Brian Sullivan

3 days ago | crainsnewyork.com | Lauren Rosenthal |Brian Sullivan

Wildfire smoke from blazes burning in the Canadian prairie has drifted across New York, contributing to air-quality alerts that warn of breathing problems for children and older adults. Environmental agencies in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine issued safety advisories that are in effect from 11 a.m. local time Wednesday into late evening.

2 months ago | insurancejournal.com | Lauren Rosenthal |Brian Sullivan

The US National Weather Service will merge two of its largest forecasting units as it prepares for the loss of as many as 1,000 staffers. Employees were encouraged to take early retirements asa handful of consolidations were announced during an all-hands meeting at the agency on Thursday with Director Ken Graham, according to people familiar with the matter who weren’t authorized to speak publicly.

Feb 25, 2025 | business-standard.com | Mary Hui |Brian Sullivan

Australia's forecaster, which faced criticism last year after an unusual El Niño, is taking a less-is-more approach, while the World Meteorological Organization and the Philippines are fielding requests for more detailed and frequent information. The contrasting styles underscore the challenge for agencies seeking to balance demands for certainty against the volatility of weather.

Jan 23, 2025 | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Brian Sullivan |Alicia Clanton |Mark Chediak

(Bloomberg) -- Firefighters across Southern California made progress battling new blazes amid gusty winds, as forecast rain on the weekend offered the potential for relief. • None What Happened to Hanging Out on the Street? • None How Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With Trump• None Hoboken PATH Station Will Close for Almost a Month on Jan.

Jan 21, 2025 | rigzone.com | Brian Sullivan |Naureen Malik

A rare winter storm has triggered a blizzard warning in Louisiana, calls for record snow in New Orleans and transmission warnings for the Texas grid. The low pressure weather system is bringing bitter cold from Texas to North Carolina, causing disruptions to passenger rail travel and airline flights throughout the region as snow sweeps across the US South. “The system is going to drop a blanket of snow across the entire Gulf south,” Donald Jones, a weather service meteorologist.