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New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall
New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall A complex storm system accompanying a strong cold front could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to parts of the Northeast leading to a new threat of flash flooding. Ahead of the arrival of the system, it will be dry on Thursday, Oct. 5, with skies gradually becoming sunny after morning fog, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the low to  mid-70s. Clouds will increase on Friday, Oct. 6 with more patchy morning fog and a chance of showers and drizzle throughout the day. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. Showers will be more widesp…

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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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First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last
First Heat Wave Of Summer Set To Scorch Region: Here's How Long It Will Last Dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, with the first heat wave of the summer set to scorch the region.A heat wave is defined as three straight days in which the high temperature hits 90 degrees or above. High temperatures on Wednesday, July 26 will generally be in the upper 80s to around the 90-degree mark with hazy sunshine most of the day, the National Weather Service says. The dangerous heat will really kick in Thursday, July 27 as humidity increases, making temperatures in the low to mid-90s feel like it's 100 degrees or more. (See the first image …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong, Gusty Storms Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Strong, Gusty Storms Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Strong, Gusty Storms Now Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Scattered thunderstorms, some severe, are moving across the region ahead of a strong cold front. Some of the storms, which began in the middle of the afternoon Friday, June 2, have been packed with heavy downpours, and gusty winds. Since the backdoor front is moving from east to west (rather than the usual west to east), storm are moving from the northeast in an easterly fashion. The chance for storms and showers will increase Friday evening and continue through the overnight hours. A radar image of the region at around 3:30 p.m. Friday is shown in the image above. There is a slight chan…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps
Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps A cold front will move through the region accompanied by precipitation and followed by a drop in temperatures. Ahead of the late-day arrival of the front on Wednesday, May 24, skies will be mainly clear, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the mid-70s. A line of showers will accompany the front, with a slight chance of thunderstorms, late Wednesday afternoon into the early evening. The front will sweep southward, causing a sharp drop in temperatures, starting in areas farther north and inland and continuing in the evening into Thursday, May 25. (See t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System On Track For Region: Here's What's Coming New Storm System On Track For Region: Here's What's Coming
New Storm System On Track For Region: Here's What's Coming Get set for a spring break ahead of a new storm system that will sweep through the region. Temperatures will climb in the upper 50s and low 60s on Wednesday, Feb. 15, and Thursday, Feb. 16 under cloudy skies both days before a new storm system arrives Thursday afternoon into Friday, Feb. 17, according to the National Weather Service. "It will be warm enough that many people will be able to ditch extra layers and winter gear altogether, as the weather will feel much more like late April rather than mid-February," AccuWeather.com forecasters say. Close to an inch of rain is possible before t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair -- or two -- of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds
More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds A cold front that accompanied a potent storm system that caused power outages throughout the region has ushered in cold temperatures and will be followed by another round of gusty storms. A breezy and chilly day is in store to start the first day of December as strong high pressure begins to build in from the west, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill value temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees colder on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1 than they were 24 hours earlier. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Though the high temperature Thursday will be around 40 d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow Joke! These Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives Snow Joke! These Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives
Snow Joke! These Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives A burst of cold air that will engulf the Northeast will make it feel more like mid-November than mid-October, with wintry precipitation possible in some areas. The arrival of a cold front on Monday, Oct. 17 will bring some showers or thunderstorms at times on a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight Monday into Tuesday morning Tuesday, Oct. 18 is the time frame for the possibility of snowfall in some spots. "The best chance for accumulations between a dusting and perhaps an inch or two will reside in the typical l…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Scattered showers and potentially potent thunderstorms are expected ahead of an approaching cold front Sunday, Sept. 25 into the overnight hours of Monday morning, Sept. 26,. A few of the storms could become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service, which noted that the primary threat from the system will be damaging winds. Gusts could be as high as 55 to 60 miles per hour and could damage trees and power lines and result in localized power outages. Localized 1-inch hail could result in damage to motor vehicles, the weather service said. There's also a risk for an …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Bring New Round Of Showers, Storms Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Cold Front Will Bring New Round Of Showers, Storms Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Cold Front Will Bring New Round Of Showers, Storms Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern The arrival of a cold front will lead to a new round of showers and thunderstorms, followed by a big change in the weather pattern just as fall starts. It will be warm and dry through much of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 21, according to National Weather Service. The high temperature will be around 80 degrees. There could be scattered thunderstorms in some spots Wednesday evening in advance of the cold front, with showers possible throughout the region. Widespread storm activity is expected Thursday, Sept. 22, starting before dawn and continuing at times into the early afternoon. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern A slow-moving cold front will trigger a new round of thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, that will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above. The main threat from the storms will be damaging wind gusts. "The front will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Monday into Monday evening, some of which could be strong to severe, and/or produce heavy rainfall," the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat A new round of steamy thunderstorms will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years, but not before sweltering conditions last through the weekend. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above.) "There is a threat for isolated to scattered instances of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on Monday afternoon into evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Sunday, July …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Storms With 65 MPH Wind Gusts, Possible Hail Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Storms With 65 MPH Wind Gusts, Possible Hail
Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Storms With 65 MPH Wind Gusts, Possible Hail An approaching cold front will be accompanied by scattered thunderstorms with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour possible, along with hail. The time frame for possible storm activity is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. "Forecasters are monitoring the possibility that some storms could become severe and produce locally damaging wind gusts and hail late Tuesday," according to AccuWeather.com. "The current corridor of concern stretches from northern Pennsylvania into New York and adjacent portions of New England." The cold front is expected to move through the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving West To East With Strong Wind Gusts, Small Hail, Lightning Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving West To East With Strong Wind Gusts, Small Hail, Lightning
Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving West To East With Strong Wind Gusts, Small Hail, Lightning A line of severe storms is moving through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, May 28. Storm activity is expected to continue into early Saturday evening. A slow moving cold front is triggering the system, according to the National Weather Service. Lightning alerts have been issued for parts of the region. Strong gusty winds in excess of 40 miles per hour, half-inch hail, and locally heavy rain have been reported. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages A strong cold front will be ushered in by a round of heavy thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the region from 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive
Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive A new round of freezing rain accompanying a cold front will be followed by the arrival of an arctic air mass that will result in a plunge in temperatures. There have been reports of hazardous travel in areas that precipitation falls and temperatures remain below freezing on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon Sunday in areas north of New York City and Long Island, not including eastern Connecticut. "Slow down and use caution while traveling," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released Sunday morning.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Topsy Turvy Thanksgiving Week Now Expected To Bring First Snowfall Of Season Topsy Turvy Thanksgiving Week Now Expected To Bring First Snowfall Of Season
Topsy Turvy Thanksgiving Week Now Expected To Bring First Snowfall Of Season Thanksgiving week has started with the arrival of a cold front that will lead to a drop in temperatures, and it could end with many seeing snowflakes for the first time this season. Rain and showers will end with the passage of the front on Monday morning, Nov. 22, with gradual clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures will also slowly fall during the afternoon as colder air settles in. Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rainfall is expected from overnight Sunday into Monday. Brisker conditions and strong wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour are in store for most of the region o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Heading Into Thanksgiving Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Heading Into Thanksgiving
Storm System Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Heading Into Thanksgiving The arrival of a cold front bringing a storm system to the region will lead to a big change in the weather pattern in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Sunday, Nov. 21 will be precipitation-free during the morning and afternoon with a high temperature in the low 50s under partly cloudy skies. Showers will arrive Sunday evening and continue through the overnight, according to the National Weather Service.  Showers will end with the passage of the front on Monday morning, Nov. 22, and skies will gradually become mostly sunny as much colder air will return to the region Between a qua…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pre-Thanksgiving Storm: Here's Latest On System That Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds Pre-Thanksgiving Storm: Here's Latest On System That Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm: Here's Latest On System That Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds A dry first half of the weekend will be followed by the arrival of a cold front bringing a storm system to the region that will result in rain for the entire region and snow in some areas, followed by strong, gusty winds. The storm is now expected to arrive after nightfall on Sunday, Nov. 21. Rainfall could be heavy at times overnight into Monday, Nov. 22. After a sunny start on Saturday, Nov. 20 clouds will gradually increase in the afternoon on a brisk day in which the high temperature will be in the mid 40s, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will climb a bt on Sund…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will bring showers along with potentially severe thunderstorms accompanied by damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The time frame for the storm system is late Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16 into Saturday evening. Clouds will thicken on Saturday morning, and temperatures will stay above normal before the storm system arrives with the high in the mid 70s. The chance for precipitation starts in the middle of the afternoon and increases toward nightfall. It will be a stormy Saturday evening with wind gusts as high as 25 mil…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scattered Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region Scattered Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region
Scattered Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region A cold front will push through the region, bringing isolated strong to severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Tuesday morning, Sept. 28. It will be mostly cloudy throughout the day, with a high temperature in the low 70s and a chance for showers and storms. Showers will become likely starting in the mid-afternoon with an increased chance of thunderstorms through early Tuesday evening. Lingering showers and storms will remain possible until late Tuesday night. After the system pushes through, temperatures will be much mo…

