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Not Over Yet: Here's How Much Longer Stormy Conditions From Ophelia Will Last Not Over Yet: Here's How Much Longer Stormy Conditions From Ophelia Will Last
Not Over Yet: Here's How Much Longer Stormy Conditions From Ophelia Will Last Post-Tropical Storm Ophelia will continue to affect much of the region with rain, heavy at times, and dangerous coastal conditions on Monday, Sept. 25, National Weather Service. "Through Monday, Ophelia will slow track back offshore off the mid-Atlantic states, prolonging the duration of wet weather and gusty winds," according to AccuWeather.com. "Although Ophelia will continue to lose wind intensity through the early week, gusty winds and drenching rain can continue to impact many communities near the coast from the mid-Atlantic into southern New England." For a radar image of the reg…

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Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes More Spotty Storms Possible As Potent System Pushes Through Northeast New rounds of scattered showers and storms could lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the region with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, Aug. 14 into Tuesday, Aug. 15. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible where there are heavy downpours, according to the National Weather Service. Intense bursts of rain and thunderstorms will extend from southern Mississippi to southeastern Massachusetts, according to AccuWeather.com. See the image above…

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Strong Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Amid Hottest Air Of Summer Strong Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Amid Hottest Air Of Summer
Strong Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Amid Hottest Air Of Summer As the hottest air mass of the season builds, a new round of scattered strong to severe storms will sweep through across the region. Strong thunderstorms will develop around midday Thursday, July 27, and track east during the afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said.  Some storms could be severe with downpours, large hail, and damaging winds. A brief tornado is also possible, the weather service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning. Areas in orange in the first image above from AccuWeather.com have the highest …

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Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming
Strong Storms With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region: Here's What's Coming New update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A new storm system accompanied by locally heavy rain, gusty winds, frequent lightning, and possible flash flooding will sweep through the region before things heat up for the rest of the week. Storm activity on Tuesday, July 25, will start from west to east in the early afternoon and continue through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Due to the copious amounts of moisture in the atmosphere and weak steering winds, any shower or thunderstorm has the potential to produce localized flooding dow…

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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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Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region With More To Come: Here's Latest Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region With More To Come: Here's Latest
Line Of Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region With More To Come: Here's Latest Thunderstorms, some severe, are sweeping through the region with more rounds of slow-moving systems with heavy downpours on the way over the next several days. A radar image of the region (shown in the first image above) shows the line of storms just before 9 a.m. Friday morning, July 14. The stormy pattern is expected to linger through Tuesday, July 18. For a look at areas most at risk for flooding through Tuesday, July 18 (shown in dark green), click on the second image above from AccuWeather.com. "Additional showers and thunderstorms are forecast through the weekend with …

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Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will be the main threat in this region for a potent pre-Christmas storm accompanied by a cold front that will sweep through the Northeast and result in a dramatic drop in temperatures. The time frame for the storm is a period of approximately 24 hours from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Heavy downpours could also lead to poor travel conditions, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Dec. 21. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. Millions…

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New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region
New Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Region It's not over yet. Following scattered severe thunderstorms overnight, a new round of showers and storms is expected to develop on Saturday, May 28. The expected time frame for storm activity from around midday into early Saturday evening. A slow moving cold front will trigger storm activity, the National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Saturday morning. Isolated flash flooding is possible. "Some storms could produce strong gusty winds, small hail, and locally heavy rain," the weather service said. Saturday won't be a complete washout though, but sk…

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Line Of Severe Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possible Isolated Tornadoes Line Of Severe Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possible Isolated Tornadoes
Line Of Severe Storms Will Bring Downpours, Strong Winds, Possible Isolated Tornadoes Potentially severe thunderstorms with strong wind gusts will sweep through the region on the final day of the winter season on Saturday, March 19. "The threat will stem from an area of low pressure and its associated cold front that will march eastward through the Ohio Valley and Northeast through the day Saturday and into the evening hours Saturday night," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham. For a look at areas most at risk for torrential downpours, damaging wind gusts, and possible isolated tornadoes, see the first image above. The entire region will see showers …

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New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region
New Snowfall Projections Released For Major Storm Bringing Wintry Mix To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a major new cross-country winter storm that is moving toward the Northeast. The storm is expected to arrive in this region in the overnight hours late Thursday, Feb. 24 into Friday, Feb. 25, with most areas seeing several inches to as much as a half-foot in some spots. "A wintry mix of snow and sleet is expected to develop Thursday night into early Friday morning," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Feb. 24. Areas nearest to the coast, including New York City, Long …

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Snow Squalls Could Cause Dangerous Whiteout Conditions, Hazardous Travel Snow Squalls Could Cause Dangerous Whiteout Conditions, Hazardous Travel
Snow Squalls Could Cause Dangerous Whiteout Conditions, Hazardous Travel A sunny start to the day on Saturday, Feb. 19 will be followed by the likelihood of snow squalls in the afternoon, bringing brief heavy snowfall, gusty winds, and low visibilities. "Snow squalls can hit hard and fast — much like how thunderstorms erupt in the summertime," according to AccuWeather.com. “The snow squalls can be intense and can produce brief and dangerous whiteout conditions,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson. Saturday will be breezy with clouds increasing and a high temperature in the mid 30s and wind-chill values in the 20s before the expected arrival of the…

