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Here's Projected Track, Timing For Potent Storm Headed To Northeast Here's Projected Track, Timing For Potent Storm Headed To Northeast
Here's Projected Track, Timing For Potent Storm Headed To Northeast A brisk start to the long Presidents Day weekend has ended a stretch of springlike weather and forecasters are now monitoring a potential new storm system on track for next week. The high  temperature on Saturday, Feb. 18 will climb into the 40s in the afternoon, but strong winds will make it feel like it's in the 20s despite sunny skies, National Weather Service A return to warmer-than-normal temperatures follows for Sunday, Feb. 19, Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20 through Tuesday, Feb. 21, as high temperatures will range from the upper 40s to low 50s with cloudy skies each day…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Areas Saw Precipitation From Overnight Storm: Here's What To Expect This Week These Areas Saw Precipitation From Overnight Storm: Here's What To Expect This Week
These Areas Saw Precipitation From Overnight Storm: Here's What To Expect This Week A storm system moved through the region overnight that mainly affected areas along the coast. Some on the south shore and east end of Long Island saw more than a quarter of an inch of rainfall Sunday night, Feb. 12 into Monday morning, Feb. 13. (See the image above from the National Weather Service.) Interior areas saw little or no precipitation from the system. Skies will gradually clear on Monday morning, leading to a mostly sunny day with a high temperature in the low 50s. Valentine's Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14 will be sunny and breezy with a high temperature of around 50 degrees and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Timing Shifts For New Storm System; Wintry Precipitation Possible In These Areas Timing Shifts For New Storm System; Wintry Precipitation Possible In These Areas
Timing Shifts For New Storm System; Wintry Precipitation Possible In These Areas The projected timing has shifted for a new storm system that will move from west to east at the end of the weekend and could bring mixed precipitation to parts of the region. The timing for the system is now earlier in the evening on Sunday, Feb. 12 into around daybreak on Monday, Feb. 13. The latest projected path now has the bulk of the system staying south and not affecting areas farther north and inland, though there could be mixed precipitation in the New York City tristate area and other areas along the coast, according to the National Weather Service. But there's still a chance it …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rain, Strong Wind Gusts Headed To Region Ahead Of Slow-Moving Weekend Storm: Here's Latest Rain, Strong Wind Gusts Headed To Region Ahead Of Slow-Moving Weekend Storm: Here's Latest
Rain, Strong Wind Gusts Headed To Region Ahead Of Slow-Moving Weekend Storm: Here's Latest Rain and gusty winds will accompany a cold front that will sweep through the region ahead of a more significant slow-moving weekend storm. The warm front is due to arrive around midday on Thursday, Feb. 9, which will be mostly cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature ranging from the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There will be rain at times during the afternoon and into the evening on Thursday, with wind gusts up to around 20 miles per hour, increasing in speed overnight to around 30 mph. Friday, Feb. 10 will have a spring-like feel wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Approaching Front Will Bring Rain, Heavy Wind Gusts Ahead Of Coastal Storm: Here's Timing Approaching Front Will Bring Rain, Heavy Wind Gusts Ahead Of Coastal Storm: Here's Timing
Approaching Front Will Bring Rain, Heavy Wind Gusts Ahead Of Coastal Storm: Here's Timing An approaching frontal system will move across the region, bringing a new round of precipitation ahead of a more significant coastal storm whose projected track has now pivoted farther south. The warm front is due to arrive around midday on Thursday, Feb. 9, which will be mostly cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature ranging from the upper 40s to around 50 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There will be rain at times during the afternoon and into the evening on Thursday, with wind gusts up to around 20 miles per hour, increasing in speed overnight to around…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures will continue to impact the region throughout the day on Saturday, Feb. 4 before there's a big turnaround in temperatures. Wind-chill values of as low as 25 below zero have been reported early Saturday morning. "The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes," the National Weather Service said. After mid-morning, the temperature will gradually begin to climb, reaching a high of around 20 degrees in most spots on Saturday, but wind chill values will be in the teens and single digits. Winds will n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Wind Gusts Lead To Thousands Of Power Outages: Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Strong Wind Gusts Lead To Thousands Of Power Outages: Here Are CT Communities Most Affected
Strong Wind Gusts Lead To Thousands Of Power Outages: Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Heavy winds are knocking out power for thousands of people in Connecticut as a potent cold front packed with damaging winds rolls through the region. The front arrived on Friday, Feb. 3, also bringing a blast of cold Arctic air that along with the heavy wind, is making temperatures feel below-freezing at times.  Related Story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As 'Extremely Dangerous' Arctic Blast Arrives As Connecticut gets battered by the wind and cold, thousands of people have found themselves without power.  As of around 4:40 p.m. on Friday, Eversource was …

