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Strong Winds, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Through Weekend In Northeast: 5-Day Forecast Strong Winds, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Through Weekend In Northeast: 5-Day Forecast
Strong Winds, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Through Weekend In Northeast: 5-Day Forecast Lingering dry conditions, couple with strong winds, will lead to an increased risk of fire spread through the weekend. Wind speeds on Friday, Nov. 15 will be 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Low humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will enhance the risk of fires. Ninety-six percent of the Northeast is now experiencing abnormally dry to drought conditions, according to the United States Drought Monitor. After a cloudy start on Friday, it will gradually become partly to mostly sunny with high temperatures generall…

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New Update: Here's Timing For Next Storm Chance After Precipitation-Free Days New Update: Here's Timing For Next Storm Chance After Precipitation-Free Days
New Update: Here's Timing For Next Storm Chance After Precipitation-Free Days A return of more humid air will fuel a new round of thunderstorms after a days-long stretch of dry, comfortable weather.The timing for the storm system is from late in the afternoon into the evening on Monday, Aug. 26. It will remain precipitation free through the weekend. The mercury will get higher on Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, with temps in the mid-80s, and mainly sunny skies both days, the National Weather Service says. Humidity will increase on both Sunday and Monday. Monday's high temperature will be in the low 80s. "Over the weekend, humidity levels will probably be ba…

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Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing
Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing A massive system stretching from the Midwest to the East will bring separate rounds of severe thunderstorms to the region amid high heat and humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats are locally damaging wind gusts that can down trees and power lines, along with heavy rainfall.  A few tornadoes are also possible, along with small hail. The first image above from AccuWeather.com shows areas in orange where severe storms are possible on Tuesday, July 16. The timing for the storms is from around 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. More severe weather is on trac…

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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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New Flash Flood Risk: Here's Timing For Storm System With Drenching Downpours New Flash Flood Risk: Here's Timing For Storm System With Drenching Downpours
New Flash Flood Risk: Here's Timing For Storm System With Drenching Downpours The weekend won't be a washout, but a new round of widespread heavy thunderstorms with drenching rainfall at times could cause flooding. Saturday, July 15 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid-80s, but high humidity will make it feel like it's in the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. There is a chance of spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and showers at night, but much of the region could stay dry throughout the day. That won't be the case for the second half of the weekend as a system will push through from west to east star…

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Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day
Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate storm chances are lining up for the next few days, marking the start of a more unsettled stretch of weather that will see a return of more humid conditions. Wednesday, July 27 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s. Dry weather will then give way to a chance of showers overnight as a warm front begins to lift north towards the region, according to the National Weather Service. The threat of scattered showers and thunderstorms returns for Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, along with warmer and more humid conditions. Thursday will be partly sunny wit…

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Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern
Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern Change is in the air as summer officially starts. The most notable change in the weather pattern will be the increase in moisture, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski. The mainly dry stretch will be followed by scattered showers on the first day of summer on Tuesday, June 21, which will also usher in the start of more humid air through the end of the week. Tuesday will be a partly sunny day with a high temperature in the low 70s, and the chance for showers starting in the mid-afternoon, and continuing through Tuesday evening. Areas most likely to see showers are s…

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Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Bring Big Shifts In Temperatures: Here's What To Expect Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Bring Big Shifts In Temperatures: Here's What To Expect
Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Bring Big Shifts In Temperatures: Here's What To Expect A topsy-turvy weather pattern will see dramatic shifts in temperatures over the next several days. After a long stretch of temperatures at or below normal levels, the mercury will climb into the 90s on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. "In many areas, the heat and humidity this Saturday and Sunday will bring the hottest conditions since last August," according to AccuWeather.com. After rain winds down by late in the morning on Thursday, May 19, the rest of the day will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 60s, according to the National Weather Service. Skies will gradual…

