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Major Weather Shift Arrives Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend: 5-Day Forecast Major Weather Shift Arrives Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
Major Weather Shift Arrives Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend: 5-Day Forecast The holiday weekend is shaping up to offer a sharp split between its opening act and main event. A cold front moving through the Northeast will bring heat, humidity, and thunderstorms on Thursday, Sept. 3, before cooler and drier air arrives for much of the holiday weekend. Multiple rounds of heavy thunderstorms could affect eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delmarva through Thursday night, the National Weather Service said. The storms could produce damaging winds, heavy downpours, and flash flooding. Additional thunderstorms are possible Friday, Sept. 4, especially south of Philadelph…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing
Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing The Northeast is entering the most volatile stretch of a multi-day storm pattern, with the threat shifting across the region before conditions finally improve. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall will threaten parts of the Northeast on Wednesday, Sept. 2, with damaging winds, flash flooding, hail, and isolated tornadoes possible.  The NWS Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast under a slight risk for excessive rainfall. The first areas facing the strongest storms Wednesday are western and central N…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Damaging Winds, Flooding Threaten Northeast During Multi-Day Storm Stretch Damaging Winds, Flooding Threaten Northeast During Multi-Day Storm Stretch
Damaging Winds, Flooding Threaten Northeast During Multi-Day Storm Stretch The stormiest part of a multi-day weather pattern is taking shape, with several rounds of downpours and severe thunderstorms threatening parts of the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story - Stormiest Stretch Set To Arrive In Northeast With Multiple Rounds Ahead: Timing The National Weather Service says the first significant round will develop Tuesday, Sept. 1, with isolated to scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms expected late in the afternoon and early evening across parts of the region. The greatest Tuesday threat includes New York City, northeastern New Jersey, the l…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows
New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows A newly formed tropical system is strengthening quickly as it bears down on the Gulf Coast, bringing several potentially dangerous hazards. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Edouard was centered over the northwestern Gulf early Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Edouard was moving west-northwest at 8 mph and is expected to strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast later Tuesday. Forecasters said the storm could approach hurricane strength before moving inland. 4 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 (Advisory 4) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Ed…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path A new named storm has formed in the Atlantic, but its future may depend on whether it can survive increasingly hostile conditions ahead. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday, Aug. 27, over the central tropical Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Dolly was centered about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands late Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph, with higher gusts, while the storm was moving west at about 24 mph.  No coastal watches or warnings were in effect. Though the storm was na…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know
New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know The Atlantic hurricane season is entering a busy stretch, with forecasters tracking several areas of interest for possible tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including a tropical wave expected to move off Africa and two areas with lower potential for development. None of the systems currently pose an immediate threat to the continental US, according to the National Hurricane Center. The area with the highest development potential is a tropical wave expected to emerge over the Atlantic after moving off the west coa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar
Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Winter’s first meaningful signal is getting louder, but the Northeast still faces a familiar wildcard: snow or rain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday, Aug. 13, that El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of becoming very strong this fall and winter. Forecasters also see a 69 percent chance that its strength from October through December will exceed every El Niño event recorded since 1950. Sea-surface temperature differences have exceeded 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above average in the eastern equatorial Pacific. The changing ocean and atmospheric …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast A new long-range outlook is offering an early look at what fall could bring across the Northeast. The Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler-than-average weather is expected across much of the eastern US this September and October, with notable differences in rainfall depending on location. For the Northeast, the Almanac projects below-average temperatures overall, along with wetter-than-normal conditions compared with historical averages. That pattern would mark a distinctly cooler turn for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts as the season progresses. The outlook…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Connecticut Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Connecticut
Cars Submerged, Thousands Lose Power As Flash Flooding Slams Connecticut Heavy rain has flooded roads, knocked out power to thousands, and prompted a flash flood warning and tornado watch across parts of Connecticut as strong thunderstorms swept through the region Tuesday, July 21. The National Weather Service issued the flash flood warning for Fairfield County and western New Haven County. A tornado watch remains in effect for Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Middlesex County remains under a flood advisory. Click here to see updated weather alerts across the state. Cars Submerged As Flooding Worsens Forecasters said between 1…

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by Josh Lanier
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As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home' As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home'
As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home' State leaders are urging residents to stay home as a major snowstorm and brutal cold move into Connecticut. “We are strongly urging everyone to make plans in advance to avoid all unnecessary travel on Sunday,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “Our state snowplow fleet is prepared to clear the roads, and the fewer cars out there, the quicker and safer the snowplow crews can do their work.” Snow is expected to begin mid to late morning Sunday, Jan. 25, and the state could see between 10 and 18 inches of snow by Monday, depending on the region.  The Connecticut Department of Transportation said abo…

