Vanessa Murdock

We may see northern lights in the sky within our local area tonight. Check out this link also from the Space Weather Prediction Center for the aurora forecast, which shows the viewing line within the local forecast region, swpc.noaa.gov/products/auror….

Alys Eberhardt, an 18-year-old nursing student, was brutally murdered in her Fair Lawn home on Sept. 24, 1965. @VMurdockTV reports. cbsloc.al/49bV6tL

Parking on fire hydrants is dangerous and illegal! 🚫   The FDNY responded to a 5-alarm fire in the Bronx early Monday morning.  Multiple vehicles were blocking fire hydrants.  Luckily, no one was seriously injured.  But this selfish act could mean the difference between life and death.  Don't do it.   And if you choose to block a hydrant, prepare to pay big 💰 Parking on fire hydrants is punishable by up to $5,000 in fines.  Don’t park on hydrants.

From record-setting #hurricanes to dazzling #auroras, @NOAA's #satellites certainly had an eyeful in 2025. Here's a look back at some of the most compelling views that unfolded around our planet—and sun—over the course of the year. See more here: bit.ly/3YCkO4m

.@VMurdockTV checked in with two weather experts for their take on how much snow NYC should expect this winter. cbsloc.al/4p4KjGs

@FDACS Look for serious price gauging at #SunGas outside of MCO. $5.89 for regular. Big sign is empty to trick customers/especially tourists!

Animals in Chicago zoo delight in fresh snowfall

"Everything that is being done in this neighborhood right now is, in some way, thinking about the flooding and sewage issues," said Andrea Parker, executive director of the Gowanus Canal Conservancy. @VMurdockTV reports. cbsloc.al/3LkoC70

Hurricane #Melissa 9AM EDT Update: @53rdWRS find Melissa stronger as the northern eyewall is approaching the southern coast of Jamaica. For the latest visit hurricanes.gov

@CollinGrossWx @JimCantore @StephanieAbrams @spann @ReedTimmerUSA @nynjpaweather @epawawx @DaveCurren @JGodynick @ExploreFall @FoliageReport Love this!

Here it is! My yearly picture of the same tree taken on October 20th 🍃🍁🍂 2020-2025 📸 Taken in Metuchen, New Jersey

Extreme dune damage with the majority of it washed away at Shinnecock Inlet. Probably will be completely destroyed during this afternoons high tide.

Ocean drive closed from #Avalon to Sea Isle City FYI. #noreaster

In preparation of the upcoming storm w potential coastal flooding @SheriffGolden announces the MCSO OEM& @SeaBrightBoro set up a Fill your Own Sandbag Station to MonCo residents:1097 OceanAve,Sea Bright-Oct 10,12pm-5pm&Oct 11,8am-5pm.Sand&bags are available on-site.Bring shovels.

@marylovesrafael @LonnieQuinnTV Dress warm @marylovesrafael

@LonnieQuinnTV @VMurdockTV coldest day EVER ON SUNDAY -69

Leaves are changing colors differently in New York this fall. Blame the weather, experts say. @VMurdockTV reports. cbsloc.al/477fhaY

@RoccoFury It is!

@VMurdockTV Venus and moon dancing this morning. Small star is Regulus. Stunning

Tomorrow night marks the last sunset at or after 7 PM at our office until next spring! Here’s when nearby locations see their final “7 PM or later” sunsets this year: Islip, NY – 9/15 Bridgeport, CT – 9/15 Stamford, CT – 9/16 Central Park, NY – 9/17 Port Jervis, NY – 9/19

Father Pedro Bismarck Chau became the first Nicaraguan-born bishop in the U.S. when he was ordained Monday in New Jersey. @VMurdockTV reports. cbsloc.al/4ptla9Q

Here is the monthly climate summary for the six climate locations across our area. Overall August was on the slightly cool side.