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New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding
New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding A new system taking aim at the region will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Current forecast models project the system will arrive from west to east starting late Thursday morning, Aug. 10. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. About a half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts where there may be flooding, according to the National Weath…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes
Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes A frontal system bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts to the area will bring both a flash flood and severe weather threat, according to the National Weather Service. Storm activity will continue at times throughout the day on Monday, Aug. 7 into Tuesday, Aug. 8. A brief tornado is possible, the weather service noted in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "Excessive runoff may result in flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks rising out of their banks," the National Weather Service said. Widespr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
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Know Your News? Take Our Quiz! Weather news dominated the week in Connecticut, with storms, a heat wave, and the threat of tornadoes. But that's not all there was! Have you read all your Daily Voice email alerts? Ready to test your local news IQ?  See if you can answer these questions based on the top stories of the week in Connecticut. Get a leg up on the competition by subscribing to Daily Voice email alerts! Follow the link below to take the quick quiz. Good luck! DAILY VOICE NEWS QUIZ for the week ending Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County With a new round of storms developing, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the Northeast. In New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schoharie The watch covers all eight counties in Connecticut and the following counties in Massachusetts: Berkshire Bristol Essex Franklin Hampden Hampshire Middlesex Norfolk Plymouth Suffolk Worcester The watch was issued at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 27, by the National Weather Service and is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms could…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region
New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region New rounds of storms with localized downpours and risks of flash flooding are taking aim at the region. The time frame for the first system is Thursday night, July 13 into Friday, July 14 with the approach of a frontal system, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall of about 1 inch with locally higher amounts of around 2 inches is possible. "The strongest thunderstorms during this time may also be capable of producing damaging wind gusts," according to the weather service. The stormy pattern is expected to linger through Tuesday, July 18. "While a setup ex…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: System With Gusty Winds Could Include Hail As Poor Air Quality Improves Storm Watch: System With Gusty Winds Could Include Hail As Poor Air Quality Improves
Storm Watch: System With Gusty Winds Could Include Hail As Poor Air Quality Improves An upper-level low-pressure system will bring isolated to scattered thunderstorms across the region, some of which could be severe. A few storms may bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail a half-inch or less in diameter, according to the National Weather Service. The time frame for storm activity is from around midday until late in the evening on Friday, June 9. Poor air quality conditions that have lingered for much of the week due to smoke from Canadian wildfires will steadily improve during the afternoon on Friday, which will see a high temperature of around 70 degrees. Saturday…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong, Gusty Storms Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Strong, Gusty Storms Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Strong, Gusty Storms Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Scattered thunderstorms, some severe, are moving across the region ahead of a strong cold front. Some of the storms, which began in the middle of the afternoon Friday, June 2, have been packed with heavy downpours, and gusty winds. Since the backdoor front is moving from east to west (rather than the usual west to east), storm are moving from the northeast in an easterly fashion. The chance for storms and showers will increase Friday evening and continue through the overnight hours. A radar image of the region at around 3:30 p.m. Friday is shown in the image above. There is a slight chan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible A round of scattered thunderstorms, some of which will be severe, will be packed with gusty winds and could produce small hail. The time frame for storm activity is from the middle afternoon Friday, June 2 into the early overnight hours on Saturday, June 3. The chance for storms and showers will increase Friday evening. (See the forecast model in the first image above from the National Weather Service.) The storms will be triggered by a backdoor cold front pushing through from the east. Widespread high temps in the upper 80s to low 90s are on tap for Friday. The passage of the front…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Time Frame For Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Here's Time Frame For Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region
Here's Time Frame For Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region A widespread system will bring separate rounds of storms to much of the region. The time frame for storm activity on Monday, Aug. 22 is from the early morning hours through the evening, with up to 1 to 2 inches of much-needed rainfall possible, before another round of storms is expected on Tuesday, Aug.23. "The steadiest rain is likely to follow the track of the storm across interior portions of the Northeast and into northern New England," AccuWeather Meteorologist Nicole LoBiondo said. Areas where the strongest storms and steadiest rainfall are expected on Monday are shaded in dark …

