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Here's Timing For Storm System Headed To Region: 5-Day Forecast Here's Timing For Storm System Headed To Region: 5-Day Forecast
Here's Timing For Storm System Headed To Region: 5-Day Forecast A system heading toward the Atlantic Coast will move north, bringing rain and showers to the Northeast and ending a long stretch of dry weather. The time frame for precipitation in the region is from Tuesday night, Sept. 17 into Thursday, Sept. 19. "The exact track and intensity of the homegrown tropical wind and rainstorm will determine which areas receive the most rain," according to AccuWeather.com. "The track of the system depends on how quickly it develops and the strength and position of the high-pressure zone over the Northeast state." Monday, Sept. 16 will be mostly sunny with high…

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by Joe Lombardi
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System Brewing Off Atlantic Coast Could Become Tropical Storm In Days: What To Know Now System Brewing Off Atlantic Coast Could Become Tropical Storm In Days: What To Know Now
System Brewing Off Atlantic Coast Could Become Tropical Storm In Days: What To Know Now A new system that could strengthen into a named tropical storm in days is on a path toward the East Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, "the system could gradually acquire subtropical or tropical characteristics thereafter over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, and a subtropical or tropical depression or storm could form early next week while the system moves generally northwestward toward the coast." A track to the north may bring heavy rain right up coast and end a long stretch ofdy weather that began a week ago.  Should this occur, it would…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical System In Atlantic Could Become Named Storm, Affect East Coast: What To Know Now Tropical System In Atlantic Could Become Named Storm, Affect East Coast: What To Know Now
Tropical System In Atlantic Could Become Named Storm, Affect East Coast: What To Know Now A new tropical rainstorm in the Atlantic may strengthen into a named storm and affect parts of the East Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center, a tropical depression could form late this week while the system is near the Greater Antilles or the Bahamas. (See the first image above.) It could become a named storm as soon as this weekend. If that's the case, it will be called Debby. “Right now, this tropical rainstorm has a 60 percent chance of strengthening into a named storm no sooner than this weekend or early next week," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern
New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern Separate rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through the end of the week before a change in the weather pattern will finally bring drier, less humid air. According to the National Weather Service, investigations are underway in parts of upstate New York and northern New England after possible tornadic activity occurred during a storm system on Wednesday, July 10, fueled by the remnants of Beryl. Thursday, July 11 will become partly to mostly sunny after a cloudy start to the day with lingering showers pushing east. The high temperature will be in the upper 80s. It sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Towns, Cities Move Fireworks Due To Approaching Storms Fairfield County Towns, Cities Move Fireworks Due To Approaching Storms
Fairfield County Towns, Cities Move Fireworks Due To Approaching Storms Don't worry; thunderstorms forecast for the weekend won't ruin planned fireworks displays in Fairfield County; they are just moved a day later.  Numerous cities and towns, including Stamford, New Canaan, Fairfield, and Greenwich, announced on Friday, July 5, that they have canceled fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 6, to Sunday, July 7. All the details remain the same, such as time and place, just the date has changed. "Safety is always our top priority in making any decision to postpone," said Fairfield First Selectman William Gerber. "The weather for Sunday is expecte…

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by Kathy Reakes
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After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year
After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year A powerful storm system that swept through the region has now pushed off the coast, leading to a dry and pleasant Father's Day weekend before the first potential heat wave of the year. Temperatures will soar into the 90s in much of the Northeast starting on Tuesday, June 18. The mercury is expected to hit 90 degrees or higher each day, possibly through the end of the workweek.  A heat wave is defined as three or more consecutive days in which the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. "The first heat wave of the season may start on Tuesday with peak heat index values above 95 possi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast
Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate rounds of showers will follow a springlike stretch marked by mild temperatures and clear skies. It will be sunny with temperatures above average on Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14 with high temperatures in the mid-60s on Wednesday and upper 60s on Thursday with calm winds. The first round of showers will move in overnight Thursday into Friday, March 15. Showers will continue through early Friday afternoon on a mostly cloudy day with temps in the 60s. There will be another round of showers early Friday evening. A total of about a quarter of an inch of precipitation is…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region 'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region
