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 mentioned at a information convention. “Lives are at stake.”
Hochul mentioned New York Metropolis could possibly be in retailer for one of many “prime 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 power to take down energy traces, the governor mentioned.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 17: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks on the web site of the Gateway Venture Building 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 mentioned.
Hochul warned that subway service in New York Metropolis might see “some disruptions” because of the storm. Subways are anticipated to proceed operating all through the storm, however totally on native tracks.
Metro North prepare service will run on a weekend schedule and Lengthy Island Rail Street commuter prepare service is anticipated to be suspended at 1 a.m. on Monday.
“There isn’t a method these predictions are improper,” Hochul mentioned. “It’s coming, and it is going to be onerous felt.”
-ABC Information’ Victoria Arancio