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Spotty Storms, Humidity Will Followed By Much-Awaited Relief From Heat More Spotty Storms, Humidity Will Followed By Much-Awaited Relief From Heat
More Spotty Storms, Humidity Will Followed By Much-Awaited Relief From Heat More pop-up storms are expected as humid conditions linger in the region, but relief from the heat is finally in sight. Sunday, Aug. 7 will be partly sunny and warm, with a high temperature in the low 90s and heat indices in the mid to upper 90s, according to the National Weather Service.  It will mark the sixth straight day the high temperature has been around or above the 90-degree mark and a Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m.Monday, Aug. 8. There's a 50-50 chance for scattered storms starting in the mid-afternoon and lasting into the late evening Sunday. Look for mostly sunny…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Widespread Round Of Storms Will Bring Gusty Winds, Drenching Downpours To Region Widespread Round Of Storms Will Bring Gusty Winds, Drenching Downpours To Region
Widespread Round Of Storms Will Bring Gusty Winds, Drenching Downpours To Region As dangerously hot summer conditions persist in the region, there will be multiple chances for thunderstorms during an unsettled stretch of weather that will last through the weekend. Storms will be widespread on Friday, Aug. 5, and linger into Saturday, Aug. 6, with areas in dark green in the first two images above seeing the heaviest rainfall. Heat index values (the combination of the temperature and humidity) between 95 to 100 degrees are expected, according to the National Weather Service. Friday will be mostly cloudy for most of the day, and the high temperature will reach the lo…

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Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day
Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate storm chances are lining up for the next few days, marking the start of a more unsettled stretch of weather that could bring more frequent precipitation.  Sunday, July 17 will start off with partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the low 80s. Keep an eye out for the chance of showers and storms Sunday evening and into the overnight, mainly in the areas shown in the first image above. A more potent and widespread storm system on track for Monday, July 18 is expected to arrive in the afternoon on a mostly cloudy day with a…

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News
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut A line of strong storms with damaging wind gusts left thousands without power in Connecticut overnight. At around midnight on Tuesday, March 8, about 9,000 outages were reported statewide. By daybreak Tuesday, power had been restored to most. Eversource reported around 1,300 outages at 7:30 a.m., with the most in Winchester (249) in Litchfield County, and Ridgefield (204) in Northern Fairfield County. United Illuminating reported 17 total outages at 7:30 a.m.

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Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible The remnants of Fred, which is now a Post-Tropical Cyclone, will bring locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding to the region, with isolated tornadoes possible. The time frame for the main brunt of storm activity in the area will be Wednesday night, Aug. 18 into around noontime Thursday, Aug. 19. For a look at the latest projected track and timing for Fred, see the first image above. The highest chance for flooding will be to the north and west. (Click on the second image above.) Generally, 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is now expected in this area, with locally high…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region. It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts. Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch. More storms are expected again on Tuesd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County With a line of potent storms moving from west to east late in the afternoon on Friday, June 4, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region. It was issued at 3:05 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m. Friday. It includes New York City as well as much of New Jersey, western Long Island as well as Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties. (See image above.) Heavy rain, scattered wind gusts up to 60 to 65 miles per hour, hail up to 1 inch in diameter and frequent lightning are possible, according to the National Weather Service. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Summer 2021 Forecast Reveals When To Expect Frequent Storms, Hottest Stretch New Summer 2021 Forecast Reveals When To Expect Frequent Storms, Hottest Stretch
New Summer 2021 Forecast Reveals When To Expect Frequent Storms, Hottest Stretch Most associate summer with sun and fun. But it's also a season marked by severe weather, including storms, wildfires, extreme heat, and droughts. The first part of the summer will feature frequent thunderstorms across the Northeast, according to AccuWeather. Those storms in June and July will help ward off long-duration heat waves. (See first and second images above.) The hottest conditions of the summer will come in August, according to AccuWeather's lead long-range forecaster Paul Pastelok. “We could have a dry spell later in the summer that could spark some intense heat for a time,” P…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through
Rain Could Change To Snow In Parts Of Region When New Storm System Sweeps Through A new storm system scheduled to sweep through the region could end as snow in some spots. The storm is due to arrive late in the afternoon or early in the evening Friday, Oct. 16 and continue into Saturday, Oct. 17. Snowfall is possible in some areas north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut. (See the image above.)  The temperature will remain well above freezing for areas south of that, with precipitation remaining all rain for the duration of the storm. Even farther north - including the Adirondacks in New York and Green and White mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire - accumulati…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region
Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Tornado touchdowns were confirmed in both the Hudson Valley and Connecticut  during severe storm activity in the region on Thursday, Aug. 27. The National Weather Service made the determinations late Friday night, Aug. 28 after surveying damage during the day. Hudson Valley Tornado The twister in the Hudson Valley happened just after 6:15 p.m. Thursday in Orange County in Montgomery in the area of Old Nealytown Road, according to the weather service. It was an Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) 1 twister with 90 mph winds and a maximum path width of 600 yards and path length of 2.6 mile…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity
Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Several rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to relief from the heat and humidity that have gripped the region since the end of last week. But it will remain warm and sticky until after the storms pass through by the end of the workweek. Tuesday, July 21 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. The first storm system will arrive on Wednesday, July 22, with the high temperature in the mid 80s, starting a pattern of more comfortable weather. The possibility for storms and showers begins around 2 p.m. Wedne…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Get set for a stretch of stormy weather as a strong system from the Midwest sweeps through this region bringing gusty winds that could bring down tree limbs and utility lines, leading to power outages. Thunderstorms are likely to develop early in the afternoon on Thursday, April 9 ahead of an approaching cold front.  Some of the storms could be severe with heavy rain at times and damaging wind gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour, the National Weather Service says. The window for most of the storm activity is from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday. A coastal flood advisory is in effect from noon…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Tuesday, Dec. 17 due to the storm.Reload page for new updates. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, cl…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Will Sweep Through Area To Start Weekend New Storm System Will Sweep Through Area To Start Weekend
New Storm System Will Sweep Through Area To Start Weekend A strong cold front delivered accumulating snow, along with delayed school starts and some closures in the area on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Following a sharp drop in temperatures, a brand-new storm system will sweep through the area to start the weekend. But temperatures will rise in advance of its arrival, keeping precipitation to rain. Friday, Dec. 13 will be partly sunny and a bit warmer with a high temperature in the low 40s.  The storm will start to push through in the afternoon, with the chance of rain starting around 1 p.m.  Rain will become heavy in the evening and throu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Rain, Gusty Winds Here's When Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Rain, Gusty Winds
Here's When Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Rain, Gusty Winds A slow-moving ocean storm in the Atlantic will bring steadier rain and gusty winds to the area starting in the middle of the week. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Tuesday, Oct. 8: After a few morning showers, it will be relatively dry the rest of the day, with some sun late in the morning through the afternoon. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s on a breezy and cooler day. There is a chance of showers again overnight. Wednesday, Oct. 9: The offshore storm will bring more rain starting Wednesday and continuing through the end of the workweek. It …

