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Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing
Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing A storm system on track for the first day of fall will be packed with heavy rain and wind gusts between 30 and 40 miles per hour in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. The system, which will arrive Saturday morning, Sept. 23, and continue well into the evening,  will stem from a tropical area of low pressure off the Florida peninsula. "The storm is likely to bring gusty winds and rounds of heavy rain to much of the East Coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys said. Wind gusts are expected to be highest along the coast. It will be most…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain
Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain An approaching frontal system will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. The system will arrive from west to east early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10, and continue to move through into the evening. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. Areas where soaking rain is expected are shown in dark green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. About an inch of rainfall is now expected, with lo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Thunderstorms Taking Aim At Region Ahead Of Approaching Cold Front Here's Timing For Thunderstorms Taking Aim At Region Ahead Of Approaching Cold Front
Here's Timing For Thunderstorms Taking Aim At Region Ahead Of Approaching Cold Front Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the region ahead of an approaching cold front. Higher levels of humidity levels will help to ignite the storms Friday, Aug. 4. Storm activity is possible starting around midday before becoming likely late in the afternoon and in the evening. Rain will be heavy at times with some drenching downpours. About an inch to 1.5 inches of rainfall is expected with locally higher amounts of around 2 inches possible. In areas farther north and inland, large hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. After the system pushes off the coast, i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power
Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power A quick-moving, multi-faceted Nor'easter will bring heavy rain, possible flooding, damaging winds that could knock out power, with some areas farther north seeing significant snowfall. The current projected time frame for the storm is from early Monday evening, April 18 until around 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 19.  Rainfall totals from the system will be between 1 and 2 inches. Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be upwards of 30 miles per hour, and as high as 50 mph in some spots. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Haz…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages A powerful, multiple-hazard storm will sweep through the Northeast, with the main impact on this region being strong, gusty winds that could cause power outages. The storm will arrive in this region on Thursday night, Feb. 17 and continue into early Friday morning, Feb. 18. “The highest winds gusts will arrive in areas from the Delmarva (Peninsula) to New York City early Thursday night before spreading into coastal southern New England later at night and into the early hours of Friday morning,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Thursd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk A rapidly developing, rare fall Nor'easter will bring heavy downpours, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts to the region that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity is Monday evening, Oct. 25 through Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26. (See the first and second images above.) Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. For projected rainfall totals, click on the third image above. Rainfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, and heavy rain may produce areas of flash flooding, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…

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by Joe Lombardi
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After Ida: Three Possible Tropical Systems Churning In Atlantic Basin After Ida: Three Possible Tropical Systems Churning In Atlantic Basin
After Ida: Three Possible Tropical Systems Churning In Atlantic Basin The National Hurricane Center says it's watching three areas of what it calls "potential development" in the Atlantic Basin that could become tropical systems in the coming days. The first is a tropical wave and an upper-level trough producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over portions of Central America, southeastern Mexico, and the adjacent waters of the northwestern Caribbean Sea and the southern Gulf of Mexico.  A tropical depression is likely to form on Sunday, Sept. 12, or Monday, Sept. 13 while the disturbance moves northwestward and then nort…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System With Potential Damaging Wind Gusts, Flooding Takes Aim On Region New Storm System With Potential Damaging Wind Gusts, Flooding Takes Aim On Region
New Storm System With Potential Damaging Wind Gusts, Flooding Takes Aim On Region Dry air and much warmer temperatures have followed a damp, dreary Memorial Day Weekend marked by unseasonably cold temperatures. But it won't long before a new storm system arrives in the region, the time frame for which is Thursday morning, June 3 until early Friday evening, June 4. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Wednesday, June 2 with a high temperature in the mid 70s. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds, especially in the areas shown in dark green in the image above. Local flooding and strong wind gusts are possible. The high temperature will be …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern A new storm system that will sweep through the region bringing heavy rain and strong winds will lead to a big change in the weather pattern.Skies will be clear during the daytime on Saturday, April 24. It will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 60s. The storm system will arrive late Saturday evening, and continue overnight and through the morning on Sunday, April 25, with soaking rainfall and gusty winds at times. For areas expected to see the heaviest rain (shown in dark green), see the image above. A total of between a half-inch to an inch of rainfall is expected …

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by Joe Lombardi
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23-Year-Old Woman Killed On I-95 After Standing Water Causes Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say 23-Year-Old Woman Killed On I-95 After Standing Water Causes Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