'Dust Off Your Snow Shovels': Here's Latest On Pre-Valentine's Day Storm Taking Aim At Region An upcoming stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures will be followed by the potential for a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm early next week. Click here for a new, updated story - First Snowfall Projections Released For Pre-Valentine's Day Winter Storm "It may be time to dust off your snow shovels as a flip in the weather pattern could send a snowstorm over parts of the Midwest and Northeast just days after a spell of unusual warmth," according to AccuWeather.com. The system could start a "back to reality" shift to a weather pattern more typical of February. "While the Janua…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Weekend Nor'easter Will Be First Of 2 Coast-To-Coast Storms In Span Of Days: Here's Latest Weekend Nor'easter Will Be First Of 2 Coast-To-Coast Storms In Span Of Days: Here's Latest
Weekend Nor'easter Will Be First Of 2 Coast-To-Coast Storms In Span Of Days: Here's Latest The new year is starting with a bang weather-wise as back-to-back coast-to-coast storms are due to move through the Northeast in the span of a few days. Click here for a new, updated story - Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Nears: These Spots Could See 18 Inches The time frame for the first system, a massive Nor'easter, is from late in the day Saturday, Jan. 6 into Sunday, Jan. 7, according to the National Weather Service. It has the potential to drop a foot or more of snow in areas farthest inland and a widespread 3 to 6 inches in most areas farther off the coast. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including 3 In New England, 2 Missing Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including 3 In New England, 2 Missing
Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including 3 In New England, 2 Missing Five people were killed and two others went missing during the powerful storm with torrential rain and damaging winds pummeled the Northeast. In upstate New York, 76-year-old MaryAnn Hyland died when her Chevrolet SUV became submerged in floodwaters in the village of Catskill in Greene County late Monday morning, Dec. 18, according to this Daily Voice report. Hyland was a resident of the hamlet of Leeds in Greene County. In Hanover, Massachusetts, about 25 miles south of Boston, 89-year-old Robert Horky was killed after a tree fell on a small travel trailer he was in at around 9:45 a.m…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected
Storm Power Outages: Tens Of Thousands Still In Dark; Here Are CT Communities Most Affected Although sunny skies have returned following a strong storm system that pounded the Northeast with gusty winds and downpours, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents remain waiting for their electricity to be restored. As of Tuesday, Dec. 19 around 10:30 a.m., just over 25,000 customers in the state are still without power, according to both Eversource and United Illuminated.  Earlier Report - New Update: Nearly 60K Remain Without Power In CT; Here's Latest Rundown The outages were caused by a potent storm system that brought several inches of rain and gusty winds on Mond…

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by Ben Crnic
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Post-Thanksgiving Storm Strengthens As It Heads Toward Northeast Post-Thanksgiving Storm Strengthens As It Heads Toward Northeast
Post-Thanksgiving Storm Strengthens As It Heads Toward Northeast A coastal storm intensifying in the mid-Atlantic will bring widespread rain with sleet and snow in some interior locations in the Northeast at the tail end of Thanksgiving weekend, affecting travel. The time frame for the system is late Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26 into the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 27, according to the National Weather Service. "On Sunday, rain will mainly be confined to eastern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware before spreading into New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York by Sunday night," according to AccuWeather.com. "By Monday, rain will primarily focus acros…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Snowfall Of Season Falls In Parts Of Region - Here's Where First Snowfall Of Season Falls In Parts Of Region - Here's Where
First Snowfall Of Season Falls In Parts Of Region - Here's Where True fall-like weather has arrived in the region, and with it has come a report of the first snowfall of the 2023-24 season. It happened in the Adirondack Mountains in the town of Wilmington, New York, located about 35 miles southwest of Plattsburgh. "We saw our first snowfall this morning!" read a social media post by Whiteface Mountain on Sunday, Oct. 8. Photos of the event showed a dusting of snow. Some areas, especially farthest north, and west, saw scattered showers overnight into Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, but there have been no new reports of snow. Earlier report - 'Get Your Sno…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing
New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing The return of an unsettled weather pattern will usher in a new slow-moving storm system that will bring rain, heavy at times, with a risk of flooding in much of the Northeast, with areas farthest south and east set to get the most rainfall. New update - Flash Flood Threat: Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Potent Coastal Storm Areas south of the I-84 corridor will see a widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain starting late Thursday night, Sept. 28 into Saturday morning, Sept. 30, with much of the rainfall falling Friday morning, Sept. 29 into Friday evening, the National…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stormy Conditions From Ophelia Finally Coming To An End: 5-Day Forecast Stormy Conditions From Ophelia Finally Coming To An End: 5-Day Forecast
