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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts A powerful Nor'easter is sweeping through the region, bringing even more rainfall than originally projected, scattered flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages. Rain will be steady throughout the day on Tuesday, Oct. 26, and into the evening and overnight hours before finally tapering off late Wednesday morning, Oct. 27. (See the first image above.) Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible for parts of the region shown in dark green in the second image above.  Rainfall rates may exceed one inch…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, With 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts Expected, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, With 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts Expected, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, With 60 Mph-plus Wind Gusts Expected, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large portion of the Northeast. It's in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour are the main threat with any thunderstorm that becomes severe, the National Weather Service said in issuing the watch. Torrential downpours, frequent lightning, and flash flooding are all possible, along with quarter-size hail. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until Sunday morning, July 18. Earlier report: Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes Fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes
Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, With 60 MPH-Plus Wind Gusts Expected, Tornadoes Possible A new round of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region. The time frame for storm activity is from mid-afternoon, Saturday, July 17. through late Saturday night. The primary threat is damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued Saturday morning. Wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour are possible. Drenching downpours are expected. Isolated tornadoes are possible. (See the first image above.) …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Watch Now In Effect For Fairfield County Tornado Watch Now In Effect For Fairfield County
Tornado Watch Now In Effect For Fairfield County As Tropical Storm Isaias nears, a Tornado Watch has been issued for much of the region. The watch is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. It is for areas mainly south of I-84 in New York and Connecticut. (See image above.) Related story - Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats The main threats with this the storm system are heavy rainfall, strong winds, minor to moderate coastal flooding, along with high surf and dangerous rip currents.  The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area is from about 3 p…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats
Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats This story has been updated. The eye of Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to track near the New York/Connecticut border after it arrives in the region on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4. Drenching rain may lead to flooding and winds between 35 to 45 miles per hour with gusts as high as 60 to 65 mph could cause power outages. In addition, the storm may be accompanied by isolated tornadoes, especially near coastal areas. The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area is early Tuesday afternoon, with the storm moving at a faster pace than earlier predicted. A Tropical Storm Warning and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats
Tracking Isaias: Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages, Possible Tornadoes Among Threats This story has been updated. The eye of Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to track near the New York/Connecticut border after it arrives in the region on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4. Drenching rain may lead to flooding and winds between 35 to 45 miles per hour with gusts as high as 60 to 65 mph could cause power outages. In addition, the storm may be accompanied by isolated tornadoes, especially near coastal areas. The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area is early Tuesday afternoon, with the storm moving at a faster pace than earlier predicted. A Tropical Storm Warning and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias
Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias Drenching rain, possible flooding and wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will hit the region as  Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way up the East Coast. The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area during the afternoon and into the evening on Tuesday, Aug. 4. A Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch cover the entire region from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for areas along the coast. Locally heavy rain is expected with a widespread 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible. For projected ra…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Here's When To Expect The Worst As Tropical Storm Fay Closes In On Area Severe Weather Alert: Here's When To Expect The Worst As Tropical Storm Fay Closes In On Area
Severe Weather Alert: Here's When To Expect The Worst As Tropical Storm Fay Closes In On Area A powerful tropical storm will soak the region with downpours leading to localized flash flooding and travel disruptions with dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. The system, Tropical Storm Fay, is the sixth named storm of the season, the earliest that's happened. The time frame for the storm is Friday, July 10 into Saturday, July 11. The worst of the weather should be from about 2 p.m. Friday to midnight Saturday. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for coastal New York, including Long Island, and the Long Island Sound in Westchester and southern Fairfield County, eff…

