Brittany Bell
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I’m the weekday morning and noon meteorologist at ABC7 New York.
Much cooler and breezy today! Highs reach the mid 70s with northeast winds gusting up to 25mph. Morning clouds give way to some afternoon breaks of sun.
August 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Much cooler and breezy today! Highs reach the mid 70s with northeast winds gusting up to 25mph. Morning clouds give way to some afternoon breaks of sun.
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Erin strengthens, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season.
This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.
This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.
August 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Erin strengthens, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season.
This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.
This hi-res view shows several lightning flashes within an intensifying storm.
Reposted by Brittany Bell
Hurricane #Erin Advisory 17: Erin Becomes the First Hurricane of the 2025 Season. Expected to Pass Near Or North of the Leeward Islands On Saturday. hurricanes.gov
National Hurricane Center
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August 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hurricane #Erin Advisory 17: Erin Becomes the First Hurricane of the 2025 Season. Expected to Pass Near Or North of the Leeward Islands On Saturday. hurricanes.gov
Erin is very close to hurricane strength this morning. It will pass near Puerto Rico as a category 3 Sunday, bringing rough surf, gusty winds, and 2"-4" of rain. It will bring us rough surf, rip currents, minor coastal flooding, and some beach erosion mid to late next week as it passes offshore.
August 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Erin is very close to hurricane strength this morning. It will pass near Puerto Rico as a category 3 Sunday, bringing rough surf, gusty winds, and 2"-4" of rain. It will bring us rough surf, rip currents, minor coastal flooding, and some beach erosion mid to late next week as it passes offshore.
Here's a closer look at storm timing today.
August 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Here's a closer look at storm timing today.
5am Tropical Storm Erin Track.
August 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
5am Tropical Storm Erin Track.
Hot and humid again today. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, but the humidity will make it feel more like the 90s. An afternoon storm is possible in spots, but storms won't be as strong as yesterday.
August 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Hot and humid again today. Highs reach the mid to upper 80s, but the humidity will make it feel more like the 90s. An afternoon storm is possible in spots, but storms won't be as strong as yesterday.
Some of the storms today could be severe. There's a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for severe weather. Damaging winds and flooding downpours are the main threats.
August 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Some of the storms today could be severe. There's a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for severe weather. Damaging winds and flooding downpours are the main threats.
Hot and humid today with highs near 90°. A few scattered storms are also possible this afternoon and evening.
August 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Hot and humid today with highs near 90°. A few scattered storms are also possible this afternoon and evening.
There's a moderate rip current risk today with waves up to 2-3 feet.
August 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
There's a moderate rip current risk today with waves up to 2-3 feet.
There's an Air Quality Alert for the Boroughs, Hudson Valley, and Fairfield county. The air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups due to ground-level ozone.
August 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
There's an Air Quality Alert for the Boroughs, Hudson Valley, and Fairfield county. The air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups due to ground-level ozone.
Highs reach the upper 80s and lower 90s with higher humidity.
August 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Highs reach the upper 80s and lower 90s with higher humidity.
There is a moderate risk of rip currents along south-facing shorelines, with a lower risk further down the Jersey shore.
However, even in low-risk areas, stay alert—rip currents can still form, especially near piers and jetties.
However, even in low-risk areas, stay alert—rip currents can still form, especially near piers and jetties.
August 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
There is a moderate risk of rip currents along south-facing shorelines, with a lower risk further down the Jersey shore.
However, even in low-risk areas, stay alert—rip currents can still form, especially near piers and jetties.
However, even in low-risk areas, stay alert—rip currents can still form, especially near piers and jetties.
The NHC is tracking three systems in the Atlantic. The two farther west have low odds of developing, but one near the Cabo Verde Islands could become a tropical depression or storm today. It’s too soon to know if it will affect the U.S., but stay tuned for additional updates.
August 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The NHC is tracking three systems in the Atlantic. The two farther west have low odds of developing, but one near the Cabo Verde Islands could become a tropical depression or storm today. It’s too soon to know if it will affect the U.S., but stay tuned for additional updates.
The heat is back this week. Highs reach the upper 80s and low 90s with mostly sunny skies. The humidity is still low today, but it increases Tuesday.
August 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The heat is back this week. Highs reach the upper 80s and low 90s with mostly sunny skies. The humidity is still low today, but it increases Tuesday.
There's an Air Quality Alert for NYC, Long Island and the Hudson Valley due to ground level ozone. The air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups starting midday.
August 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
There's an Air Quality Alert for NYC, Long Island and the Hudson Valley due to ground level ozone. The air quality could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups starting midday.
Nice weather this weekend, especially on Saturday!
August 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Nice weather this weekend, especially on Saturday!
Low-pressure off the southeast coast has a low chance of development, but it will raise the rip current risk along area beaches. A tropical wave in the central Atlantic could become a tropical depression late this weekend/early next week, though models keep it out to sea for now.
August 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Low-pressure off the southeast coast has a low chance of development, but it will raise the rip current risk along area beaches. A tropical wave in the central Atlantic could become a tropical depression late this weekend/early next week, though models keep it out to sea for now.
Air quality will only reach good to moderate levels today.
August 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Air quality will only reach good to moderate levels today.
A top ten day! Highs reach the low 80s with mostly sunny skies, less haze, and low humidity.
August 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A top ten day! Highs reach the low 80s with mostly sunny skies, less haze, and low humidity.
There's a moderate to high rip current risk again today. The high risk is down the Jersey Shore.
August 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
There's a moderate to high rip current risk again today. The high risk is down the Jersey Shore.
Morning clouds will give way to more sun today with highs near 80°. Some lingering haze is possible especially early, but smoke starts to push farther inland this afternoon.
August 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Morning clouds will give way to more sun today with highs near 80°. Some lingering haze is possible especially early, but smoke starts to push farther inland this afternoon.
It will be breezy at the beaches with a moderate to high rip current risk. The high risk is down the Jersey Shore.
August 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
It will be breezy at the beaches with a moderate to high rip current risk. The high risk is down the Jersey Shore.
There still could be some lingering haze today, but air quality is improving. There are now air quality alerts today, and It's currently good to moderate across the Tri-State.
August 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
There still could be some lingering haze today, but air quality is improving. There are now air quality alerts today, and It's currently good to moderate across the Tri-State.
Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the East Coast, but the NHC is watching two other Atlantic systems. A low off the Southeast coast could become a depression this weekend. Another wave farther east may also strengthen later this week. #Tropics
August 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tropical Storm Dexter is moving away from the East Coast, but the NHC is watching two other Atlantic systems. A low off the Southeast coast could become a depression this weekend. Another wave farther east may also strengthen later this week. #Tropics