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by Ben Crnic
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These Areas Could See Light Snow Accumulation Overnight These Areas Could See Light Snow Accumulation Overnight
These Areas Could See Light Snow Accumulation Overnight A new round of light snowfall is possible in parts of the region overnight Tuesday, Jan. 31 into early Wednesday morning, Feb. 1. A few tenths of an inch of snow is possible in areas shown in the image above, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature on Wednesday will hover right around the freezing mark with mostly sunny skies. It will be continued cold on Thursday, with a high temperature in the mid to upper 30s. A dangerously cold air mass is expected to settle over the region Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4.  "Wind-chill values duri…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Accumulating Snow Possible In Parts Of Northeast From Quick-Moving System Accumulating Snow Possible In Parts Of Northeast From Quick-Moving System
Accumulating Snow Possible In Parts Of Northeast From Quick-Moving System A quick-moving system is expected to bring precipitation to the Northeast, with snowfall possible in some areas farthest north and inland. After a mostly sunny start to the day on Monday, Jan. 30, skies have been cloudy in the afternoon.  The temperature, which reached a high in the upper 40s, will drop rapidly in the evening and through the overnight into Tuesday morning, Jan. 31. Precipitation is expected to be scattered and begin mainly later in the evening Monday, with areas farther south seeing scattered showers before the system moves out before daybreak Tuesday. Some spots in …

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by Joe Lombardi
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After The Storm: Here's How Long Gusty Winds, Blustery Conditions Will Linger After The Storm: Here's How Long Gusty Winds, Blustery Conditions Will Linger
After The Storm: Here's How Long Gusty Winds, Blustery Conditions Will Linger Get set for a big change in the weather pattern now that a multi-hazard storm has passed through the region. Strong winds will be followed by a drop in temperatures on Thursday, Jan. 26, which will be a dry and brisk day with a mix of sun and clouds.  Wind speeds will be between 20 and 25 miles per hour with gusts as high as 35 mph. Temperatures will gradually fall during the day from the mid to upper 40s during the day to the low 30s at night, with wind-chill values in the 20s. Friday, Jan. 27 will be mostly sunny and not as breezy with a high temperature in the low 40s degrees, and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages
Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts From Multi-Hazard Winter Storm Could Cause Power Outages Damaging wind gusts triggered by a multi-hazard winter storm bringing rain, sleet, and snow could cause power outages in much of the Northeast. Precipitation from the storm, which is moving from west to east on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, is expected to wind down shortly after daybreak on Thursday, Jan. 26, but strong wind gusts are expected to continue throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service. Generally, gusts will be around 30 miles per hour, but areas near the coast could see 40 mph gusts on Thursday. Wind speeds will increase Wednesday night with gusts of 30 m…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Fast-Moving System Brings Rain, Sleet, With Up To Foot Of Snow Farther North Storm Watch: Fast-Moving System Brings Rain, Sleet, With Up To Foot Of Snow Farther North
Storm Watch: Fast-Moving System Brings Rain, Sleet, With Up To Foot Of Snow Farther North A complex storm is bringing rain to much of the region, with sleet farther inland, and as much as a foot of snow in some spots in upstate New York and northern New England. The storm, which arrived late Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, has continued into Monday morning, Jan. 23. The storm is expected to wind down late in the morning or around midday on Monday, with skies gradually clearing on a brisk and breezy day with a high temperature in the upper 30s to low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. "For snow lovers in and near the big I-95 cities in the Northeast, this is another disa…

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by Joe Lombardi