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Severe Storms Moving West To East With Downpours, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Storms Moving West To East With Downpours, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Storms Moving West To East With Downpours, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe storms with heavy downpours and strong gusty winds are moving through the region from west to east late Monday afternoon, Sept. 5. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally as much as 5 inches, are expected across much of the area, the National Weather Service said, adding that "this may result in flooding of urban and poor drainage areas." Areas where excessive rainfall leading to rapid onset flooding are most probable are shown in red in the image above. A Flood Watch is in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. In Connecticut, a potent cell in Northern Fairfield County promp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Connecticut Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Connecticut
Storm Knocks Out Power To Tens Of Thousands In Connecticut A powerful storm system bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds has resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, leading to road closures and tens of thousands of power outages in Connecticut. Here are the number of customers without power just after 8:30 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, listed by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Eversource, 32,563 United Illuminating, 420 In areas hardest hit, residents are being urged to avoid travel Christmas morning to allow utility crews to clear roadways and conduct repairs. Winds of 25 to 35 miles per hou…

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by Daily Voice
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Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest
Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest Santa Claus and his reindeer are going to be in for a rough ride this Christmas Eve. A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds starting around nightfall on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and lasting into Christmas Day morning, Friday, Dec. 25. The storm will unleash “extreme weather" in the region, said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, who added, “Make sure you’re ready for that." For areas where there are High Wind and Storm warnings, flood watches, and wind advisories in eff…

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by Joe Lombardi