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Here's Latest On Timing For Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Here's Latest On Timing For Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages
Here's Latest On Timing For Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages A strong cold front will usher in a storm system that will bring thunderstorms with heavy downpours that could lead to flooding and strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storms will be just as the calendar changes months: Thursday night, April 30 to Friday, May 1. Here's what to expect: The high temperature will be around 60 degrees Thursday with rain and showers at times throughout the morning before tapering off by noontime. After a cloudy, but mainly dry afternoon, thunderstorm activity and heavy rainfall is expected to start around 9 p.m. Thursd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System With Heavy Downpours, 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding Storm System With Heavy Downpours, 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding
Storm System With Heavy Downpours, 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding A storm system now moving northeast will bring thunderstorms with torrential rain and strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storms will be just as the calendar changes months: late Thursday, April 30 into Friday morning, May 1. "While violent thunderstorms are not anticipated, we expect the storm to swing through the Northeast with heavy enough rain to cause flooding problems and strong enough winds to be of concern for sporadic power outages and fallen trees," said AccuWeather Senior Storm Warning Meteorologist Brian Wimer. Here's what to expect: Wednesday, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Water Leak Causes Closure Of Middle School In Stamford Water Leak Causes Closure Of Middle School In Stamford
Water Leak Causes Closure Of Middle School In Stamford A middle school in Fairfield County was forced to close its doors on Monday, Dec. 9 due to flooding in the building. Dolan Middle School in Stamford is closed on Monday, the district announced, after a fire alarm went off over the weekend due to a water leak that damaged the school's fire protection system and mechanical equipment. Fire crews from the area responded to the building shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, though there was no fire in the building. Fire crews were able to shut off the water and repairs began shortly after that. “Belltown (Fire Department) crews shut the wa…

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Strong Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Before Ending With Snow Strong Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Before Ending With Snow
Strong Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain Before Ending With Snow Click here for an updated story - Weather Whiplash: Wintry Mix Will Sweep Through After Temps Surge To Near 60 During Rainstorm Following a mostly sunny and dry weekend, a new storm system will bring rain, possible flooding and end with some snow in much of the region. Here's the five-day forecast: Saturday, Dec. 7: It will be sunny and continued cold, with a high temperature in the mid 30s to around 40 degrees. Wind will be out of the northwest between 8 and 14 miles per hour, making the wind-chill factor between 25 and 30 degrees. The overnight low temperature will be in the mid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Super Soaker: Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect On Wet, Windy Day Super Soaker: Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect On Wet, Windy Day
Super Soaker: Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect On Wet, Windy Day The remnants of Post Tropical Cyclone Olga will bring soaking rain, scattered storms, strong winds and possible flooding to the region. Precipitation from the system arrived overnight and will continue throughout the day. Rain will be heavy at times with strong winds out of the southeast at around 10 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 mph. Thunderstorms are possible after noontime Sunday. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. A total of 1.5 to 2 inches of precipitation is possible before the rain finally tapers off at around 8 p.m. Sunday. (See…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Click here for an updated story: Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Blow Down Limbs, Trees, Power Lines, Causing Outages The season's first Nor'easter will bring widespread soaking rainfall followed by gusty, strong winds that could cause power outages. The storm, which has developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, is intensifying as it moves north, will arrive Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 and continue overnight before ending Thursday morning, Oct. 17. Preliminary forecast rainfall amounts are between 2 and 3 inches with locally heavier amounts. Widespread flooding is …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region
Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region Click here for an updated story: Here's the latest on season's first Nor'easter  The storm, which has developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, is intensifying it moves north, will arrive Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 and continue overnight before ending Thursday morning, Oct. 17. Preliminary forecast rainfall amounts are around 1.5 to 2 inches with locally heavier amounts. Widespread flooding is not expected, but isolated minor flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas is possible. Coastal Flood Advisories and Coastal Flood Statements are in effect for the high-tide cycle fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Isolated, Gusty Thunderstorms Expected New Round Of Isolated, Gusty Thunderstorms Expected
New Round Of Isolated, Gusty Thunderstorms Expected Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected due to an increase in humidity on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Aug. 28. Gusty winds will accompany some of the storms.  Locally heavy downpours will also be possible. Those downpours could lead to ponding of water on roadways and as well as flooding of urban and low lying areas, said the National Weather Service. The chance of showers starts at 10 a.m. and continues through 2 p.m. Wednesday, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing to near 80 degrees. The chance for showers during that time is about 50 perc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scattered Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Could Cause Flooding Scattered Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Could Cause Flooding
Scattered Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Could Cause Flooding A new round of thunderstorms will dampen the start of the weekend. Some of the storms in the afternoon and evening on Saturday, Aug. 3 may produce heavy rain and localized flooding. The day has started with a mix of sun and clouds. Saturday's high temperature will be in the low 80s with very high humidity of more than 90 percent making it feel a bit warmer. Scattered showers and storms will move in after 2 p.m. Spotty storm activity will continue until around 8 p.m. Saturday. Sunday, Aug. 4 will be the better half of the weekend with mostly sunny skies and a high in the mid 80s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Scattered Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds New Round Of Scattered Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds
New Round Of Scattered Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Heat and humidity will once again create conditions ripe for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to  9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Most of the day will be partly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 90s, and the heat index (the combination of the high temperature and the humidity) well into the upper 90s. The chance for showers and storms starts around 4 p.m. and continues until around 8 p.m. Tuesday. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Localized flooding is possible. There will be scattered …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area The severe thunderstorms that brought torrential rain, frequent lightning, huge hailstones and damaging wind gusts have moved out of the area, but flooding will be a concern on Tuesday, July 23. Most of the steady and strong storm activity ended by midnight, but thousands of residents in the region remain without power and scattered rounds of heavy rain have been making the morning commute a challenging one for many. Flash Flood Watches and Warnings will be in effect until noon Tuesday for most of the area as a cold front has finally pushed through, leading to cooler and comfortab…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Possible After Severe Weather Results In One Fatality The remnants of Hurricane Barry brought severe thunderstorms to the region that resulted in torrential downpours causing flooding, damaging winds, downed trees, and one confirmed fatality. The fatality occurred in Fairfield County when a 21-year-old man was killed when a tree limb and wires fell on his car near the border of Fairfield and Bridgeport about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. There is a chance for more scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, July 18, mainly after 11 a.m. Clouds and showers at times will keep the high temperature to around the 80-degree mark. But it will once agai…

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by Joe Lombardi