23-Year-Old Woman Killed On I-95 After Standing Water Causes Two-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Interstate 95 in Greenwich was closed for five hours following a fatal crash between a car and a freight truck. The crash took place around 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30, on I-95 southbound just south of Exit 6 in Greenwich, said the Connecticut State Police. According to police, a 2013 Honda CRV was traveling southbound in the left lane when it struck a large puddle of standing water due to heavy rain. The water caused the vehicle to strike the median causing it to block the left shoulder and partial left lane. Following the crash, a passenger, Jocelyn Bolinger, 23, of Indiana, got out of t…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Major Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Major Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Major Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages A post-Thanksgiving storm will hit the region with heavy rain and strong wind gusts that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday, Nov. 30 into Tuesday, Dec. 1. The days leading up to the arrival of the system will be dry with temperatures continuing to be above normal through the weekend with daily highs ranging from the low to upper 50s. It will remain fairly cloudy on Black Friday, Nov. 27, but with no precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.  While a stray shower can’t be ruled out on Saturday, Nov. 28, it should also be dry through Sunda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in now in effect for the entire region. The watch was issued on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3:10 p.m. It will last through 10 p.m. Tuesday. At 3:30 p.m., several lines of storms were moving from west to east. The main threat will be damaging winds, with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible, the National Weather Service said. Isolated hail up to ping-pong size, downpours and frequent lightning are also possible. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Scattered severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail are expected, with isolated tornadoes possible, ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Isaias.  Showers and storms are possible starting Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The likelihood of storms increases Sunday afternoon and evening. The highest chance for storms will be north and west of New York City from about 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday. Damaging winds, heavy rain and large hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said in …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds
Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds A strong, approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of scattered, severe thunderstorms that will bring gusty winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the land, and a Gale Warning is in effect for the waters in the areas shown in the second image above. Winds will be between 10 and 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday, Apri…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible
Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible An approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of severe thunderstorms that will bring strong winds with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Up to a quarter-inch of rain is expected with higher amounts in the areas where the storms were heaviest. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s, but the ushering in of the cold front with the storm will lead to a drop in temperatures. The overnight low temperature Tuesday int…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds A bright and breezy second half of the weekend will be followed by an early week storm system that could bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, damaging winds and possibly hail. Sunday, April 19 will be pleasant, with clouds increasing in the afternoon after plenty of morning sunshine. It will be warmer with the temperature climbing to around 60 degrees, but winds out of the southwest with gusts up to around 30 miles per hour will make it feel cooler. It will be partly sunny on both Monday, April 20 with the high temperature in the mid 50s and again on Tuesday, April 21 leading until to the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times
New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Dry conditions and seasonable temperatures will continue on Monday, Aug. 12, which will be mostly sunny, a bit more humid but again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. A low-pressure system will then form along a frontal boundary that moves through. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with the potential for severe thunderstorms with heavy rain. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days
Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days A picture-perfect stretch of dry and comfortable days will be followed by a new round of showers and heavy thunderstorms. The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Monday, Aug. 12 will be mostly sunny and again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. But then the high-pressure system will weaken and veer east, with a low-pressure system moving in. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Will Sweep Through Area New Round Of Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Will Sweep Through Area
New Round Of Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Will Sweep Through Area A stretch of dry days will end when an approaching cold front brings a new round of thunderstorms and heavy rain to the area.  The storm system will arrive late in the day Thursday, July 11 and continue through the overnight into Friday, July 12. Before that, we'll see another pleasant day with a mix of clouds and sun on Wednesday, July 10 and a high temperature in the upper 80s, Thursday will start out partly sunny. The high temperature will be in the low 80s. The chance for showers and thunderstorms starts at 2 p.m. Thursday. Storms become likely in the evening, with some of th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area
Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area Get set for a pre-Memorial Day weekend splash. A round of strong, isolated storms with gusty winds will sweep through the area later in the afternoon and into the evening on Thursday, May 23. The main time frame for storm activity will be from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Some of the storms could be locally severe, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Thursday morning. Precipitation arrived overnight with rain and showers and isolated storms south of New York City. There will be more scattered showers in the morning on a day in which the high temp…

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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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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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Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East
