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Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Connecticut A quick-moving storm system has knocked out power to thousands of Connecticut residents. Wind gusts as high as around 60 miles per hour have resulted in downed trees and tree limbs, with eastern Connecticut most heavily affected. As of around 7:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, Eversource is reporting a total  11,840 customers without power. The areas most affected are: Woodstock (1,547) in Windham County,  East Lyme (723) in New London County,  Waterford (631) in New London County,  New London (593) in New London County,  Ledyard (514) in New London County,  Hebron …

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by Joe Lombardi
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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Snowfall totals from a potent quick-moving storm that swept through the region were wide-ranging. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of Monday morning, Jan. 17. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 1.35 inches Nassau County Great Neck, 1.84 inches Levittown, 1.63 inches Seaford, 1.65 inches Syosset, 1.65 inches Wantagh, 1.59 inches  Suffolk County Amityville, 1.60 inches Huntington, 1.80 inches Miller Place, 1.76 inches Patchogue, 1.80 in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Knocks Out Power In Fairfield County Storm Knocks Out Power In Fairfield County
Storm Knocks Out Power In Fairfield County A powerful, fast-moving storm with damaging wind gusts has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut. At around 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, Eversource is reporting close to 3,000 outages. The most affected areas are Guilford in New Haven County (496 outages), Stonington in New London County (387), Stamford in Fairfield County (205), Essex in Middlesex County (194), Washington in Litchfield County (164), and Madison in New Haven County (144). United Illuminating is reporting 360 customers without service in its footprint, with 224 in Milford, 74 in the Town of Fairfield and 53 in New Haven…

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by Daily Voice
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Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region
Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings and advisories are in effect as a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds takes aim on the region. The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will thicken during the day. The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast
Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Snowfall projections have been updated for a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. During the height of the storm, wind gusts of between 40 and 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages are expected, especially in coastal areas. Areas farthest north and west of the coast could see 6 to 9 inches of snow. Inland areas farther east could see between 3 to 6 inches, with 1 to 3 inches expect…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region
Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region A storm system will bring locally heavy rain and gusty winds to the region, ending a dry weather pattern in the region. The time frame for the storm is late Thursday night, Nov. 11 into early Friday afternoon, Nov. 12. The storm could cause poor drainage and urban flooding, including during the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said. It will be precipitation-free during the morning and afternoon on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11 with partly sunny skies and a high temperature in the upper 50s. The arrival of the storm system will bring widespread rain to the region…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Coast-To-Coast System Will Bring Widespread Rain, Possible Storms To Region Coast-To-Coast System Will Bring Widespread Rain, Possible Storms To Region
Coast-To-Coast System Will Bring Widespread Rain, Possible Storms To Region A rare coast-to-coast storm will end what has been a quiet weather pattern in the region. The time frame for the storm is late Thursday night, Nov. 11 into early Friday afternoon, Nov. 12. Mild temperatures will continue on Wednesday, Nov. 10, which will be a partly cloudy day with a high temperature in the low to mid 60s. Fair weather and slightly cooler temperatures are expected for Wednesday night through Veterans Day on Thursday. The overnight low will be in the mid to upper 30s. Thursday morning will start with areas of frost in parts of the region. The high temperature will be in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Long Island Sound Kayaker Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Long Island Sound Kayaker Mourned After Death During Nor'easter
Long Island Sound Kayaker Mourned After Death During Nor'easter Memorial services have been scheduled to honor the life of a Westchester County man who died after a powerful Nor'easter rolled in while he was kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Laurence Broderick, age 45, of Scarsdale, was reported overdue by his family on Tuesday, Oct. 26, after he left Hempstead en route to Mamamronek in his kayak at about 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, authorities reported.  He was found unresponsive by the US Coast Guard on Tuesday afternoon, and he was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Strong To Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Will Sweep Through Region Strong To Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Will Sweep Through Region
Strong To Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Will Sweep Through Region An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity is from about 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, with the mid-afternoon expected to be the most active period. (See the first image above.) Some of the storms could also produce large hail, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning. Wednesday will be hazy with a high temperature in the low 80s. Storm activity will be followed by clearing overnight, lead…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Seasonable Conditions Return Before New Storm System Takes Aim On Region Seasonable Conditions Return Before New Storm System Takes Aim On Region
Seasonable Conditions Return Before New Storm System Takes Aim On Region The month of June will start off with more seasonable conditions, but it won't be long before stormy weather returns to the region. The high temperature will be in the mid 70s on Tuesday, June 1, under partly to mostly cloudy skies. Winds will be mild. Wednesday, June 2 will be mostly cloudy, with a high temperature again in the mid 70s, and a slight chance of rain from the mid-afternoon to early evening. Then comes the new storm system, the time frame for which is late Thursday morning, June 3 until early Friday evening, June 4. Rain and showers will become likely after 11 a.m. Thursday …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern New Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern A new storm is headed to the region and it will bring days of dreary weather and a big change in the weather pattern, including a drop in temperatures. Tuesday, April 13 will be a dry day with morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine and a high temperature in the low 60s. After a partly sunny start on Wednesday, April 14, clouds will increase in the afternoon as the high temperature reaches the mid 60s. The slow-moving system will then begin to make its way to the region, starting late in the evening on Wednesday, bringing rounds of wet weather. There will be on-and-off showers and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds With Thunderstorms Possible New Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds With Thunderstorms Possible
New Storm System Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds With Thunderstorms Possible The second half of the weekend will see a storm system sweep through that will bring a new round of rainfall and gusty winds as well as possible thunderstorms. It will arrive late Sunday morning, March 28.  Ahead of the storm, there will be patchy fog arriving around 3 a.m. and continuing until around noontime on Sunday. Look for showers to begin around 10 a.m., along with the possibility of a thunderstorm. Rain will be heavy at times and winds will be strong with speeds of 10 to 15 miles per hour and gusts as high as 30 mph. Sunday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s. Up to…

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by Joe Lombardi