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Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms
Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms Potentially record-breaking heat will be followed by a cold front bringing showers and scattered thunderstorms. Here's what to expect: Wednesday, Oct. 2: Temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 80s on a partly sunny day. The chance for showers and storms starts at 3 p.m. The storm chance remains until 8 p.m. Showers are possible through late in the evening. Thursday, Oct. 3: Temperatures will drop thanks to a storm system that could bring up to a half-inch of rain on a cloudy day with a high temperature of around 60 degrees. The chance for more rain remains for the overnight. Friday,…

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Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Get set for a stormy day. Some isolated storms developing in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 21 will be just a preview of what's in store later on with stronger thunderstorms sweeping through in the afternoon and evening. Some of those storms will become severe, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued on Wednesday morning covering southeast New York and southern Connecticut. Showers and storms will become likely after 1 p.m. with the chance for storm activity continuing for about 12 hours until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more th…

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Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather
Return Of Heat, Humidity Will Set Stage For Stormy Stretch Of Weather The return of warmer air and humidity will create conditions that are ripe for unsettled weather and set the stage for a stretch of stormy weather this week. But the first few days of the week will be mainly dry, starting on Sunday, July 28, where the high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s under sunny skies. (See second image above for projected high temperatures from across the region.) With dew points in the 60s, it will not be as oppressive humidity wise compared to about a week ago. Rip currents are possible on the Atlantic facing beaches. For a look at where rip current…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Father's Day Marks Start Of Stormy, Unsettled Stretch Father's Day Marks Start Of Stormy, Unsettled Stretch
Father's Day Marks Start Of Stormy, Unsettled Stretch Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? Any type of rain gear would be a good choice. Following a pleasant start to the weekend, an unsettled weather pattern has started on Father's Day as a slow-moving cold front has arrived. The stormy weather will last into much of the week. The timing and amount of rainfall each day remain somewhat uncertain, but there will be clouds and periods of rain over the next several days. Sunday, June 16, will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 70s.  There will be spotty showers during the morning hours with more widespread shower a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area
Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area Get set for a pre-Memorial Day weekend splash. A round of strong, isolated storms with gusty winds will sweep through the area later in the afternoon and into the evening on Thursday, May 23. The main time frame for storm activity will be from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Some of the storms could be locally severe, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Thursday morning. Precipitation arrived overnight with rain and showers and isolated storms south of New York City. There will be more scattered showers in the morning on a day in which the high temp…

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New Round Of Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Storms Coming Our Way, Including On Election Day New Round Of Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Storms Coming Our Way, Including On Election Day
New Round Of Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds, Storms Coming Our Way, Including On Election Day Sunday's sparkling skies and pleasant conditions will prove to be the calm before a new round of storms with soaking rain and gusty winds at the beginning of the workweek. The stormy stretch comes after a storm system swept through the area, bringing heavy downpours overnight Friday into Saturday, followed by high winds that caused thousands of power outages. After clouds increase overnight Sunday into Monday, rain will arrive after 9 a.m. Monday and continue through late in the evening on a day in which the high temperature will be in the low-50s. Up to a half-inch of rain is pos…

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