plows and sanders to clear streets. A number of accidents and near-misses were spotted on roads across the region. more

The Long Island Rail Road and its customers may experience minor delays on all branches during tomorrow morning's rush hour and should give themselves extra time getting to the stations. The National … more

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory up until 6 p.m. for Long Island. Nassau County could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, while Suffolk County could get 4 to 8 inches. The Long Island Rail Road and its customers may suffer minor delays on other branches during the morning rush hour and should give themselves extra time getting to the stations. more

I spent a chunk of last Wednesday staring at my TV, watching squiggly lines accumulate on the Weather Channel’s map of the Atlantic Seaboard. They represented model tracks of Hurricane Joaquin . . . more

Beat the Heat: Hempstead Town Opens Cooling Centers, Extends Hours at Pools and Beaches As temperatures swell into the 90s, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray is inviting residents to beat the heat by taking a break at a town cooling center, pool, or beach. To offer neighbors a place to be safe and cool during the latest heat wave, Murray announced the opening of 15 cooling centers, 15 pools and eight beaches from Monday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 19th. “Once temperatures rise into the 90s, the heat can be very dangerous if not taken seriously,” Murray said. “I urge neighbors to be careful during this period of extreme heat and to consider visiting one of our town’s cooling centers, beaches or pools to cool down and relax.” Cooling centers are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Monday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 19th. -Baldwin Senior Center, 1810 N. Grand Ave., Baldwin, (516) 546-7110 -Bellmore Senior Center, 2000 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, (516) 221-9696 -Cedarhurst Senior Center, 200 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst, (516) 295-1177 (open until 4:30 p.m.) -East Meadow Senior Center, 1485 Front St., East Meadow, (516) 794-2458 -Elmont Senior Center, 138 Elmont Rd., Elmont, (516) 354-4777 -Franklin Square Senior Center, 1182 Martha Pl., Franklin Square, (516) 328-3010 -Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Rd., Valley Stream, (516) 872-8810 -Levittown Senior Center, 555 N. Newbridge Rd., Levittown, (516) 433-5454 -Merrick Senior Center, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick, (516) 868-4777 -Oceanside Senior Center, 2900 Rockaway Ave., Oceanside, (516) 766-8888 -Rosa Parks Senior Center, 2 Babylon Tpke., Roosevelt, (516) 867-1612 -Salisbury Senior Center, 460 Salisbury Park Dr., Westbury, (516) 333-5440 -Uniondale-Hempstead Senior Center, 840 Uniondale Ave., Uniondale, (516) 292-1313 -Uniondale-Merrick Senior Center, 750 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale, (516) 538-5050 -Wantagh Senior Center, 1150 Seamans Neck Rd., Wantagh, (516) 785-8505 Hours of operation will be extended at the following pools on Monday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 19th. Closing at 7 p.m. -Roosevelt Pool, Roosevelt -Town Park at Sands Pool, Lido Beach Closing at 8 p.m. -Forest City Park Pool, Wantagh -Rath Pool (Franklin Sq. Park District)\ -Walker Memorial Pool, Lakeview -Hewlett Point Pool, Hewlett -Malibu Pool, Lido Beach -Eight of Levittown’s Community Pools Lifeguards will be on duty for an extra hour (until 7 p.m.) at the following beaches: -Town Park Point Lookout -Lido Beach Town Park -Lido West Town Park -Town Park at Sands -Hewlett Point Park -East Atlantic Beach -Atlantic Beach Estates -Point Lookout Civic Beach Murray also offered residents tips on how to “beat the heat” during this period of extreme temperatures: - Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. - Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day, usually between 11AM and 4PM. Consider performing these tasks in the early morning or evening hours. - When in the sun, wear sunscreen and a hat to protect your face and head. - Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty. - Eat well balanced, light and regular meals. - Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes. - NEVER leave children or pets in closed vehicles. - Check on elderly family members, friends and neighbors. - When indoors, use an air conditioner or fans to cool rooms if available. “During this heat wave, please avoid the sun as much as possible and spend time in a safe, cool location, such as one of our cooling centers, pools or beaches,” Murray said. In addition to the extended pool hours listed above, Echo Park in West Hempstead and Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow are open regular hours through 10 p.m. more

A: As we move through spring into summer, the heat and humidity will be expected to climb.  Pet owners should take special care in ensuring their pet’s safety. Here are a few tips to help … more

I’m not saying the sun isn’t shining as you read this (it’s always tricky to write about the weather) but the forecast looked dreadful this week. more

The National Weather Service reports that Nassau County’s South Shore will have to endure temperatures in the high teens to the 20s today, March 6, falling to the low teens tonight. Saturday … more

Snow and plummeting temperatures are expected as 4 to 7 inches are forecast to fall in our area, and a winter storm warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday night, according to the National Weather … more

Q:  I work for a mid-sized company in Nassau County and was sent home early twice in the past few weeks due to the terrible weather.  While my office officially closed and we were told to … more