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Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Relief from the extreme heat is coming thanks to a round of thunderstorms that will sweep through the region. After temperatures climb to around 90 degrees on another hazy, hot, and humid day on Friday, Aug. 27, scattered thunderstorms will begin to erupt in the mid to late afternoon. The chance for showers and storms will increase overnight and continue through the overnight into Saturday, Aug. 28. Saturday's high temperature will only be in the mid 70s after several days of temperatures near, at, or above 90 degrees. The could be more showers and storms in the morning Saturday, which wi…

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Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend
Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer. But that couldn't have been further from the case this year with high temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal last weekend. Now, on the first weekend of June, parts of the region, especially farther inland, are on the brink of the first heatwave of 2021. (See the first image above.) A heatwave is defined as three or more straight days with a high temperature of 90 degrees or more. Some spots could see record warmth for this time of year on Sunday, June 6, which will be sunny, with a high temperature in the upper …

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Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes
Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the most powerful cells in the system now expected to move through in the late afternoon and early evening. (See the two images above for areas where storms are most likely.) The storms will be triggered by warmer, more humid air on Thursday, with the high temperature jumping ba…

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Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Separate rounds of scattered, potentially severe thunderstorms will bring about a big change in the weather pattern. Hazy, hot and humid weather will continue in the beginning of the week with a chance of afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms,, before widespread, stronger storms sweep through covering the entire region, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, Aug. 24 will be partly sunny and warm with a high temperature around 90 degrees.  There will be a chance of scattered showers and storms, mainly after 3 p.m. The storm chance will last until a…

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Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity
Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Several rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to relief from the heat and humidity that have gripped the region since the end of last week. But it will remain warm and sticky until after the storms pass through by the end of the workweek. Tuesday, July 21 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. The first storm system will arrive on Wednesday, July 22, with the high temperature in the mid 80s, starting a pattern of more comfortable weather. The possibility for storms and showers begins around 2 p.m. Wedne…

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Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the area, leading to a big change in the weather pattern, with searing heat expected to last well into next week. Scattered showers arrived shortly after daybreak on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for thunderstorms will start at around 11 a.m. Friday and continue through the afternoon, evening and into the early overnight hours. Some of the storms could be accompanied by locally heavy downpours. (See image above.) Then comes the big change. A prolonged …

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New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to a big change in the weather pattern following a stretch of days with temperatures a bit below normal.  Temperatures may not get out of the 70s on Thursday, July 16 for much of the area. Morning clouds will give way to partly sunny skies in the afternoon. A frontal system from the west will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for showers and storms will start in the mid-morning Friday and continue throu…

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Get Set For Long Stretch Of Stormy, Hazy, Hot Days Get Set For Long Stretch Of Stormy, Hazy, Hot Days
Get Set For Long Stretch Of Stormy, Hazy, Hot Days It will be hazy, hot and humid with several chances for thunderstorms this week. Sunday, July 5 will see skies clear after morning clouds, with the high temperature around 90 degrees. It will be sunny on Monday, July 6 with the high temperature again around 90 degrees. There will be a 50-50 chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Monday through the evening. Tuesday, July 7 will be partly sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80s. The storm chance returns Wednesday, July 8, which will be partly sunny with the high temperature around 90 degrees. Temperatures could…

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Severe Weather Watch: Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Expected Severe Weather Watch: Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Expected
Severe Weather Watch: Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Expected Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are expected across the region this weekend. The storms will be scattered and in the afternoon and evening on Saturday, June 27. The most likely time frame for storms is between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday.  Damaging winds that could cause power outages are the biggest threat, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Saturday morning. It will be a hazy, hot and humid day with the high temperature in the mid 80s, but heat indices of 90 to 95 degrees. Showers are possible from around 9 a.m. through late Satu…

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Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Possible During Stretch Of Hot, Humid Days Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Possible During Stretch Of Hot, Humid Days
Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Possible During Stretch Of Hot, Humid Days Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible the next few days as the heat and humidity linger. The high temperature on Tuesday, June 23 will be in the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies.  There is about a 30 percent chance for showers and storms starting at around 2 p.m. and continuing through the afternoon Tuesday. The chance will be a bit higher through the evening and overnight.  The low temperature overnight will be around 70 degrees. There will be a stronger chance of storms on Wednesday, June 24 as a cold front approaches. It will be mostly cloudy with the high …