Return Of Colder Air Will Be Followed By Complex Storm System Now Moving East A complex storm system originating in the western United States has the potential to bring snow, ice, heavy rain and potentially severe thunderstorms to the region after traveling across the country. The storm is slowly heading east and with its current track would arrive on the East Coast sometime on Sunday. Current models show the storm has the potential to either track toward the Northeast or take a more southerly track. After a mostly sunny day Monday with an above-average high temperature in the mid-50s, colder air will return to the area Tuesday. Tuesday's high temperature will…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds New Round Of Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds
New Round Of Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Get set for a new round of storms. But this time, it will bring relief from the heat as a cold front arrives in the area. The front will be accompanied by thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening. Some of the storms will be severe and produce locally heavy rain, gusty winds, lightning and localized flooding. The storms will develop in the early afternoon before sweeping through the area starting sometime around 2 p.m. The model above projects where the storms will be at 3 p.m., with some of the storms severe (in orange). Saturday will be another hot and humid day with a high in the mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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How Wet Will It Get? Flash Flood Watch In Effect As Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Showers Arrive How Wet Will It Get? Flash Flood Watch In Effect As Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Showers Arrive
How Wet Will It Get? Flash Flood Watch In Effect As Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Showers Arrive It's going to be a weekend washout. A stationary front of low pressure that will stay off the coast of New Jersey both Saturday and Sunday will result in new rounds of heavy rain, thunderstorms and showers. A Flash Flood Watch which went into effect at midnight Saturday will last until 8 a.m. Sunday. Numerous showers and storms will develop over the area Saturday morning and continue through the evening.  Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible, with locally 3 to 5 inches possible through Saturday night. With 2 to 5 inches of rainfall since the start of the month, the river …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Moving Through Area Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Moving Through Area
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Lightning, Gusty Winds Moving Through Area Scattered showers and thunderstorms are sweeping through the area late Tuesday afternoon and will continue through the evening. The isolated storms are moving from the west to the east. (See radar image above.) Some of the storms will have brief periods of heavy rain, winds gusts up to 40 miles per hour and lightning. The storm chance continues through around midnight. Storms are likely on Wednesday from about 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. as a cold front arrives.  The cold front will lead to less humid conditions on Thursday, but Wednesday will be another hazy, hot and humid day with a high in the u…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Come The Storms: When They'll Arrive, How Long They'll Last Here Come The Storms: When They'll Arrive, How Long They'll Last
Here Come The Storms: When They'll Arrive, How Long They'll Last Introducing Daily Voice's Local News App: Download It Now Get set for a stormy stretch of weather with the chance for thunderstorms starting overnight and continuing each day through Wednesday. Storms on Sunday could produce strong wind gusts, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Saturday morning. The thunderstorm chance starts after 10 p.m. Saturday with scattered showers and storms expected Sunday. The high temperature will again be in the mid- to upper-80s. Monday will start out partly cloudy with a chance for storms after 2 p.m. as the temp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms With Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain Moving Through Area Severe Storms With Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain Moving Through Area
Severe Storms With Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain Moving Through Area Several bands of severe thunderstorms have started developing in the area late Sunday afternoon.The storm activity is expected to continue through the evening, with the storms, moving from west to east, accompanied by strong, gusty winds and heavy rain. The satellite image above shows storm activity at 3 p.m. Showers and thunderstorms will become likely during the evening, with the storm chance lasting until midnight. The sun returns Monday with a high near 80. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds With Hail Possible Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds With Hail Possible
Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds With Hail Possible Get ready for a stormy evening commute on Tuesday.A cold front passing through the area is expected to bring thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain, potentially damaging winds with large hail also possible, the National Weather Service says. Winds gusts up to  65 miles per hour and 1-inch hail are possible. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. The heaviest rain is expected from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Locally heavy rainfall could bring minor flooding of urban and poor drainage areas. There is also a small chance for localized flash flooding. Numerous severe storms are possible in ar…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Area Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Area
Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Area Scattered thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and strong winds to the area, according to the National Weather Service. The thunderstorm chance begins early Thursday evening and will continue through 2 a.m. Friday. Friday will start with a slight chance of showers in the morning, followed by the possibility of another round of thunderstorms in the afternoon on a day in which the high temperature will be in the low-80s. There's a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday night. Saturday will be partly sunny with a high in the low-70s. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wednesday Washout: Heavy Rainfall With Possible Thunderstorms Wednesday Washout: Heavy Rainfall With Possible Thunderstorms
Wednesday Washout: Heavy Rainfall With Possible Thunderstorms A storm system will bring heavy rain to the area with thunderstorms possible overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday.Steady rain is expected to arrive around 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The rain will continue into Wednesday morning, with thunderstorms possible after 9 a.m., before tapering off during Wednesday afternoon. But there's a chance of more rain through late Wednesday night. Average rainfall totals are expected to be around an inch or more. (See image above.) Wednesday's high will be in the mid-50s. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high …

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by Joe Lombardi