August 29, 2011 As of 10:40am, National Grid is reporting that Warren and Saratoga Counties are still seeing large numbers of people without power. In Warren County, 17,490 houses are without power, in Saratoga County 21,000 homes are in the dark with Schenectady (24,000) and Albany (22,000) counties still in the dark too. In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, we also see several road closures.
Despite all the crappy weather we had yesterday, the weather is going to be much brighter this week.
Even though Tropical Storm Irene has moved on, she has left quite the path of destruction behind for us to clean up. It is causing some major traffic problems across the Capital Region, which could make commuting this morning just a little bit trickier. Here is a list of road closures from around our area.
August 28, 2011 We are certainly seeing the impacts of Irene already today and there is more rain expected as the day continues. If you are concerned about power outages, National Grid has a site with an outage map. Local officials are suggesting you stay home to avoid the danger of downed trees, power lines, and flooding. Be safe! Email us your photos of damage - downed trees, flooding, etc. Many counties in our coverage area are under a Flash Flood Warning, a Flash Flood Watch, and the entire broadcast area is under a Tropical Storm Warning. Stay tuned to the radio and also download our app radioPup for your smartphone to keep up to date. Updated information after the jump.
August 28, 2011 A mudslide on Brunswick Avenue occurred not long ago and destroyed multiple homes there.
August 28, 2011 The City of Schenectady is almost certain to experience flooding in the Stockade area.
August 28, 2011 We've been working very hard to make sure to keep you informed with as much accurate and up-to-date information as we possibly can. If you have any photos of storm damage, flooding, or anything related to Irene you'd like to share with us please email them our w
August 28, 2011 We will be collecting money for the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York to support relief efforts for the Albany area residents affected by Hurricane Irene. On Monday, August 29th (tomorrow) WGNA, Q103, 105.7 Crush FM and 104.5 The Team will be at the Crossgates Mall overflow parking lot (across from JC Penny and Old Navy entrance) from 6am to 10am.
August 28, 2011 The rain is starting to let up and move north of the Albany area.
August 28, 2011 As Tropical Storm Irene winds down, many people are starting to see the real dangers of flooding and power outages. This is the lastest update from WGNA listeners about how the storm is impacting their lives here in the Capital Region of New York. These Facebook posts were all reported at approximately 2:50pm on August, 28, 2011. According to Saratoga Casino's website, the casino is open for hot food and fun, for people not affected by the storm.
August 28, 2011 With the effects of Hurricane Irene, the American Red Cross is there to help out people in need.
August 28, 2011 A listener sent this video of the Deerfield River in Jacksonville, Vermont.