Stormy Conditions From Ophelia Finally Coming To An End: 5-Day Forecast It won't be long now.  Soon, the effects of Post-Tropical Storm Ophelia will be in the rearview mirror and we will see the return of an old friend -- the sun. There will be a bit more rain at times on Tuesday, Sep. 26, before we see the return of dry weather -- and yes, dry weather -- on Wednesday, Sept. 27, the National Weather Service says. "One final day of lingering rain and drizzle can be expected into the day on Tuesday, but there is a glimmer of hope heading into midweek," according to AccuWeather.com.  A widespread total of around 2 to 4 inches of rainfall with…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stormy Start To Workweek Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Stormy Start To Workweek Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Stormy Start To Workweek Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast A stormy start to the workweek will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. Precipitation which began overnight will continue during the day, with heavy rainfall at times, on Monday, Sept. 18. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. About an inch of rainfall is expected before the system winds down early Monday evening. It will be mostly cloudy overnight with the low temperature in the mid-50s. Skies will gradually become clear, leading to a sunny day on Tuesday, Sept. 19 with a high temperature in the low-70s. Look for more of th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds
New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds More potentially severe scattered thunderstorms are once again expected to sweep through the region for the second half of the weekend after previous activity resulted in downed trees and thousands of power outages the previous three days. The next window for storm activity is in the afternoon and evening on Sunday, Sept. 10.  "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms along a stalled frontal boundary could produce locally heavy downpours this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Sunday morning. The mai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms With Strong Winds, Drenching Downpours Could Cause More Power Outages New Rounds Of Storms With Strong Winds, Drenching Downpours Could Cause More Power Outages
New Rounds Of Storms With Strong Winds, Drenching Downpours Could Cause More Power Outages More potentially severe scattered thunderstorms are expected to sweep through the region this weekend after previous activity resulted in downed trees and thousands of power outages the previous two days. The next window for storm activity is in the afternoon and evening on Saturday, Sept. 9.  The main threat will be damaging winds, with additional threats for isolated large hail and flash flooding triggered by drenching downpours, according to the National Weather Service. Humid conditions will linger Saturday, but it won't be as hot as it has been the last several days, with a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms On Track Through Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New Rounds Of Storms On Track Through Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
New Rounds Of Storms On Track Through Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New rounds of potentially severe scattered thunderstorms will sweep through as an unsettled weather pattern has arrived in the region. The next window for storm activity is in the afternoon and evening on Friday, Sept. 8. The main threat will be damaging winds, with additional threats for isolated large hail and flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Hot and humid conditions will linger Friday before temperatures finally become seasonable, but more storm activity is on tap for the weekend. "While thunderstorms will bring the threat of both localized flash flo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Storms That Will Bring Relief From Heat Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Storms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
Here's Timing For Separate Rounds Of Storms That Will Bring Relief From Heat A days-long stretch of hot and humid conditions will finally come to an end with the arrival of an unsettled weather pattern that will include separate rounds of storms. The high temperature on Thursday, Sept. 7 will generally be in the low 90s with the heat index in the upper 90s due to high humidity, according to the National Weather Service. A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the region until early Thursday evening. Clouds will increase Thursday night as the unsettled conditions arrive, prompting the separate storm chances. The first chance for showers and thunders…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern After Scorching Stretch Storm System Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern After Scorching Stretch
Storm System Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern After Scorching Stretch Separate rounds of showers and thunderstorms will lead to a change in the weather pattern, breaking a days-long stretch of hot and humid conditions.  The high temperature on Wednesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 7 will range from the upper 80s to low 90s both days with the heat index in the mid to upper 90s due to high humidity, according to the National Weather Service. A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of the region until 8 p.m. Thursday. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on both days. It will remain hot Thursday with mainly sunny skies and a high temperature ge…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Flash Flood Risk: Storm System With Heavy Downpours Sweeping Through Region Flash Flood Risk: Storm System With Heavy Downpours Sweeping Through Region