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by Joe Lombardi
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System That Will Move Through Region Upgraded To Tropical Storm Fay: Here's What's Coming System That Will Move Through Region Upgraded To Tropical Storm Fay: Here's What's Coming
System That Will Move Through Region Upgraded To Tropical Storm Fay: Here's What's Coming A tropical storm moving up from the Atlantic Coast is expected to soak the region and bring localized flash flooding and travel disruptions. The storm, just named Tropical Storm Fay, is the sixth named storm of the season, the earliest that's happened. The time frame for the storm is Friday, July 10 into Saturday, July 11. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for coastal New York, including Long Island, and the Long Island Sound in Westchester and southern Fairfield County, effective early Thursday evening, July 9.  "Tropical-storm-force winds are expected somewhere wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Lines Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area Lines Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area
Lines Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area This story has been updated. Lines of scattered, severe thunderstorms are sweeping through the area from west to east. Some of the storms, first spotted late in the afternoon on Sunday, Aug. 18, are packing winds up to 60 miles per hour.  Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for Manhattan as well as extreme Southern Westchester, southern Putnam County and western Dutchess County. A Flash Flood Watch was also issued for Manhattan, where rain was falling at rates of 1-2 inches per hour just before 6 p.m. More warnings are expected for elsewhere in the area as cell activity increase…

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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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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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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Region With Wind Gusts Up To 65 MPH Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Region With Wind Gusts Up To 65 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Region With Wind Gusts Up To 65 MPH As a powerful storm system from the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Barry moves through the area, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for parts of the area. The warning, issued at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, is for the areas shown in the image above.  The storms have torrential downpours, frequent lightning and damaging winds with gusts up to 65 miles per hour could bring down trees and power lines, leading to outages, the National Weather Service said. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Hudson Valley, Long Is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storm, Flash Flood Watches In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause Outages Severe Storm, Flash Flood Watches In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause Outages
Severe Storm, Flash Flood Watches In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause Outages This story has been updated. As a powerful storm system from the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Barry closes in, Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood watches have now been issued for the entire region. Some of the storms on Wednesday, July 17 will have torrential downpours, frequent lightning and damaging winds. Wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour could bring down trees and power lines, leading to outages, the National Weather Service said. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flash Flood Watch are now in effect for the Hudson Valley, Long Island and Fairfie…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Barry Will Bring Strong Storms With Torrential Downpours, Damaging Winds Severe Weather Alert: Barry Will Bring Strong Storms With Torrential Downpours, Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Alert: Barry Will Bring Strong Storms With Torrential Downpours, Damaging Winds This story has been updated. A powerful storm system from the remnants of post-tropical cyclone Barry will be posing their first threat to the area on Wednesday, July 17. The entire region is in the "possible" zone for a risk of severe weather. (See the first image above.) Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible for a 12-hour period. Some of the storms will have torrential downpours, frequent lightning and damaging winds. Wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour could bring down trees and power lines, the National Weather Service said. The time frame for storm activity is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Causing Flooding, Travel Issues Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Causing Flooding, Travel Issues
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Causing Flooding, Travel Issues A storm system is bringing heavy downpours that are causing flooding and travel issues in some spots of the area at the start of the holiday weekend. More thunderstorms are possible, mainly in the morning, Saturday, April 20. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Saturday. Flooding will be most likely on streams, creeks and rivers through Saturday afternoon. There will also be minor flooding in low lying areas and poor drainage spots. Look for showers in the afternoon and through the early evening. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s. Up to 2 inches of precipitat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Watch: Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Flash Flood Watch: Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds
