New York Governor Kathy Hochul cautioned residents of her state on Sunday afternoon that they’re now experiencing the “calm earlier than the storm.”
“The worst is but to come back,” Hochul stated at a information convention. “Lives are at stake.”
Hochul stated New York Metropolis may very well be in retailer for one of many “high ten worst winter storms within the final 150 years.”
The Hudson Valley, New York Metropolis and Lengthy Island are anticipated to obtain moist snow, which has the flexibility to take down energy traces, the governor stated.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 17: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks on the web site of the Gateway Challenge Development on February 17, 2026 in New York Metropolis. (Picture by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Photos)
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“Lengthy Island and New York Metropolis and decrease Hudson Valley are actually within the direct eye of the storm,” Hochul stated.
Hochul warned that subway service in New York Metropolis may see “some disruptions” because of the storm. Subways are anticipated to proceed operating all through the storm, however totally on native tracks.
Metro North practice service will run on a weekend schedule and Lengthy Island Rail Street commuter practice service is predicted to be suspended at 1 a.m. on Monday.
“There isn’t any manner these predictions are unsuitable,” Hochul stated. “It’s coming, and it should be laborious felt.”
-ABC Information’ Victoria Arancio