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Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest
Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest Updated story: * Snowfall Projections For Major Storm * The first snowfall projections have now been released for a major storm on target to hit the Northeast at the end of the week.  The chance has increased for a potentially major storm sweeping through the Northeast at the end of the week. "The time of the year and the current pattern is ripe for an East Coast snowstorm this weekend," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. The current projected time frame for the storm is Friday night, Jan. 28 into Saturday night, Jan. 29. "There is the potential for a …

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Here's Latest On Storm That Will Bring Snow, Ice, Damaging Winds To Region Here's Latest On Storm That Will Bring Snow, Ice, Damaging Winds To Region
Here's Latest On Storm That Will Bring Snow, Ice, Damaging Winds To Region A potent, fast-moving storm will bring a mix of snowfall, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. During the height of the storm, wind gusts of between 40 and 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages are expected, especially in coastal areas. For a look at project snowfall totals by AccuWeather, see the first image above. Areas in dark blue are expected to see 12 to 18 inches, with 6 to 12 inches expected in the parts of the Northeast in blue…

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Icy Mix: Storm Bringing Freezing Rain, Sleet Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions Icy Mix: Storm Bringing Freezing Rain, Sleet Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions
Icy Mix: Storm Bringing Freezing Rain, Sleet Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions A new storm sweep that will sweep through the region won't bring more snowfall but will be accompanied by freezing rain and sleet that could lead to dangerous travel conditions. The time frame for the storm is Sunday, Jan. 9, from about daybreak to 11 a.m. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze is possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Saturday morning, Jan. 8. For a look at areas most at risk for seeing freezing rain, sleet, and hazardous driving conditions, see the first image above. .Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bri…

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Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times
Snow Joke! Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Wintry Weather, Hazardous Travel Conditions At Times Separate quick-moving systems will bring multiple wintry weather events across the region through Christmas. The first system has the potential for a light coating of snowfall, less than an inch, Thursday night, Dec. 23 into Friday morning, Dec. 24 for most of the region, with the potential for more snowfall farther north in New York and New England, according to the National Weather Service.  Another quick-moving low-pressure system will bring a light wintry mix of mainly sleet and freezing rain Christmas Eve night into early Saturday morning on Christmas Day, Dec.…

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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts A powerful Nor'easter is sweeping through the region, bringing even more rainfall than originally projected, scattered flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages. Rain will be steady throughout the day on Tuesday, Oct. 26, and into the evening and overnight hours before finally tapering off late Wednesday morning, Oct. 27. (See the first image above.) Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible for parts of the region shown in dark green in the second image above.  Rainfall rates may exceed one inch…

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Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Flash Flood Risk, Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Flash Flood Risk, Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages
Storm System Will Bring Downpours, Flash Flood Risk, Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages A slow-moving system ahead of a cold front will include a new round of thunderstorms that could be severe with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages and lead to flash flooding. The time frame for storm activity is Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23 into Friday morning, Sept. 24, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the statement said. "Wind gusts in excess of 58 miles per hour could damage trees and power lines and result in scattered power outages," the weather service said. Some areas could be under a…

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Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes
Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes A slow-moving system will include a new round of thunderstorms that could be severe with damaging wind gusts. The potential for strong storms is Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23 into Friday morning, Sept. 24, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement released Wednesday morning, Sept. 22. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the statement said, noting that there is also a risk for flash flooding with some thunderstorms. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches (light green) are expected for most of the region, with 2 to 4 inches (dark green) in some…

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Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Will Bring Chance Of Flooding One Week After Ida Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Will Bring Chance Of Flooding One Week After Ida
Severe Weather Risk: Thunderstorms Will Bring Chance Of Flooding One Week After Ida It won't be long for areas hit hard by Storm Ida to be at risk for severe weather once again. That's because a new round of showers and thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be heavy, will sweep through the region, with the possibility of flooding, especially in areas hit hard last week. The time frame for storm activity is Wednesday, Sept. 8 into Thursday morning, Sept. 9. "For the first time since Ida's catastrophic flooding, parts of the Northeast will have the potential for more downpours and gusty winds," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean Devore. It will be sunny on Tuesday,…

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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase As Ida Will Hit Region With Drenching Downpours, Flooding Projected Rainfall Totals Increase As Ida Will Hit Region With Drenching Downpours, Flooding
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase As Ida Will Hit Region With Drenching Downpours, Flooding Projected rainfall totals from this region from now Tropical Depression Ida have increased with flash flood watches now in effect for much of the area. The time frame for rainfall from Ida is Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 1 through Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2. Leading up to that, Ida will continue to produce heavy rainfall while tracking inland through the Southeast United States, eventually crossing the Appalachians, then off of the Mid-Atlantic Coast on Thursday.  Ida, the ninth-named storm of the 2021 Atlantic season, remained a Category 4 hurricane for hours after making landfal…

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Powerhouse Storm Ida On Track To Bring Drenching Rainfall To Region: Here's Latest Timing, Path Powerhouse Storm Ida On Track To Bring Drenching Rainfall To Region: Here's Latest Timing, Path
Powerhouse Storm Ida On Track To Bring Drenching Rainfall To Region: Here's Latest Timing, Path Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southeastern Louisiana on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 29, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall as a Cat 3 hurricane. Ida, the ninth-named storm of the 2021 Atlantic season, was packing a wind speed of 150 miles per hour as it closed in on the coastline. That put it just seven miles short of Category 5 status. It remained a Cat 4 storm for hours after making landfall, with wind speeds falling to around 60 mph after major damage and destruction were reported. Earlier Report - Major Hurricane Headed To US Cou…

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