Flash Flood Watch: Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds A storm system that will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Watch for the region. The watch is in effect from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Friday, April 19 will be mostly cloudy and warmer with a high temperature in the upper 60s. There will be patchy drizzle and a chance of showers throughout the day. Rain and downpours, some locally heavy at times, arrive later in the evening, with the potential for localized flash flooding. Winds will be between 10 and 15 miles per hour with higher gusts. There wil…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Make For Wet Mess Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Make For Wet Mess
Eye Of The Storm: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Make For Wet Mess It's a wet mess. And a windy one too. A storm bringing heavy downpours and strong winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph is barreling through the area. Up to 2.5 inches of rainfall is possible before it winds down late in the afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 for the entire area. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. Thursday for southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut. The storm arrived overnight along with a brief surge of warmer air.  The heaviest rain is expected just af…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Watch: Storm Will Bring Heavy Downpours, Up To 2.5 Inches Of Rainfall Flash Flood Watch: Storm Will Bring Heavy Downpours, Up To 2.5 Inches Of Rainfall
Flash Flood Watch: Storm Will Bring Heavy Downpours, Up To 2.5 Inches Of Rainfall Get set. It's going to get wet. A 24-hour storm will bring heavy downpours and up to 2.5 inches of rainfall. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24 for Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Fairfield counties. The storm will arrive along with a brief surge of warmer air. The chance for rain starts at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23 on a mostly cloudy day with a high in the low 40s and wind-chill values between 20 and 30. Rain will become heavy overnight with up to a half-inch possible by daybreak on Thursday, Jan. 24. There will be h…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall A powerful storm will slam the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Heavy rain, strong gusty winds, coastal flooding is expected from Thursday night through the day on Friday.  Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with locally higher amounts possible which can lead to flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding is also a threat. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 for the entire region. (See first image above.) A Wind Advisory is in effect for areas south of I-287…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel
Flash Flood Watch: Significant Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Delay Holiday Travel A significant storm system in the pre-Christmas travel days at the end of the week is headed our way.  Heavy rain, wind, and coastal flooding are all likely. A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. The National Weather Service is now forecasting 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain with locally higher amounts, especially in any thunderstorms, with most of the area in a marginal risk for excessive rainfall. It looks to be too warm for any snow across the region. The forecast will be fine-tuned with amounts and when to expect the heaviest r…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quick-Moving Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Snarl Evening Commute Quick-Moving Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Snarl Evening Commute
Quick-Moving Nor'easter Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Snarl Evening Commute The first post-Thanksgiving workweek will get off to a stormy start. The same storm that brought blizzard conditions to parts of the Midwest will sweep through the Northeast on Monday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and challenging conditions for motorists during the evening commute. Rain will arrive after 1 p.m. Monday on a cloudy day in which the high temperature will be in the mid-40s. Winds of 13 to 18 miles per hour in the afternoon will gust as high as 30 mph in the afternoon as rain becomes heavy. Rain continues through around midnight, followed by scattered showers overnight. Ar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Watch: Rainfall Could Total Up To 2 Inches For Region Flash Flood Watch: Rainfall Could Total Up To 2 Inches For Region
Flash Flood Watch: Rainfall Could Total Up To 2 Inches For Region A new round of rain and wind will sweep through the area Friday into the early hours of Saturday morning with up to 2 inches of rainfall possible. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday. The combination of heavy rainfall and leaf-clogged drainages will pose a threat for the flash flooding across the entire watch area, the National Weather Service said. Across low lying coastal areas, rising tides Friday evening will pose an enhanced threat for flash flooding.  Precipitation will be rain for most of the region, but some area …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Knocks Out Power To Hundreds In Fairfield County Storm Knocks Out Power To Hundreds In Fairfield County
Storm Knocks Out Power To Hundreds In Fairfield County The first Nor'easter of the season has resulted in hundreds of power outages to residents and businesses in Fairfield County on Saturday. The hardest hit town as of noontime Saturday is Danbury with 138 outages, according to Eversource. Bethel is reporting 60 outages, Norwalk 59, Monroe 50 and New Canaan 14. Among United Illuminating Company customers, Easton has six outages and Fairfield five and Stratford two. Related story: Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area Rain will continue through much of the day, with the heaviest rain ending at around 3 p.m. However, the…

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by Daily Voice
