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Showers and storms will persist into midweek
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – Showers and storms will persist into midweek. After that, sunshine returns starting on Thursday and will last throughout the weekend! More details below:. TONIGHT:. A couple overnight showers or even a rumble of thunder will be with us for the overnight. Otherwise skies will be...
Annual Memorial Day Parade returns to Horseheads
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The annual Horseheads Memorial Day Parade took place on Monday afternoon. People lined the streets from Horseheads High school, down to Hanover Square, and ending at American Legion Post 442. Officials from local police and fire departments drove in the parade alongside organizations and the Horseheads...
Victim identified in Monday night Elmira shooting
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Police Department has released the name of the individual who was killed in the Monday night shooting near “Gush’s Thirsty Bear” bar. Police say that Norman D. Cherry, 44, died at the hospital after being shot outside of the bar on 351 East Washington Avenue, around 10:52 p.m. on […]
NY weather: Weather alert for thunderstorms in New York Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:05 p.m. on Monday for thunderstorms until 1:15 p.m. for Yates, Seneca, Cayuga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins and Tioga counties. "Gusty showers and storms west of I-81 will continue a fast-moving eastward track across Central NY. Strong to severe storms are...
Elmirans gather to raise awareness on ending violence
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Elmirans gathered at Grove Park today to spread awareness to end violence in the community. Joshua Marcelle, a DJ from Baltimore, helped put together the event for the community to come together as a family and bring peace and unity to Elmira. “We brought together for different families of having four […]
Pride Returns to the Twin Tiers this Week
TWIN TIERS (WENY) -- As June arrives in less than six days the Twin Tiers are set to celebrate Pride Month with a series of events, bringing the communities together here at home and worldwide. Here's a look at the key Pride events happening in the region. Saturday, June 1st:...
House damaged after two-car crash in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira house sustained severe damage after witnesses say a car was hit off the road and into the structure Friday morning. 18 News reporters at the scene confirm that a home was struck by one vehicle after a two-car accident at the intersection of N. Main Street and Roe Avenue […]
Chemung County asks for public input on future plans
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is asking its residents for input on three plans that will shape the county’s future. According to the Chemung County Executive’s Office, the county’s Planning Department is starting a year-long process to develop a new Comprehensive Plan, Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan, and Long-Range Transportation Plan. These plans […]
Showers and Thunderstorms on Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Memorial Day with a few breaks possible. Heavy downpours and gusty winds will be possible with a few of the thunderstorms, so be weather aware today. Highs will be in the mid to upper-70s as the warm front continues to move to the north. A few showers and thunderstorms stick around tonight as temperatures fall into the mid to upper-70s. Showers and thunderstorms do continue into Tuesday and Wednesday behind the passage of the cold front Monday night. They will become more scattered as the system pulls away. Temperatures will be in the mid-70s Tuesday and upper-60s on Wednesday. Plenty of sunshine will end out the week as high pressure takes over the region. Thursday's high will be in the mid to upper-60s followed by the lower-70s on Friday. Clouds begin to move in Saturday with highs in the mid to upper-70s. Our next system will bring the chance for showers for the second half of the weekend with temperatures in the upper-70s.
Meteorology Monday (5/27/24): 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- The NOAA Climate Prediction Center has released its May outlook on this year’s hurricane season. On this week’s segment of Meteorology Monday, 18 Storm Team Meteorologist Alivia Colon breaks down this forecast and some of the factors that contributed to its outcome. The Climate Prediction...
Strength, Selflessness, & Sacrifice | Honoring Fallen Veterans at Woodlawn National Cemetery on Memorial Day
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) –- Over a thousand people lined the streets of Elmira for the annual Memorial Day parade. Once the parade route ended at Woodlawn National Cemetery, a service was held to honor those who served, but never made it back home. "We gather this Memorial Day as...
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