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Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day
Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day It's the first weekend of summer and it's going to feel like it. Warm temperatures, high humidity and scattered, pop-up thunderstorms -- all summer staples -- will mark the weather pattern for the days to come. The June solstice, marking the start of summer,  is Saturday, June 20, at 5:44 p.m. Saturday will be partly sunny, hazy, hot and humid with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s.  There will be a chance for passing showers and thunderstorms starting late in the afternoon. The chance increases in the evening and will continue until around 9 p.m. Saturday. It will be mo…

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Storms Will Flare Up During Steamy Stretch That Will Make It Feel Like It's Suddenly Summer Storms Will Flare Up During Steamy Stretch That Will Make It Feel Like It's Suddenly Summer
Storms Will Flare Up During Steamy Stretch That Will Make It Feel Like It's Suddenly Summer It will feel suddenly like summer as a slow-moving storm system moving up from the south will bring warmer temperatures, higher humidity, showers at times and the possibility of thunderstorms over a period of several days. Here's the five-day forecast: Friday, June 19: Mostly cloudy and humid with the high temperature in the low 80s. As the storm system nears, there will be a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after noontime until nightfall, with the highest likelihood at night. (See image above.) It will be mostly cloudy overnight with the low temperature in the mid to upper 60s…

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Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming With Chance For Storms For Several Days Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming With Chance For Storms For Several Days
Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming With Chance For Storms For Several Days Get set for a big change in the weather pattern with warmer temperatures, higher humidity, showers at times and the possibility of thunderstorms flaring up at times over a period of several days. Here's the five-day forecast: Thursday, June 18: The high temperature will be around 80 degrees, but higher humidity will make it feel warmer on a mostly cloudy day with some peeks of sun. There will be a chance for afternoon showers. Patchy fog will arrive overnight with the low temperature in the mid 60s. Friday, June 19: Mostly cloudy and humid with the high temperature in the low 80s. As the …

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Sunny Stretch Will Be Followed By Storm System Bringing Big Change In Weather Pattern Sunny Stretch Will Be Followed By Storm System Bringing Big Change In Weather Pattern
Sunny Stretch Will Be Followed By Storm System Bringing Big Change In Weather Pattern A ridge of high pressure has led to a stretch of sunny, pleasant days.  That will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern starting at the end of the workweek when it will become unsettled as a slow-moving storm system moves up from the south. Here's the five-day forecast: Wednesday, June 17: Sunny and comfortable conditions, with the high temperature in the upper 80s. Humidity will start to increase during the evening. The overnight low temperature will be around 60 degrees. Thursday, June 18: The high temperature will be around 80 degrees, but higher humidity will make i…

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Sunny Last Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Scattered Storms, Big Change In Weather Pattern Sunny Last Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Scattered Storms, Big Change In Weather Pattern
Sunny Last Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Scattered Storms, Big Change In Weather Pattern The summer of 2019 will be one for the books in just a matter of hours, and then a big change in the weather pattern will come, along with the end of a long stretch of dry days. So it's fitting that Sunday, Sept. 22, the last day of summer, will be, well, summer-like with the high temperature well above normal. It will be warm, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s with plenty of sunshine and higher humidity. It could be the warmest last day of summer since 1980, in fact. The first day of fall, Monday, Sept. 23, could be even warmer with a high temperature in the mid 80s under…

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Chance For Showers, Storms Before Skies Brighten For Sunday Chance For Showers, Storms Before Skies Brighten For Sunday
Chance For Showers, Storms Before Skies Brighten For Sunday The next-to-last weekend of the summer will start off with a chance for showers and storms before things brighten up. It won't be the best day for outdoor plans on Saturday, Sept. 14 as cloudy skies, scattered showers and cooler temperatures are expected through the day.  Temperatures will be comfortable in the low 70s with low humidity.  The shower chance starts around 3 p.m., with showers becoming likely after 8 p.m., with the possibility for storms. A big change comes on Sunday, Sept. 15, which will be mostly sunny with more humidity and a high temperature in the upper 70s. …

