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The National Weather Service has confirmed the fifth and most powerful tornado in New York so far this year—an EF-2 with winds reaching 115 mph. The storm hit the Town of Phelps, carving a 1.7-mile path and causing significant damage.

The snow has started picking up here in Upstate New York, but we have a way to go to reach record-setting territory.

Looks like New York will have more than a dazzling fireworks display overhead on New Year's Eve.

Which New York city or town is the state's snowiest? The answer may surprise you!

Wondering about New York's winter weather? Learn how wooly bear caterpillars can forecast the season based on their colors and segments!

September is already proving to be a much more dangerous month than August, with three tornadoes striking the state on the same day.

The National Weather Service confirmed tornado #29 touched down in the state over the weekend.

Several forecasters are closely watching another stream of arctic air that could blow across Central New York and bring the first frost of the season.

If you plan on hitting up the New York State Fair on opening day, you might want to wear a bathing suit under your clothes.

Crisp, autumnal air will soon flow through the Empire State and stick around for the next few days.

Not even a full week after officials confirmed the 27th and 28th tornado to strike the state, respectively in New Paltz and Fowler, another one may have touched down in a tiny hamlet in Herkimer County.

New York seems to be trapped in a pattern of severe weather... What's causing it?

Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner.

The first hurricane of the year made landfall in Texas on Monday and forecasters say remnants of Hurricane Beryl will impact Central New York. Here's what we know.

The National Weather Service in Albany confirmed what everyone in West Winfield already knew.

Mother's Day is usually a time for people to pick some flowers growing in the yard for mom, but is it possible that we could wind up getting snow and a winter storm on Mother's Day?  The answer is an absolute yes. Let's start by clarifying that the current Mother's Day forecast for Upstate New York - albeit still a week away - is rain showers and highs in the med to upper 50s. It doesn... Read Mor

Police in parts of the Hudson Valley are searching for the source of what residents described as a "loud boom or explosion" heard over the weekend.

A mid-week storm is expected to bring more wet, heavy snow to Upstate New York.

The calendar says it's spring, but the weather in Upstate New York has other plans.

While the Capital Region can expect mostly rain this weekend, surrounding areas will see winter weather return this weekend.

This is only the second time a tornado ha ever hit New York during the month of February.

Lake-effect snow slammed New York this morning. But what makes lake-effect snow different than blizzards?

Temperatures were WEIRD this week

This week has brought record breaking warmth to many parts of New York state, making the end of February feel more like the end of April.

With December off to a slow start when it comes to snow, how little snow would make this winter one of our least snowy winters on record here in the Capital Region?

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch Monday into Tuesday and has also revealed expected snowfall amounts.

After record-setting high temperatures this weekend, winter weather returns early this week.

While we await Punxsutawney Phil's and his Ground Hog's Day forecast, what are meteorologists predicting for February?

The next round of winter weather will make its way Upstate Sunday (January 28? and some areas could see up to 10 inches of snow.

Tuesday's evening commute could be a little messy in the Capital Region