When the October nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast, the winds and tides seemed relentless. For locals, it looked like yet another autumn storm. For scientists, it was a near-perfect ...

Long Island will feel the power of Hurricane Erin from hundreds of miles away Wednesday and into Friday as it brings strong winds, dangerous waves and the threat of local flooding, forecasters said.

Nearly 7,000 firms in high or extreme risk zones employ 58,000 people. Businesses in extreme, high or moderate risk zones total over $42 billion in sales. LIRPC urges action to reduce economic losses ...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a coastal flood warning for Ocean County until 2 a.m. Sunday. The warning coincides with a rising tide that is expected to peak just before 8 p.m ...

Nassau and Suffolk counties are facing high winds and coastal flooding, as the next high tide cycle is expected Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from Long Beach.

A nor’easter is bringing coastal flooding, heavy rains, and strong winds that are expected to cause power outages on Long Island at the conclusion of the three-day Columbus Day weekend, forecasters ...

Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous rip currents and high surf at beaches along the East Coast, and some areas could see coastal flooding over the coming days. The flood risk increases Thursday, when ...

This guest essay reflects the views of James Daly, a junior studying sustainability, ecology and policy at the University of Vermont. While it’s nearly impossible to predict the future, one thing can ...