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Increase In Humidity Will Bring Chance For Thunderstorms, End Of Fall-Like Stretch Of Weather Increase In Humidity Will Bring Chance For Thunderstorms, End Of Fall-Like Stretch Of Weather
Increase In Humidity Will Bring Chance For Thunderstorms, End Of Fall-Like Stretch Of Weather A fall-like stretch of comfortable days with temperatures falling overnight into the 50s will end in the middle of the week with an increase in humidity, and with it, a chance for thunderstorms. There will be one more pleasant day before the shift in the weather pattern. Tuesday, Aug. 27 will be mostly cloudy with some peeks of sun at times and a high temperature in the low 70s. Then comes the changeover, and with it, an increase in temperatures and humidity. There will be a chance of showers from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, which will be cloudy with the high temperature cli…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area With rounds of strong thunderstorms now sweeping through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 for the entire area.  Be on the lookout for rapidly changing weather conditions into the evening, the National Weather Service said. The chance for storm activity will continue for several hours after the watch ends, until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more than an inch of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts. The main threat will be damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible that could bring down trees, …

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Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Get set for a stormy day. Some isolated storms developing in the morning on Wednesday, Aug. 21 will be just a preview of what's in store later on with stronger thunderstorms sweeping through in the afternoon and evening. Some of those storms will become severe, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued on Wednesday morning covering southeast New York and southern Connecticut. Showers and storms will become likely after 1 p.m. with the chance for storm activity continuing for about 12 hours until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more th…

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Threat Increases For Scattered Thunderstorms As Heat, Humidity Rise Threat Increases For Scattered Thunderstorms As Heat, Humidity Rise
Threat Increases For Scattered Thunderstorms As Heat, Humidity Rise It will be warmer, more humid, with an increased threat for scattered thunderstorms throughout the area on Sunday, Aug. 18. The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s under partly sunny skies, but the humidity will make it feel warmer. (For a look at projected high temperatures from throughout the region on Sunday, check the first image above.) Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible starting at around 3 p.m., with storms becoming more likely in the early evening Sunday. The high temperature on Monday, Aug. 19 could hit or surpass the 90-degree mark on a mostly sunn…

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Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms
Surge In Heat, Humidity Will Fuel Chance For Thunderstorms As heat and humidity build through the weekend into the start of the new workweek, there will be an increase in the threat for thunderstorms. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Saturday, Aug. 17: Temperatures will be near normal with a high temperature in the low 80s under partly sunny skies. But it will be on the humid side. There is about a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms starting after 11 a.m. and continuing through the evening. Sunday, Aug. 18: It will be warmer, more humid, with an increased threat for thunderstorms. The high temperature will be in the m…

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More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend
More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend There will be a big change following the days-long unsettled weather pattern, but not before one more humid day in which thunderstorms are possible. Thursday, Aug. 8 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s and plenty of moisture in the air. There's a 30-percent chance for more storms, mainly after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the possibility for storms lasting through the evening. The highest probability for storms is between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday. A few storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning, the National Weather Service said. The stormy …

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Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Pattern Will Last Days; Here's When To Expect Severe Weather Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Pattern Will Last Days; Here's When To Expect Severe Weather
Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Pattern Will Last Days; Here's When To Expect Severe Weather Get set for an unsettled stretch of weather with the chance of some showers or thunderstorms at almost any time over the next few days. An increase in humidity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 will lead to conditions conducive for storms. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m. on a cloudy day with a high in the mid 80s. Wednesday, Aug. 7 will be the stormiest day of the week with some of those storms being severe, with the main threat being gusty winds. Drenching rain, thunder, frequent lightning and local flash flooding are also expected. Isolated storm activity will begin …

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