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Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area
Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area The first Nor'easter of the season has arrived Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds across the area as the precipitation spreads north ahead of strong low pressure.  A half-inch of rain had already fallen by 8 a.m. Up to 2 inches is possible before the quick-moving storm moves east late Saturday afternoon. Winds may gust to near 50 mph may bring down tree limbs and cause power outages. It will be chilly and rainy throughout the day. While the high temperature will climb to around 50 degrees, the gusty winds will make it feel like it's in the low-40s. In some spots farthes…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area
Eye On The Storm: Here's What To Expect And When Nor'easter Roars Through Area Click here for an updated story: Eye Of The Storm: Quick-Moving Nor'easter Roars Through Area The Nor'easter that will roar through the region overnight Friday through Saturday will be accompanied by heavy rain that could cause flooding and strong winds gusts that could lead to power outages. Rain will be heavy at times on Saturday, accompanied winds of 15-25 mph with gusts of 40 and higher, along with a storm surge capable of causing coastal flooding with the high tide cycle late Saturday morning into early Saturday afternoon. "The winds may be strong for a few hours, to break tree…

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by Joe Lombardi
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It's Going To Get Wet: Flash Flood Watch For Area As Cold Front Clashes With Tropical Storm It's Going To Get Wet: Flash Flood Watch For Area As Cold Front Clashes With Tropical Storm
It's Going To Get Wet: Flash Flood Watch For Area As Cold Front Clashes With Tropical Storm Moisture from now Tropical Storm Michael moving in from the south will interact with a cold front from the north, leading to drenching rain Thursday afternoon and evening and a dramatic change in the weather pattern starting Friday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect, starting at noon Thursday and lasting late Thursday night. The tropical moisture surging northward from eastern North Carolina and Virginia will move up into the area Thursday afternoon into the evening.  Showers and a few thunderstorms will arrive in the afternoon and continue into the evening, with the rain heavy at times. A…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Watch: Michael, Strongest Storm In Continental US Since 1992, Treks North Flash Flood Watch: Michael, Strongest Storm In Continental US Since 1992, Treks North
Flash Flood Watch: Michael, Strongest Storm In Continental US Since 1992, Treks North The strongest hurricane to ever hit the Florida panhandle made landfall early Wednesday afternoon and surprised experts by maintaining Category 4 winds as it barreled north. Michael was just two miles per hour short of Category 5 status of 157 mph winds at landfall, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the continental U.S. since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Hours after landfall, Michael became a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds as its track shifted easterly toward Alabama and Georgia. While the storm will be well south of the tristate area as it moves toward the coast on T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Soaking Rain Sweeps Through Area, But Big Change In Store For Weekend Soaking Rain Sweeps Through Area, But Big Change In Store For Weekend
Soaking Rain Sweeps Through Area, But Big Change In Store For Weekend A workweek marked by wet weather is ending with a super soaker on Friday. A Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for much of the region until noon on Friday.  Rain, which will be heavy at times, will continue through late in the morning Friday. There will be a chance of showers until around 2 p.m. Total rainfall could be as high as 1 to 1.5 inches across the area, according to the National Weather Service. (See second image above.) Given this week's heavy rainfall, it will not take much additional rainfall to cause flooding. The rain will mark the passing of a cold front which will lead to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Latest Rainfall Projections: Florence Brings Downpours, Storms To Area Latest Rainfall Projections: Florence Brings Downpours, Storms To Area
Latest Rainfall Projections: Florence Brings Downpours, Storms To Area Florence, which had been marked by its slow-moving nature since making landfall on Friday, has picked up its pace as it moves through the Northeast and toward the New England coastline on Tuesday. But Florence will make its mark, as the remnants of the storm unleash heavy rain, downpours, some thunderstorms and the risk of flash flooding. The storm has now resulted in 32 deaths, up to 40 inches of rain in some spots, trapped hundreds, knocked out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and made hundreds of roads in North and South Carolina impassable. Showers and thunderstor…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Rainfall Florence Will Drop On Region Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Rainfall Florence Will Drop On Region
Eye On The Storm: Here's How Much Rainfall Florence Will Drop On Region Florence has been a slow-motion catastrophe for the Carolinas. The hurricane turned tropical storm, which is now a tropical depression, has resulted in 18 deaths, up to 40 inches of rain in some spots, trapped hundreds, knocked out power to more than a half-million homes and businesses and made hundreds of roads in North and South Carolina impassable. The sprawling storm, which made landfall on Friday, is now headed our way, with parts of it now over six states. As Florence heads north and east, it will be moving at a faster pace, but there is still the potential for 4-6 inches of rain in …

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by Joe Lombardi