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New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Tuesday, July 27 will be warm with a hazy mix of sun and clouds. The high temperature will be in the upper 80s. Scattered storms will arrive late in the evening and continue into the overnight. A few storms may be severe with strong to damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Tuesday morning. The highest likelihood for storms is in areas farther north. (Areas in dark green in the image above.) Then comes…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hazy Skies Caused By Wildfires Clear Up in Northeast Hazy Skies Caused By Wildfires Clear Up in Northeast
Hazy Skies Caused By Wildfires Clear Up in Northeast After smoke from wildfires caused days of hazy skies and poor air quality in the Northeast, a cold front has brought some relief.  AccuWeather meteorologists reported that smoke from wildfires in Canada and the Pacific Northwest traveled 1,000 miles in the past week, causing air quality advisories in the region, including New York City and Philadelphia.  "Due to the fact that smoke particles are small and light, they can be transported hundreds if not a few thousand miles away from their source," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex DaSilva said. A cold front that traveled southward fr…

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New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms that will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. Tuesday, July 20 will be hot, and humid, with spotty storms farther north and inland. (See the first image above.) The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s with hazy sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread throughout the region on Wednesday, July 21.  Storms will arrive late in the morning as the cold front nears. (Click on the second image above.) Some of the storms could produce gusty winds.  Storm activity…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Wet Weather, Scattered Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Wet Weather, Scattered Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Wet Weather, Scattered Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern The hot, humid air that has marked the start of the summer of 2021 will be followed by much more comfortable conditions that will arrive after a new round of showers, rain and scattered thunderstorms push through the region. Tuesday, June 22 will be cloudy and a high temperature in the mid 70s.  Showers, steady rain, and scattered storms will arrive during the late morning and continue throughout the afternoon Tuesday as Tropical Storm Claudette moves up the Northeast well off the coast. New rainfall amounts of a half-inch are possible. The temperature will fall into the low 60s …

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Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail
Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail A line of thunderstorms will sweep through the region, bringing the potential for severe weather. The time frame for the storm system, which will be ignited by an approaching cold front, is late Wednesday afternoon, May 26 through Wednesday evening. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes are possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Wednesday. "Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat," the statement said. The high temperature will shoot back up to the upper 80s to around the 90-deg…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Will Bring Showers, Scattered Thunderstorms: Here's Latest Projected Timing Storm System Will Bring Showers, Scattered Thunderstorms: Here's Latest Projected Timing
Storm System Will Bring Showers, Scattered Thunderstorms: Here's Latest Projected Timing A storm system arriving from the west will sweep through the area ahead of a cold front, bringing showers and scattered thunderstorms to the region. It will be damp and dreary throughout the day on Wednesday, May 5 before it becomes stormy as a stalled front gradually moves eastward starting early in the afternoon and continuing into the evening. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible are expected before the system winds down Wednesday  The high temperature on Wednesday will be in the mid 60s. The cold f…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages Storm With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Storm With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages A storm system will sweep through the region accompanied by a cold front with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is just after midnight on Friday, March 26 through late in the morning on Friday. Winds will pick up during the day on Friday, with wind speed between 10 to 20 miles per hour and gusts as high as 35 mph that could lead to outages. (See the first image above.) Parts of Northern New England and southern Canada will see accumulating snowfall. (See the second image above.) Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday, the National W…

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by Joe Lombardi