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New Round Of Severe Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds, Lightning Will Sweep Through Area New Round Of Severe Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds, Lightning Will Sweep Through Area
New Round Of Severe Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds, Lightning Will Sweep Through Area For the third straight day, a round of severe thunderstorms will move through the area during the evening commute. The storms will include downpours, lightning and gusty winds. The unsettled weather pattern that spawned tornadoes throughout the Midwest has triggered the stretch of storms in this region. Thursday, May 30 will be similar to Wednesday, with mostly cloudy skies during the day and a high temperature in the low 70s. There will be a chance of showers after 3 p.m.  Just like on Wednesday, the storms will arrive around 5 p.m. Thursday as another low-pressure system and cold f…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Hail Will Sweep Through Area The same storm system that has delivered devastating tornadoes to the Midwest will bring a new round of severe thunderstorms to the region for the second straight day. A possible tornado touched down in Sussex County, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, May 28. Look for the storms on Wednesday, May 29 to arrive just in time for the evening commute, at around 5 p.m. There will be a chance of showers throughout the day in which the high temperature will be in the low 70s. The areas with the highest likelihood for strong storms are New York City, lower portions of the Hudson Valley, western Long Is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East
Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East A complex storm system originating in the western United States has the potential to bring snow, ice, heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms to the region after traveling across the country. The storm is slowly heading east and with its current track would arrive on the East Coast sometime on Sunday. Current models show the storm has the potential to either track toward the Northeast or take a more southerly track. After a mostly sunny day Monday with an above-average high temperature in the mid-50s, colder air will return to the area Tuesday. Tuesday's high temperature will…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Watch In Effect As Severe Storms Sweep Through Area Tornado Watch In Effect As Severe Storms Sweep Through Area
Tornado Watch In Effect As Severe Storms Sweep Through Area A Tornado Watch is in effect for Fairfield County as severe storms sweep through the area from west to east. The watch went into effect at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday and lasts until midnight. The watch comes after a Tornado Warning expired at 4:45 p.m. in Northern Westchester after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado crossed over the Hudson River from Pomona in Rockland County to Peekskill. The chance for showers and thunderstorms lasts through midnight. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Move Through Area Severe Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Move Through Area
Severe Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Move Through Area Let's start with the good news. After rounds of storms that soaked parts of the area with several inches of rain on Tuesday, Wednesday will be dry for most of the day. But in the mid-afternoon that is likely to change in a big way after a cold front pushes into a warm air mass, ushering in showers and isolated severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and flooding downpours. Small hail is also possible. Those gusty winds could bring down tree limbs that are more vulnerable after Tuesday's heavy rains, leading to power outages. Related story: Rundown of Tuesday's rainfall totals Warmer weathe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms Will Sweep Through Area Bringing Changes For The Weekend Severe Storms Will Sweep Through Area Bringing Changes For The Weekend
Severe Storms Will Sweep Through Area Bringing Changes For The Weekend Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Hail Possible Had enough of the prolonged stretch of showery, steamy weather? There's some good news. The sun -- along with more comfortable temperatures -- will be returning this weekend. But not before severe thunderstorms sweep through the area Friday afternoon and evening. Though the storms will be isolated, they could produce gusty winds and small hail. The chance for showers and storms starts after noontime Friday on another warm day that will start off with partly sunny skies with a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Threat For Area With Gusty Storms Possible Severe Weather Threat For Area With Gusty Storms Possible
Severe Weather Threat For Area With Gusty Storms Possible There is a threat for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening ahead of the arrival of a cold front. The cold front will come after showers overspread the area Wednesday morning. The shower chance will continue through the afternoon. Gusty thunderstorms are most likely in areas north and west of New York City, according to the National Weather Service. Storms with strong, damaging winds are most likely early Wednesday evening. Wednesday's high temperature will be in the low-70s with more humidity. Skies will clear overnight and Thursday will be less humid with a high around 80 under sunn…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Schools Announce Closures Following Tuesday's Storms Schools Announce Closures Following Tuesday's Storms
Schools Announce Closures Following Tuesday's Storms The following school districts have announced closures on Wednesday, May 16 as a result of road conditions and power outages following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms. Bethel Public Schools Brookfield Public Schools Danbury Public Schools New Fairfield Public Schools Newtown Public Schools Ridgefield Public Schools Check back for updates.

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New Round Of Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Possible New Round Of Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Possible
New Round Of Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds Possible Are you ready for Round Two? For the second straight evening, there is a chance for severe thunderstorms on Friday night. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has placed far Northwestern parts of the area as having the most chance of seeing storms. (See image above.) The primary concern with any thunderstorms is strong, gusty winds, the National Weather Service said. There will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms through 11 p.m. Friday, followed by a chance of showers between until 1 a.m. Saturday. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high in the low-70s. Check ba…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees In Fairfield County Storm Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees In Fairfield County
Storm Knocks Out Power, Brings Down Trees In Fairfield County Some Fairfield County residents remain without power following a series of severe thunderstorms that rolled through the area Thursday night. Nearly 1,000 residents lost power after a severe thunderstorm warning was issued in the area by the National Weather Service just before 7 p.m., with the wind and rain most impacting the coastal towns in the county, especially Stamford, Greenwich and Darien. Numerous downed trees were also reported, including on High Ridge Road in Stamford. “Warning — strong wind storm moving through area. Please be cautious driving and being outside,” Stamford police …

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