Flash Flood Risk: Storm System With Heavy Downpours Sweeping Through Region Localized flash flooding is possible as a cold front with heavy downpours and embedded thunderstorms moves through the region. For a look at a radar image of the region at about 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, see the first image above. Friday will be mostly cloudy and humid throughout the day with a high temperature in the mid-70s.  There will be showers and spotty storms during the morning with a chance of more isolated storms during the day and at night. About an inch of rainfall is expected into Friday evening, with locally higher amounts. After the system pushes through, a main…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Widespread Storm System Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast Widespread Storm System Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
Widespread Storm System Will Sweep Through Region: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast A stretch of dry days will be followed by widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms at the end of the workweek. Ahead of the arrival of the system, there will be a mix of sun and clouds on Wednesday, Aug. 23 with a high temperature in the mid-70s. It will be mainly cloudy on Thursday, Aug. 24 with a high temperature in the low 70s, below the seasonal average for this time of year. The chance for precipitation will start from west to east around the middle of the afternoon Thursday. Showers and spotty storms will become likely Thursday night into Friday morning, Aug. 25 with more prec…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Packed With Drenching Downpours Sweeping Through Region Storm System Packed With Drenching Downpours Sweeping Through Region
Storm System Packed With Drenching Downpours Sweeping Through Region A line of thunderstorms packed with heavy rain is sweeping through the region ahead of a cold front on Friday morning, Aug. 18. Parts of the area have seen up to an inch of rainfall in less than an hour with localized flooding reported in some spots. Despite the soggy start, Friday will be dry most of the day with partly sunny skies and a high temperature of around 80 degrees. Clouds will decrease in the afternoon, with mostly clear skies overnight, leading into a bright and pleasant weekend. Saturday, Aug. 19 will be mostly sunny and breezy with a high temperature in the upper 70s. It w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Chances For Showers, Storms Coming During Unsettled Stretch: 5-Day Forecast Separate Chances For Showers, Storms Coming During Unsettled Stretch: 5-Day Forecast
Separate Chances For Showers, Storms Coming During Unsettled Stretch: 5-Day Forecast The next few days will be mainly dry, but amid an unsettled weather pattern, there will be multiple chances for showers and storms. Wednesday, Aug. 16 has started off with scattered showers as low pressure moves away on what will be a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature in the low 80s with high humidity. Thursday, Aug. 17 will be partly sunny with a high temperature around 80 degrees and a slight chance for showers and storms in the afternoon with the probably for storm activity increasing in the evening and through the overnight hours. The storm chance will continue on Friday, Aug. …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected
Rounds Of Storms Knock Out Power In Fairfield County: Communities Most Affected Rounds of storms, some of which were severe, have caused numerous power outages in Connecticut. As of around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, Eversource reported around 1,800 customers affected, and United Illuminating another 116. Here are the communities with the most outages: Lebanon (New London County, 459 Stamford (Fairfield County), 157 Montville (New London County), 129 Milford (New Haven County), 114 Franklin (New London County), 68 Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning.  "An isolated tornado is also possible," the statement added, noting t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes
Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes A frontal system bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts to the area will bring both a flash flood and severe weather threat, according to the National Weather Service. Storm activity will continue at times throughout the day on Monday, Aug. 7 into Tuesday, Aug. 8. A brief tornado is possible, the weather service noted in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "Excessive runoff may result in flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks rising out of their banks," the National Weather Service said. Widespr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New rounds of showers and thunderstorms will follow a dry, comfortable weekend in the region. It will be mostly sunny and pleasant on Saturday, Aug. 5, with a high temperature in the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Look for more of the same on Sunday, Aug. 6 with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature again in the low 80s. Unsettled conditions are on track to return overnight Sunday into Monday,  Aug. 7 with a chance of showers and thunderstorms that will last into Tuesday, Aug. 8. Some of the storms could be severe. (See the image above from…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
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