Emmy® Award-winning meteorologist Violeta Yas is a member of NBC 4 New York’s Storm Team 4 weather team.
Prior to joining WNBC in March 2022, Yas was part of Telemundo62, where she served as chief meteorologist, and NBC10 in Philadelphia for nearly nine years. She was part of the team that launched Noticiero Telemundo62 at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. in 2014. Her weather career began in 2010, when she joined AccuWeather as a bilingual broadcaster.
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Central Park just experienced a March weather trend not seen dating back to 1869
The end of March came with near-record highs that were nowhere near freezing — which meant no chance for snow. While that in itself is cause for celebration for most in the tri-state, it also meant New York City would cap off a weather trend not seen dating back to 1869, according to the National Weather Service. With the final…
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NYC has gotten almost twice as much snow as normal. We're not even close to the record
You know it, we know it, everyone knows it — this winter has been especially snowy. This week’s blizzard was the second major snow event to hit the region this winter and drop more than a foot. It’s not just recency bias, this winter has seen more snow than we usually get. Almost double. Storm Team 4 took a look…
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What makes a blizzard warning? When did NYC last have one? It's not all about snow
Measurable snowfall had become a rarity in New York City the past few years. Blizzards? Not even in the picture. That has since changed, or at least is on the verge of doing so. The NYC area is bracing for a powerful nor’easter that promises to deliver a foot or more of snow throughout the region. Parts of Long...
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Not just snow: Long Island, NYC and Jersey Shore face flooding threats during storm
Yes, Sunday’s storm could bring record snowfall totals to parts of the tri-state and create chaos on the roads, especially overnight Sunday through the Monday morning commute. But snow and wind aren’t the only threat. Some parts of the tri-state could see flooding as well, particularly low-lying areas near the shore.
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New snow map: NYC area likely to get 12-18 inches of snow as part of potential blizzard
When all is said and done, NYC is looking at 12-18 inches of snow.
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NY, NJ declare states of emergency ahead of possible blizzard conditions
With blizzard warnings issued throughout the tri-state and indeed for much of the I-95 corridor from Philadelphia to Boston, New York and New Jersey are under a state of emergency starting Sunday. Gov. Mikie Sherrill, just a month into her tenure leading the state and already dealing with her second major snowstorm, issued a state of emergency for all 21…
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Coldest air yet seizes NYC area. The weekend gets worse, and it's going to snow
It’s a good Tuesday, as long as you don’t have to be outside. The coldest air of the season moved in overnight, dropping wind chills into the single digits, where they are expected to remain through the day. They could dip below zero degrees at points this week. Highs should only be in the 20s. Lows will be in...
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Foot of rain causes mudslides in CT, downs trees before fresh round of Sunday night t-storms
The soggy start to Sunday was merely an appetizer before the main course: strong thunderstorms and damaging winds threaten our evening. An already sopping Connecticut was issued a flash flood emergency for Fairfield and New Haven counties around 3 p.m. following heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service was investigating reports of water rescues and mudslides in the area. People were…
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Another round of thunderstorms in the forecast for a humid Sunday; flooding possible
After widespread thunderstorms, rain, and heavy wind on Saturday, another round of storms is possible for the NYC metro area on Sunday. The temperatures will be slightly cooler, though it will remain humid during the day. Scattered showers and storms are in the forecast for Sunday afternoon. Some of those storms could once again be strong to severe, though they…
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Monday brings dangerous winds to NYC area; gusts nearing 60 mph recorded
We may be drying out from that drencher of a weekend, but our weather worries are far from over. Significant wind gusts whipped around the tri-state throughout the day Monday, with 35 mph sustained winds and gusts topping 55 mph, which are powerful enough to tear down trees and power lines. A wind advisory is in effect for NYC, Long…
