Severe Weather – Fordham Now https://now.fordham.edu The official news site for Fordham University. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:55:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://now.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/favicon.png Severe Weather – Fordham Now https://now.fordham.edu 32 32 232360065 Severe Weather Delayed Opening https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/severe-weather-delayed-opening/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:43:58 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=180780 The University will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, because the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for all or part of the New York City area and is forecasting a mixture of snow and rain beginning in the New York City area from the evening of Monday, January 15, into midday Tuesday, January 16.

All classes that begin before 10 a.m. are cancelled. The University otherwise remains on its normal schedule, but members of the University community should exercise caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Facilities staff will be on hand to clear snow from campus walkways and roads by opening time.

The Office of the Provost is in contact with all deans to provide instructions for students and faculty affected by the delayed opening or weather. Staff who are affected by the delayed opening or weather should check with their supervisors for direction.

The first Ram Van departs Rose Hill at 8 a.m. Tuesday, and from Lincoln Center at 9 a.m. The first Ram Van departs from Rose Hill for the Calder Center at 1 p.m. Transit time between campuses may be longer than usual.

  • University Health Services at Rose Hill will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and at Lincoln Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Counseling and Psychological Services will be open on its normal schedule.
  • Fordham Libraries will be open on their normal schedules.
  • The Fitness Centers at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center will be open at their normal hours.
  • Resident Dining will open at 7:30 a.m. at RH and LC; retail outlets will open as soon as possible thereafter.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students, and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

  • (718) 817-5555
  • (212) 636-7777
  • (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
  • (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

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Public Safety Advisory | Severe Weather https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/public-safety-advisory-severe-weather/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:53:40 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=179421 The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rain and high winds beginning at approximately 5 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, November 21, and extending into the morning of Wednesday, November 22.  The University remains on its normal schedule, but members of the University community should exercise caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Ram Vans are operating on normal departure schedules, but transit time between campuses may be longer than usual.

The last Ram Van departs Rose Hill at 11 p.m. this evening, and from Lincoln Center at 12 a.m. Contractors have been advised to secure all loose materials and custodial staff will be available for any potential flooding. Campus dining venues are operating on their normal schedules. Fordham Libraries are operating on their normal schedule.

The Office of the Provost is in contact with all deans regarding alternative class modalities for students and faculty affected by the weather. Staff who are affected by the weather should check with their supervisors.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

  • (718) 817-5555
  • (212) 636-7777
  • (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
  • (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

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Public Safety Advisory | Severe Weather Notice https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/public-safety-advisory-severe-weather-notice-2/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:34:36 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=177212 UPDATE | 2:30 p.m.
Ram Van service will be suspended after 7 p.m. this evening: the last Ram Van will leave the Rose Hill campus at 6 p.m.; the last Ram Van will leave Lincoln Center at 7 p.m. Students who have evening classes should contact their instructors for direction.

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

Governor Hochul has declared a state of emergency in New York due to heavy rainfall and local flooding.  The University remains on a normal schedule, but members of the University community should exercise caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Ram Vans are operating on normal departure schedules, but transit time between campuses may be longer than usual.

Deans and instructors may contact their students with further information about alternative arrangements for classes affected by the weather. Staff who are affected by the weather should check with their supervisors.

The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and flash flooding into this evening. As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

  • (718) 817-5555
  • (212) 636-7777
  • (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
  • (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

Robert Fitzer, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

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Severe Weather Closings https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/severe-weather-closings-2/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:13:29 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=169696 Dear Members of the Campus Community:

The National Weather Service is predicting snow, freezing rain and hazardous road conditions in the New York City area beginning late this evening. The Rose Hill campus will close at 7 p.m. tonight, February 27. Classes at the Lincoln Center campus will continue as scheduled. The Calder Center will close at 7 p.m. tonight.

All campuses will have a delayed opening at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28.

  • No in-person classes will be held at Rose Hill after 7 p.m.: online classes will proceed as planned. Deans and instructors may contact their students with further information about alternative arrangements for classes affected by this announcement.
  • Staff who normally have in-person responsibilities should expect to report to campus or check with their managers.
  • Community Dining at Lincoln Center and the Marketplace at Rose Hill will open as scheduled, but other venues may close early dependent upon demand and staff availability (check @ramdining on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates on Dining hours).
  • University Health Services at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center will operate on their normal schedules this evening (closing at 6 p.m.), and will open on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Center and 8 a.m. at Rose Hill.
  • Counseling and Psychological Services will remain open on their normal schedules (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
  • Walsh and Quinn Libraries will remain open as normally scheduled; the Law Library will operate on its normal schedule; the Fordham Westchester Library will be closed.
  • Ramfit at Rose Hill will be open on its normal schedule—the fitness center at Lincoln Center will remain on its normal schedule.
  • Ram Van service will end at 11 p.m. on Monday evening, with the last van departing from Lincoln Center at 10:30 p.m., and service will resume on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Please use caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. To prepare for possible power outages, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer. Local weather forecasts are imprecise, and the storm may be worse than predicted.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students, and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

  • (718) 817-5555
  • (212) 636-7777
  • (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
  • (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

Robert Fitzer, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

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Public Safety Advisory | Severe Weather Notice https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/public-safety-advisory-severe-weather-notice/ Mon, 16 May 2022 18:12:17 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=160515 Dear Members of the Campus Community,

The National Weather Service is predicting heavy rainfall with possible wind gusts in excess of 60 miles an hour for the New York City area from 5 p.m. through 9 p.m. this evening—Monday, May 16.

The University remains on a normal schedule, but members of the University community should exercise caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees.