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by Josh Lanier
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Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locations In CT, Region Saw Most Snowfall Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locations In CT, Region Saw Most Snowfall
Final Post-Christmas Storm Update: These Locations In CT, Region Saw Most Snowfall Here's a newly updated rundown of snowfall accumulation reports compiled by the National Weather Service for the winter storm that arrived late Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, and lasted until Monday morning, Dec. 27.  The highest reported totals of 9-10 inches of accumulation came mainly from the Hudson Valley and northwestern Connecticut. Related story - Second Storm In Days Will Bring Heavy Rain, Icy Mix, Gusty Winds To Northeast: Here's Timing New York Manhattan Central Park 4.3 in 0700 AM 12/27 Official NWS Obs Bronx NNE Fordham 4.3 in 0400 AM 12/27 Public Brooklyn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Could Dump Foot Of Snow; CT Gov. Lamont Urges Drivers To Stay Off Roads Storm Could Dump Foot Of Snow; CT Gov. Lamont Urges Drivers To Stay Off Roads
Storm Could Dump Foot Of Snow; CT Gov. Lamont Urges Drivers To Stay Off Roads As a powerful snowstorm pummels Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont is asking people to stay off the roads unless it's necessary.  Lamont issued the warning on Friday, Dec. 26, the same day weather forecasters predicted between six inches and up to a foot of snow to fall across Connecticut. The state remains under a winter storm warning until Saturday morning.  While most of the state is being hit with flurries, conditions are expected to worsen between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Snowfall rates could top two inches per hour. Total accumulations may reach 6 to 12 inches by the time it tapers off n…

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by Josh Lanier
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High Winds Leave Thousands Without Power Across CT High Winds Leave Thousands Without Power Across CT
High Winds Leave Thousands Without Power Across CT Strong winds and heavy rain knocked out power to thousands of Connecticut homes Friday as a powerful storm moved across the state. More than 50,000 customers were without electricity by midday, according to Eversource and United Illuminating. Outages spread quickly as conditions worsened. Dangerous winds were expected to continue battering much of the state through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists warn that wind gusts could reach up to 50 miles per hour. Eversource said it dispatched crews statewide to repair damaged power lines and restore electric…

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3 CT Counties Now In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For Rest Of State 3 CT Counties Now In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For Rest Of State
3 CT Counties Now In Stage 2 Drought, Gov. Lamont Says: What That Means For Rest Of State Governor Ned Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven counties as rainfall levels continue to drop across Connecticut. A Stage 2 drought marks an “emerging drought event” that could affect drinking water, farms, and the environment. It is the second of five stages under the state’s drought plan. Stage 5 is the most extreme.  The state is asking residents and businesses to conserve water by shutting off automatic sprinklers, fixing leaky faucets, and following local conservation requests. Officials also warn that those relying on private we…

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New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Connecticut New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Connecticut
New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Connecticut Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from Connecticut and Massachusetts compiled by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 6.1 inches 0900 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Bridgeport Airport 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Official NWS Obs 1 E Danbury 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter New Canaan 5.0 inches 0800 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Newtown 5.3 S 5.0 inches 084…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State
These Towns Got The Most Snow In CT: Winter Storm Brings 6 Inches Across The State Connecticut towns experienced significant snowfall from the storm that swept through the region on Jan. 19 and 20.  Towns in Hartford County recorded some of the highest totals in the state, with North Canton and Glastonbury Center each receiving 6 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Other counties, including Fairfield and Tolland, also saw substantial snow, with several towns reporting over 5 inches. Alongside North Canton and Glastonbury Center's 6-inch totals, towns such as Bristol and Bradley Airport reported over 5 inches of snow. Simsbury, East Hartford, and South …

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend Across CT: Here's Your Forecast 2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend Across CT: Here's Your Forecast
2 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend Across CT: Here's Your Forecast A winter storm is poised to bring light to moderate snowfall to eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut from Friday morning, Dec. 20 through Saturday evening, Dec. 21, according to the National Weather Service. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the region, warning of slippery travel conditions, particularly during the Friday evening commute. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain below advisory levels—less than 4 inches—hazardous road conditions are likely. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 39°F and northwest winds of 7 to 10 mph, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Dozens of schools across Connecticut had delayed openings due to a wintry mix that fell into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Some parts of the state saw 4 inches of snow, while others got a light dusting. According to the National Weather Service, the highest amount of snow fell in New Milford (4 inches); Cornwall saw 2.5 inches; Litchfield saw two inches, Waterbury saw 3 inches; Meriden saw 2 inches, and Hartford saw 1.3 inches. According to NBC Connecticut, the following districts had delayed openings: Berlin Public Schools Bethel Public Schools Brooklyn Public Schools Canton Public Schools E…

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by Cecilia Levine
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2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where 2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where
2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where A pair of new tornadoes have been confirmed in New York this week. Both occurred upstate on Wednesday, July 24, and they come after 10 twisters hit central and northern New York last week. In Oswego County, the first tornado on Wednesday touched down just before 3:30 p.m. in the town of Orwell, about 40 miles north of Syracuse. It left a short, coherent path of broken tree limbs extended down an east-west path and had peak winds of 85 miles per hour, ranking it as an EF-0 tornado, the weakest of six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, according to the National Weather Service. The o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms
Tornado May Have Touched Down In Hudson Valley During Round Of Severe Storms An investigation is underway to determine if a tornado touched down in the Hudson Valley during a round of severe storms on Thursday, May 23. The probe is focusing on the Orange County village of Greenwood Lake. Starting at around 7:20 a.m., a total of 34 calls were received reporting various issues related to the storm such as downed trees and power lines, alarm activations, vehicle rescues, gas leaks, structural damage reports and other fire type call, according to Orange County Emergency Services. The department said it is working with the National Weather Service to identify …

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by Joe Lombardi