LIVINGSTON COUNTY — After the wild wind on Wednesday and snow today the weather has left people scratching their heads -and it's not over yet. According to the National Weather Service this afternoon we can anticipate another round of wind gusts today as high as 34 mph with a potential 1 inch in accumulation of snow. The cold weather will continue through the weekend with warmer temperatures coming at the beginning of next … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: Over 2,000 Residents Lose Power as Mother Nature Shows Hers
LIVNGSTON COUNTY — When it was all said and done over 2000 residents in Livingston County temporarily lost power due to the high winds as result of Wednesday's storm. The heart of the wind storm hit at about 3 p.m. and lasted until 9 p.m. knocking down hundreds of trees, breaking telephone poles and snapping power lines. According to the National Weather service gusts of wind gusts hit 43 mph in at the Dansville Airport. The wind was … [Read more...]
Warmer Temperatures and a Windy Week of Weather ahead for Liv. Co.
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — According to the National Weather Service the Livingston County area can anticipate potential winds this week with gusts of up to 50 mph. This week temperatures warm but it's National Weather Service's windy predictions to be on the lookout for. Here is your Livingston County forecast: Today Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Light and variable … [Read more...]
Wind Advisory Issued for Livingston County Through Sunday Morning
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The National Weather Service issued an urgent weather message for Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties including Geneseo, Canandaigua, Olean, and Wellsville. Residents should anticipate through early Sunday morning southwest winds from 15-25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. There is a potential for winds to bring down tree branches and power lines, resulting in power outages. … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Chief: ‘Heck of a Job’ Saved Big Barn from Blowing Fire
MOUNT MORRIS – The Village's Fire Chief credits firefighters with saving a large barn that was directly in the path of a fire that had already consumed three smaller barns. Mount Morris Fire Chief Dana Regatuso said that his Assistant Chief, Rodney Cobb, was the first firefighter to the scene on Rte. 408 (Mount Morris Geneseo Road). Mount Morris called neighboring fire departments from Livingston County and beyond, who helped minimize the … [Read more...]
Wind Whips Fire Through 3 Barns in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – A fire destroyed at least three barns on Rte. 408 (Mount Morris Geneseo Road) Friday evening. According to first responders on scene, an emergency call reporting a fire in one barn came in at about 5:30 p.m. When first responders arrived at the scene, in the area of Canaseraga Creek and Letchworth Country Store, they saw that a strong west wind coming across an open field was spreading the fire to other barns. The barns … [Read more...]
Albany Investigators Ask for Public Comment on Wind Disaster
NYLON – New York State is investigating RG&E's and NYSEG's response to early March's wind storm and asking for the public comments. According to a press release from the New York State Department of Public Service, they will hold four public statement hearings to receive public comment on Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation’s (RG&E) and New York State Electric & Gas Corporation’s (NYSEG) preparation for and response to the … [Read more...]
York and Caledonia Travel Advisory to End in One Hour
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's travel advisory for the towns of York and Caledonia will be lifted in one hour. Sheriff Thomas Dougherty advised the public on social media that the advisory will be lifted but also called on neighbors to check on the elderly while power is still out. Outages are expected to affect over 1,000 in Caledonia and York into tomorrow afternoon. "The no unnecessary travel issued earlier in York … [Read more...]
Caledonia Opens Warming Station for Blacked-Out Residents
CALEDONIA – Cold residents can go to J W Jones Hall 366 Leicester St. to warm up while they wait for power to be restored to their homes. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty issued a travel advisory for York and Caledonia and advised the public of the warming station in a press release. "Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty has issued a travel advisory for No Unnecessary Travel for portions of Livingston County including all of … [Read more...]
High Winds Pummel Northern Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – High winds are causing widespread damage and hazards in Livingston County. A tractor trailer blew over on Simpson Road in York . A tree fell onto a house on Brown Road in Caledonia, knocking down wires. Multiple utility poles came down in the area of Cowan and Stewart Roads in York. The truck in York's rollover was hauling an empty trailer. Emergency crews directed traffic as more first responders arrived to deal with … [Read more...]