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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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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Storm System Sweeping Through Area Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Storm System Sweeping Through Area
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Storm System Sweeping Through Area The storm system sweeping through the area is now expected to bring more rainfall than had been predicted. Generally, 1 to just over 2 inches of rain is forecast with locally higher amounts of as much as 3 inches in some spots. (See the first image above.)  The highest amounts will be over New York City, Long Island and Coastal Connecticut.  The bulk of the rain will fall during the afternoon and early evening hours on Tuesday, Aug. 13 on a mostly cloudy and humid day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. A few heavy downpours are expected at times d…

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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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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Storms With Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Cause Flash Flooding Strong Storms With Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Cause Flash Flooding
Strong Storms With Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Cause Flash Flooding A hot and humid day will lead to new rounds of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, with some of the storms strong to severe.The storms, with heavy downpours and gusty winds, could cause flash flooding and travel delays. The main threats will be damaging wind and locally heavy rainfall, although an isolated tornado and large hail are also possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Friday morning. The storms will arrive sometime after 2 p.m. on a cloudy day with a high in the mid-80s. The storm threat will continue until around 1 a.m. Sat…

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Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area
Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area When thunder roars, head indoors. Area residents should keep that in mind late Thursday afternoon into the early evening as a cold front passing through could bring thunderstorms accompanied by potentially damaging winds with large hail also possible, the National Weather Service says. The time frame for the potential for severe weather is between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Some sunshine Thursday morning will give way to clouds before the thunderstorm chance starts later in the afternoon. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. Friday will be partly sunny and pleasant with a high in the up…

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by Joe Lombardi