Local weather forecasts are imprecise, and the weather may be worse than predicted. As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

  • (718) 817-5555
  • (212) 636-7777
  • (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
  • (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

Robert Fitzer, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

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UPDATE Weather Alert | All Campuses Remain Closed https://now.fordham.edu/campus-locations/update-weather-alert-all-campuses-remain-closed/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:13:57 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=153968 All Fordham campuses will remain closed today, Tuesday, October 26, due to extensive road flooding in the region and anticipated mass transit delays caused by heavy rains. All campuses of the University will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, on their normal schedule.

No in-person classes will be held today, but online classes will proceed as planned. Deans and instructors may contact their students with further information about alternative arrangements for classes affected by this announcement.

Ram Van service is suspended until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27. Employees who are unsure of their work status should contact their supervisors directly.

Please use caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Avoid walking through flooded areas. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. Consider remaining indoors this evening and avoid traveling, since even subways can become flooded given a large volume of rain within a 24-hour period.

To prepare for possible power outages, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer.

Local weather forecasts are imprecise, and the storm may be worse than predicted. As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus.

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

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Weather Alert | All Campuses Delayed Opening https://now.fordham.edu/campus-locations/weather-alert-all-campuses-delayed-opening/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:52:11 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=153965 All Fordham campuses will open at Noon today, Tuesday, October 26, due to extensive road flooding in the region and anticipated mass transit delays caused by heavy rains. The University will issue an update no later than 10 a.m. today if we anticipate delaying opening until later in the afternoon.

No in-person classes will be held on campus before Noon, but online classes will proceed as planned. Deans and instructors may contact their students with further information about alternative arrangements for classes affected by this announcement.

Please use caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Avoid walking through flooded areas. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. Consider remaining indoors this evening and avoid traveling, since even subways can become flooded given a large volume of rain within a 24-hour period.

To prepare for possible power outages, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer.

Local weather forecasts are imprecise, and the storm may be worse than predicted. As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus.

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

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Public Safety Advisory | Storm Watch https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/public-safety-advisory-storm-watch-2/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 20:47:11 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=153959 Dear Members of the Campus Community,

New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for the area: a Flash Flood Watch is in effect citywide from 8 p.m. tonight through 5 p.m. Tuesday.

According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, light to moderate rain is expected citywide Monday evening through Tuesday evening with an expected rainfall rate of 0.25 inch to 0.5 inch per hour, and a maximum rainfall rate of up to 1 inch per hour. A few periods of heavy rainfall are likely between 12 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday and can impact both the morning and evening commutes. Winds are expected to be 20 mph to 30 mph and winds gusts of up to 40 mph are expected Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening. Lingering showers are then possible through Wednesday morning. A total of 2 inches to 4 inches of rain is expected with locally higher amounts possible.

The University will issue an update no later than 6 a.m. on Tuesday if we anticipate the storm adversely affecting roads and/or mass transit for the morning commute.

Please use caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Avoid walking through flooded areas. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. Consider remaining indoors this evening and avoid traveling, since even subways can become flooded given a large volume of rain within a 24-hour period.

To prepare for possible power outages, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer.

Local weather forecasts are imprecise, and the storm may be worse than predicted. As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus.

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

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Public Safety Advisory | Storm Watch https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/public-safety-advisory-storm-watch/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:23:45 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=152876 Update: Due to anticipated heavy rains, Ram Van service will end Thursday evening at 10 p.m. from Rose Hill and 11 p.m. from Lincoln Center, and will resume at both campuses at 7 a.m. Friday morning.

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for the area: a Flash Flood Watch is in effect citywide from 4 p.m. Thursday through 8 a.m. Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, rain and scattered thunderstorms are forecast citywide beginning Thursday afternoon through Friday. Maximum rainfall rates are forecasted to potentially reach 1 inch per hour. The greatest chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms is from 6 p.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday. There is also a potential for 60 mph wind gusts during periods of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms.

Please use caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees. Avoid walking through flooded areas. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. Consider remaining indoors this evening and avoid traveling, since even subways can become flooded given a large volume of rain within a 24-hour period.

To prepare for possible power outages, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer.

Local weather forecasts are imprecise, and the storm may be worse than predicted. As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus.

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

Sincerely,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

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Public Safety Advisory | Storm Warning https://now.fordham.edu/campus-locations/public-safety-advisory-storm-warning/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:49:17 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=151684 Dear Members of the Campus Community,

As you probably know, Hurricane Henri will reach the New York City area on Sunday, August 22, with thunderstorms and rain continuing into Monday, August 23. Please use caution while walking on campus, and avoid walking near or under large trees during the storm. We recommend that you stay indoors during this storm.

Stay safe and do not hesitate to call Public Safety at (718) 817-2222 to report any storm-related issues.

Sincerely,

John Carroll, Associate Vice President
Fordham Department of Public Safety

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Public Safety Advisory | Weather Update https://now.fordham.edu/university-news/public-safety-advisory-weather-update/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:33:59 +0000 https://news.fordham.sitecare.pro/?p=145063 UPDATE Feb. 2, at 4:30 p.m.

All campuses of Fordham University will be open and operating on their normal schedules on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

As always, members of the University community should take local conditions into account when traveling to or from campus. Faculty, students, and staff should call any of the following numbers for the latest campus travel-related information:

  • (718) 817-5555
  • (212) 636-7777
  • (800) 280-7669 [(800) 280-SNOW]
  • (877) 375-4357 [(877) 375-HELP]

In an emergency, please call Fordham Public Safety at (718) 817-2222.

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