The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops. Vanessa Murdock spoke with farmers concerned about next year's blueberry and cranberry harvests. cbsloc.al/3O12PPG

We have initiated Key Messages for the impending Thanksgiving Weekend Arctic Blast that will provide bitter cold & heavy lake-effect snowfall across portions of the northern U.S.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw: -18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater) -11 of those were hurricanes (winds

Severe thunderstorms sweeping the South are causing a domino effect for the millions traveling home. The stormy weather may put a damper on the New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City and other popular destinations. CBS New York Meteorologist Vanessa Murdock has the forecast.

The tornado outbreak on Saturday has quietly become the 2nd most active tornado day of 2024 with 90 tornado reports This is only behind the 108 reports of April 26, the day of the Elkhorn-Blair, NE EF-4 tornado

PALISADES FIRE | 2921 acres 0% containment. Extreme fire behavior, short & long-range spotting, continues to challenge firefighting efforts for the Palisades Fire. Winds gusts up to 60 MPH are expected to continue through Thursday.

The most unusually cold air in the Northern Hemisphere will descend into the United States from this weekend into next week. A lobe of the polar vortex -like a jellyfish tentacle- will sting the country with dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills.

All tsunami forecast water levels are below 1-foot with earliest arrival times in about 1 hour in Puerto Rico. Please refer to tsunami.gov for the latest message.

Meteorological Winter 2024-25 is now behind us as well. It was the coldest in 10 years across the region, but also notably dry in much of the area, which helped result in widespread below normal snowfall.

NYS has issued a burn ban for NYC, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley, effective now through 3/16, when the statewide burn ban begins. High risk of brush and wildfires. This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires for purposes of brush & debris disposal.

La Niña conditions are hanging on, but weakening! Forecasters expect ENSO-neutral conditions to return in the next month, lasting through the summer. What does that mean for global weather and climate? Read more: climate.gov/news-features/…

Thanks to everyone for congratulating me on my 16 year anniversary at WCBS! What a blast it’s been with more to come.. Which brings me to tonight: Our AR/VR selection show following our late local news. Tune in! CBS New York

UPDATE: Heavy rain and high winds are expected to move into the Tri-State Area during the overnight hours. Vanessa Murdock has what you need to know. cbsloc.al/4ixGp6e

GOES East Band 2 vis satellite, 236 to 331 PM EDT this afternoon. Low clouds near coastal New England slowly approaching from the east. Low clouds are expected to eventually overspread local region tonight into early Thu. Some fog is expected to develop as well. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx

A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Long Island, parts of NYC, and the Connecticut coast due to locally dense fog. If you're traveling this evening, use caution and allow extra time. forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtg…

The count of 728 severe thunderstorm + tornado warnings yesterday is the 3rd highest all-time 12Z-12Z. (4th highest calendar day).

Just designated one of America's most endangered rivers, the Passaic River runs through backyards and the most populated city in New Jersey. Vanessa Murdock shares why the just-declared "endangered" designation is not all bad. cbsloc.al/4jEQOxr

Tornado Warning including Crandon Lakes NJ, Blairstown NJ and Great Meadows NJ until 5:15 PM EDT

A tornado occurred yesterday, Tuesday, May 6 near Bangor, PA. For more information, view our public information statement here: weather.gov/wrh/TextProduc…

ISP (MacArthur Airport) just reached 100 degrees, which sets not only the daily record, but also the monthly record for the warmest temperature recorded for the month of June! #liwx #nywx