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Fall-Like Feel Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Fall-Like Feel Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Fall-Like Feel Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast It may not feel that way, but summer is far from over. A stretch of cool, comfortable days will be followed by a return to more seasonable temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. The high will only be around 70 degrees on Wednesday, Aug. 21, after fall-like morning temperatures in the 50s.  Some areas will see the mercury as much as 20 degrees lower than the seasonal average. Skies will be mostly sunny. Overnight, temperatures could drop to the upper 40s in areas farthest north. It will remain cool throughout the morning on Thursday, Aug. 22, before the high t…
Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing Another round of heat and storms is on deck for the Northeast, starting now, forecasters say. The beginning of the week will start out hot with a chance of storms in the late-afternoon and evening, however, the highest chance of severe weather comes mid-week, AccuWeather says. Monday, July 15 will be mostly sunny with a high between 97 and 100 from New Jersey to Washington DC, and a widespread risk of thunderstorms in the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather forecast map Monday-Monday night. AccuWeather Good Monday M…
New Storm System Will Lead To Change In Weather Pattern New Storm System Will Lead To Change In Weather Pattern
New Storm System Will Lead To Change In Weather Pattern An early spring cold snap that has made it feel more like late January than late March will be followed by the arrival of a new storm system that will lead to a return of more seasonable temperatures. The cold snap continues Tuesday, March 29 with sunny skies, temperatures in the mid 30s and wind-chill values in the teens. It will be mostly clear overnight and continued cold. Wednesday, March 30 will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing into the mid 40s. There will be a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the mid afternoon, followed by a chance of rain throug…
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk A rapidly developing, rare fall Nor'easter will bring heavy downpours, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts to the region that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity is Monday evening, Oct. 25 through Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26. (See the first and second images above.) Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. For projected rainfall totals, click on the third image above. Rainfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, and heavy rain may produce areas of flash flooding, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…
Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region
Strong To Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible In Region A surge in temperatures will be accompanied by a system that could bring strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds to the region. The time frame for storm activity is late Tuesday afternoon to late Tuesday evening, July 6. The primary threat from the potential storms is damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire region starting around midday Tuesday and lasting until Wednesday evening, July 7. There will be a mix of sun and clouds during the day with a high temp…
Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend
Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer. But that couldn't have been further from the case this year with high temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal last weekend. Now, on the first weekend of June, parts of the region, especially farther inland, are on the brink of the first heatwave of 2021. (See the first image above.) A heatwave is defined as three or more straight days with a high temperature of 90 degrees or more. Some spots could see record warmth for this time of year on Sunday, June 6, which will be sunny, with a high temperature in the upper …
Is The Drought Over Yet? Northern Part Of State Dryer Than The Rest Is The Drought Over Yet? Northern Part Of State Dryer Than The Rest
Is The Drought Over Yet? Northern Part Of State Dryer Than The Rest The downpour that soaked the region deposited 2-4 inches of rainfall in Connecticut communities, but still, much of North Eastern Connecticut is experiencing extreme drought. According to state data released Thursday, Oct.1, nearly 25 percent of the state is experiencing “extreme” drought - the second highest degree of drought tracked by the state. The worst degree of drought is “exceptional.” The ranking goes, from least to most drought-like conditions are None, Abnormally Dry, Moderate Drought, Severe Drought, Extreme Drought, Exceptional Drought. All of Con…
Five-Day Forecast: Here's When Rain Will Return Five-Day Forecast: Here's When Rain Will Return
Five-Day Forecast: Here's When Rain Will Return It will be a pleasant week for the most part, with the exception of a relatively brief period early in the week. Monday, Oct. 21 will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high temperature in the mid 60s. Clouds will increase overnight and Tuesday, Oct. 22 will be mostly cloudy with a high around 60 degrees. There will be a chance of rain after noontime before rain becomes like after 9 p.m. Tuesday and continuing through 3 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Skies will clear in the morning Wednesday, leading to a sunny day with a high in the low 60s. Thursday, Oct. 24 will be sunny with a high in the…
Rainy, Chilly Mother's Day Starts Stretch Of Wet, Raw Days: Here's How Much Rain We'll Get Rainy, Chilly Mother's Day Starts Stretch Of Wet, Raw Days: Here's How Much Rain We'll Get
Rainy, Chilly Mother's Day Starts Stretch Of Wet, Raw Days: Here's How Much Rain We'll Get A rainy, raw Mother's Day will mark the stretch of an unsettled stretch of wet weather the next few days with temperatures as much as 20 degrees below normal. Most of the region will see about 1.5 inches of precipitation through Tuesday, May 14, with up to 2 inches in some spots. (See the first image above.) Here's what to expect: Sunday, May 12: Rain moved in from west to east overnight. It will continue on and off rain throughout a day that will feel more like it's mid-March than mid-May.  The high temperature will be 15 to 20 degrees below normal, struggling to reach the low …
Super Soaker For Cinco de Mayo: Here's How Much Rain To Expect Super Soaker For Cinco de Mayo: Here's How Much Rain To Expect
Super Soaker For Cinco de Mayo: Here's How Much Rain To Expect If you're heading out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, don't forget an umbrella. It will be a rainy and raw day on Sunday, May 5 with a high in the mid 50s and up to 1 inch of precipitation possible. Though heavy rain in the morning with taper off in the afternoon, the chance of rain continues until around 11 p.m. The wet stretch finally ends as skies clear overnight, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high temperature in the mid 60s on Monday, May 6. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Storm Will Bring Steady Rain During Evening Commute Before Big Change For Weekend Storm Will Bring Steady Rain During Evening Commute Before Big Change For Weekend
Storm Will Bring Steady Rain During Evening Commute Before Big Change For Weekend A storm system will bring raw, rainy weather to the region, with the heaviest downpours expected during the evening commute on Friday, April 5. It will be a cloudy and cold day with a high temperature of only about 40 degrees. Rain becomes likely early in the afternoon and will continue off and on through early Saturday morning, April 6, with precipitation amounts of up to three-quarters of an inch expected. Rain will taper off by around 7 a.m. Saturday before clouds give way to sun. It will be much warmer and become mostly sunny in the afternoon with a high in the mid 60s and calm wi…