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Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says New Update - Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County A tornado touched down in New York during a round of severe thunderstorms Saturday night, April 22, the National Weather Service said. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday from Roscoe to Calicoon Center, damaging several buildings. Specific information about the tornado, including its exact path, length, and intensity has not yet been released. Traffic Alert: Wires and trees are down in the Roscoe and Cal…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: System With Damaging Winds Could Include Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Storm Watch: System With Damaging Winds Could Include Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Storm Watch: System With Damaging Winds Could Include Hail, Isolated Tornadoes The month of April will get off to a stormy start with steady rainfall at times followed by severe thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The system arrived in the pre-dawn hours on Saturday, April 1 with rain and showers. Storm activity is expected to pick up in the afternoon through the evening. For a look at the wide area where severe storms are possible, see the first image above from AccuWeather.com. "The primary threat is from damaging wind gusts, but hail and an isolated, brief tornado are also possible," the National Weather Service said in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scattered Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region Scattered Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region
Scattered Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region A new round of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms is on track for the region. The system will arrive following a sunny and hot day on Thursday, Aug. 25 with a high temperature around 90 degrees. The storm chance will start in the morning on Friday, Aug. 26, but showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly during the afternoon into the evening, the National Weather Service said.  Some storms could produce drenching downpours and gusty winds.  The high temperature Friday will be in the upper 80s. The chance for storms and showers from the system will last into the early mo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region
New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region It's not over yet. Following scattered severe thunderstorms overnight, a new round of showers and storms is expected to develop on Saturday, May 28. The expected time frame for storm activity from around midday into early Saturday evening. A slow moving cold front will trigger storm activity, the National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Saturday morning. Isolated flash flooding is possible. "Some storms could produce strong gusty winds, small hail, and locally heavy rain," the weather service said. Saturday won't be a complete washout though, but sk…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Line Of Severe Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possible Isolated Tornadoes Line Of Severe Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possible Isolated Tornadoes
Line Of Severe Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possible Isolated Tornadoes Potentially severe thunderstorms with strong wind gusts will sweep through the region on the final day of the winter season on Saturday, March 19. "The threat will stem from an area of low pressure and its associated cold front that will march eastward through the Ohio Valley and Northeast through the day Saturday and into the evening hours Saturday night," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham. For a look at areas most at risk for torrential downpours, damaging wind gusts, and possible isolated tornadoes, see the first image above. The entire region will see showers …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages is moving from west to east as a strong cold front sweeps through the region. A Wind Advisory that went into effect Monday, March 7 at 6 p.m. lasts through 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible
New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Possible There's a chance for a new round of potentially severe thunderstorms to sweep through the region. The time frame in which storm activity is possible is from the early afternoon on Wednesday, July 14 until close to midnight. There will be scattered showers and drizzle at times in the morning on Wednesday, which will be a warmer and more humid day, with the high temperature in the mid 80s. There will be some sunshine in the afternoon before a line of showers and storms is expected to sweep through the region from the west to the east. Some of the storms could have damaging wind gu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Region Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Region
Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Region The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for parts of the region. The warning, issued at 6:15 p.m. Monday, July 12 by the National Weather Service, covers two New York counties near the New Jersey border: Southcentral Orange County  Rockland County The warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Monday. Severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes are possible Monday night throughout the area. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado in Bloomingdale, New Jersey, was moving slowly east at 15 mph. Quarter-size hail is possible, and radar indicated rota…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region New Round Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region
New Round Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region For the third straight day, a line of severe thunderstorms is moving through the region from west to east. Scattered storm activity is expected Thursday afternoon, July 8, and into the evening. At 12:45 p.m., storms with heavy rain have arrived in New York, north of I-84 in Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess counties. Storm activity could become more widespread later. Damaging winds gusts of around 60 miles per hour are the main threat, the National Weather Service said. Related story: Here Comes Elsa: Tropical Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region In addition, localized heav…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through
Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Scattered, severe thunderstorms will bring heavy rain and strong winds with gusts up to 60 miles per hour to the region. The window for storm activity will be from about 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Hail is also possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be another hot day with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s.  After a mostly sunny start, clouds will increase before the afternoon arrival of a cold front, triggering the storms. Following the passage of the cold front,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible
Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible A Tornado Watch has just been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.  Main threats include the potential for tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail. Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday. The watch does not currently include New York City or Long Island. For a look at areas covered by the watch, see the first image above. Earlier report: Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Scattered severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail are expected, with isolated tornadoes possible, ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Isaias.  Showers and storms are possible starting Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The likelihood of storms increases Sunday afternoon and evening. The highest chance for storms will be north and west of New York City from about 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday. Damaging winds, heavy rain and large hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said in …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area A round of scattered, severe thunderstorms will sweep through the region on another day of hazy, hot and humid conditions. The time frame for storm activity on Tuesday, July 28 is from about 2 p.m. until about 9 p.m. Damaging winds are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning.  The storms will be capable of producing locally heavy downpours which could lead to urban flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas, the weather service noted. Areas in darker green shown in the two images above have a higher r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When New Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Are Possible Here's When New Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Are Possible
Here's When New Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Are Possible Isolated, severe thunderstorms with dangerous winds are possible throughout the region. The highest likely time frame for the storms on Monday, July 13 is in the afternoon. "Localized damaging wind gusts and flash flooding are the main threats with these storms," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued on Monday morning. Monday will be partly sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80s. Tuesday, July 14 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible
More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible A brand-new round of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds is expected to sweep through the region for the second straight day. After some lingering fog on Sunday morning, June 28, the high temperature will climb into the mid 80s to around 90 in the afternoon. The most likely time frame for strong to severe thunderstorms will be from around 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, but there is a chance for showers and storms through around 11 p.m. Sunday. Strong to damaging winds gusts will be the main threat with these storms, with a secondary threat of one-inch hail and dangerous cloud…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Rounds Of Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Headed To Area Severe Weather Alert: Rounds Of Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Headed To Area
Severe Weather Alert: Rounds Of Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Headed To Area There will be a big change in the weather pattern following another sunny and warm day. Friday, June 26 will be mostly sunny and a bit more humid with the high temperature in the mid 80s. Then comes the big change as a warm front approaches the area overnight. Possible strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, June 27 both in the afternoon into the evening across the region. Heat indices of 90 to 95 degrees possible over the weekend.  The storm chance starts around 3 p.m. Saturday, which will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 80s. The window for stron…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Potentially severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and small to large hail are expected to sweep through the region. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said. After a partly cloudy start to the day on Wednesday, June 3, showers will become likely after noontime on a day in which the high temperature will be around 80 degrees. It will be blustery with 6-10 mile-per-hour winds and gusts up to 25 miles per hour. The window for thunderstorm activity is from around 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, with the highest likelihood in the early evening…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Here Are Areas At Highest Risk For Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Severe Weather Alert: Here Are Areas At Highest Risk For Strong Storms With Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Alert: Here Are Areas At Highest Risk For Strong Storms With Damaging Winds A slow-moving cold front will bring a round of scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The strongest chance for showers and storms on Friday, May 29 will be in the afternoon into the evening.  Expect multiple lines/rounds of storms, the National Weather Service said, noting that heavy downpours could cause flooding, especially in low-lying areas with poor drainage.  The strong wind gusts could bring down trees and utility poles, causing power outages. Cloud to ground lightning strikes will also accompany the storms. Areas farther north…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes
These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes Get ready for a round of severe weather. A storm system will bring scattered severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages.  The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire forecast area at a threat level ranging from marginal to enhanced (a higher probability of seeing severe thunderstorms). To see the threat levels by area, see the first image above. The primary threats will be damaging winds as high as 60 to 70 mph and large hail of one inch in diameter or larger. Isolated tornadoes are also …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region
Tropical Storm Nestor Remnants Will Bring Rain To Region Nestor, a tropical storm that has moved to the East Coast, is expected to bring precipitation to the area on Sunday, Oct. 20. The heaviest rain from the system will be south of New York City, where locally heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected. (See image above.) Expect a cloudy and cool day on Sunday with a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s.  Sprinkles and light rain showers will arrive around 2 p.m. Sunday.  After 5 p.m., rain becomes likely, continuing off and on until around 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. Skies will …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute
Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute Warm, humid and sticky weather will end as a cold front passes through, but with it will come showers and a chance for isolated, gusty severe thunderstorms during the evening commute on Thursday, Sept. 12. The chance for showers and thunderstorms starts on Thursday morning. After 3 p.m. showers become likely with the scattered storms moving in along with the cold front, which will result in a rare drop in the temperature in the afternoon, from a high of around 72 degrees to the mid to upper 60s during a cloudy day. The chance for showers and storms continues through around 8 p.m. Thursday. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms Could Sweep Through Area Followed By Possible Effects From Dorian Severe Storms Could Sweep Through Area Followed By Possible Effects From Dorian
Severe Storms Could Sweep Through Area Followed By Possible Effects From Dorian The area is at risk for a round of severe thunderstorms during the afternoon into the early evening on Wednesday, Sept. 4, before effects from Hurricane Dorian could be felt here to end the week. The main threat with any thunderstorms Wednesday will be strong, damaging winds and hail, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement. An isolated tornado can not be ruled out. It will be a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature in the low 80s. The storm chance will start around noontime. The New York metropolitan area is in the range for Tropical Storm-force wi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times
New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Dry conditions and seasonable temperatures will continue on Monday, Aug. 12, which will be mostly sunny, a bit more humid but again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. A low-pressure system will then form along a frontal boundary that moves through. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with the potential for severe thunderstorms with heavy rain. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days
Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days A picture-perfect stretch of dry and comfortable days will be followed by a new round of showers and heavy thunderstorms. The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Monday, Aug. 12 will be mostly sunny and again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. But then the high-pressure system will weaken and veer east, with a low-pressure system moving in. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East With a line of storms approaching the region from the west, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch, which went into effect just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, lasts until midnight and includes Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties. The main threat from the line of storms is wind damage with the most likely time frame for storm activity being from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms will include torrential downpours, frequent lightning and thunder. Large hail is possible. A few storms may produce damag…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Lightning, Damaging Wind Gusts Severe Weather Alert: Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Lightning, Damaging Wind Gusts
Severe Weather Alert: Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Lightning, Damaging Wind Gusts Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH; Hail, Flooding Possible The month of July will go out with a boom. In the form, that is, of severe thunderstorms that will bring drenching downpours, thunder, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts to the region on Wednesday, July 31. The storms will lead to a change in the string of hot and humid weather. Localized flash flooding is also possible, the National Weather Service said Wednesday morning in a Hazardous Weather Statement. There is a slight chance of scattered showers…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding, With Thousands In County Still Without Power Severe Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding, With Thousands In County Still Without Power
Severe Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding, With Thousands In County Still Without Power Hundreds in Fairfield County are still in the dark the morning after thunderstorms rocked the region, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain, sending trees and power lines flying. As of 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, Eversource is still working to restore power to 604 of their 1,275,212 in Connecticut, including dozens in Fairfield County. Outages were reported in Brookfield, Darien, Greenwich, Shelton, Stamford, and Westport. There has been no announced estimated time of complete power restoration. Related story - Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms S…

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by Zak Failla
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Flash Flooding Possible As Severe Storms With Heavy Downpours Sweep Through Area Flash Flooding Possible As Severe Storms With Heavy Downpours Sweep Through Area
Flash Flooding Possible As Severe Storms With Heavy Downpours Sweep Through Area Flash flooding is possible as isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours are sweeping through the region on Saturday, July 6. Some of the storms could have frequent lightning, thunder and damaging wind gusts that may bring down trees, tree limbs and utility lines, leading to power outages power outages Up to a half-inch of precipitation is possible. The storms, which first popped up around noontime, are being energized by a humid air mass. They are continuing to move across parts of the area, with more storms off to the west. (See image above.) Storm activity will contin…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Arrives New Round Of Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Arrives
New Round Of Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Arrives This story has been updated. The passage of a cold front will bring with it a chance for a new round of isolated, severe thunderstorms. The storm threat -- about a 50-50 chance for most of the region -- will be late in the morning into the early afternoon on Sunday, June 30, mainly between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The main threat from the storm system will be strong wind gusts and small hail, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday has started out with mostly sunny skies. The high temperature will be around between 80 and 82 degrees. It will be breezy with a northwest wind be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Here's When Gusty, Scattered Storms Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Here's When Gusty, Scattered Storms Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Here's When Gusty, Scattered Storms Will Sweep Through Area A storm system with gusty, scattered severe thunderstorms will sweep through the area and bring some relief from the heat. The primary threat from the storms, which will arrive Saturday afternoon, June 29 and continue through the evening, will be damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said.  Large hail is also possible. The storms could also produce frequent lightning. Saturday, June 29 will start out partly sunny and again hot and humid with the high temperature in the mid 80s.  An Air Quality Alert is in effect for much of the area until 11 p.m. Saturday with air qu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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