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Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast. The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident. The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Here's Timing For Next Storm Chance After Precipitation-Free Days New Update: Here's Timing For Next Storm Chance After Precipitation-Free Days
New Update: Here's Timing For Next Storm Chance After Precipitation-Free Days A return of more humid air will fuel a new round of thunderstorms after a days-long stretch of dry, comfortable weather.The timing for the storm system is from late in the afternoon into the evening on Monday, Aug. 26. It will remain precipitation free through the weekend. The mercury will get higher on Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, with temps in the mid-80s, and mainly sunny skies both days, the National Weather Service says. Humidity will increase on both Sunday and Monday. Monday's high temperature will be in the low 80s. "Over the weekend, humidity levels will probably be ba…

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Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing
Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing A massive system stretching from the Midwest to the East will bring separate rounds of severe thunderstorms to the region amid high heat and humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats are locally damaging wind gusts that can down trees and power lines, along with heavy rainfall.  A few tornadoes are also possible, along with small hail. The first image above from AccuWeather.com shows areas in orange where severe storms are possible on Tuesday, July 16. The timing for the storms is from around 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. More severe weather is on trac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern
New Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region Before Much-Awaited Change In Weather Pattern Separate rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are possible through the end of the week before a change in the weather pattern will finally bring drier, less humid air. According to the National Weather Service, investigations are underway in parts of upstate New York and northern New England after possible tornadic activity occurred during a storm system on Wednesday, July 10, fueled by the remnants of Beryl. Thursday, July 11 will become partly to mostly sunny after a cloudy start to the day with lingering showers pushing east. The high temperature will be in the upper 80s. It sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day
Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate storm chances are lining up for the next few days, marking the start of a more unsettled stretch of weather that will see a return of more humid conditions. Wednesday, July 27 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s. Dry weather will then give way to a chance of showers overnight as a warm front begins to lift north towards the region, according to the National Weather Service. The threat of scattered showers and thunderstorms returns for Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, along with warmer and more humid conditions. Thursday will be partly sunny wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern
Start Of Summer Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern Change is in the air as summer officially starts. The most notable change in the weather pattern will be the increase in moisture, according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski. The mainly dry stretch will be followed by scattered showers on the first day of summer on Tuesday, June 21, which will also usher in the start of more humid air through the end of the week. Tuesday will be a partly sunny day with a high temperature in the low 70s, and the chance for showers starting in the mid-afternoon, and continuing through Tuesday evening. Areas most likely to see showers are s…

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Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Bring Big Shifts In Temperatures: Here's What To Expect Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Bring Big Shifts In Temperatures: Here's What To Expect
Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Bring Big Shifts In Temperatures: Here's What To Expect A topsy-turvy weather pattern will see dramatic shifts in temperatures over the next several days. After a long stretch of temperatures at or below normal levels, the mercury will climb into the 90s on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22. "In many areas, the heat and humidity this Saturday and Sunday will bring the hottest conditions since last August," according to AccuWeather.com. After rain winds down by late in the morning on Thursday, May 19, the rest of the day will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 60s, according to the National Weather Service. Skies will gradual…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Relief from the extreme heat is coming thanks to a round of thunderstorms that will sweep through the region. After temperatures climb to around 90 degrees on another hazy, hot, and humid day on Friday, Aug. 27, scattered thunderstorms will begin to erupt in the mid to late afternoon. The chance for showers and storms will increase overnight and continue through the overnight into Saturday, Aug. 28. Saturday's high temperature will only be in the mid 70s after several days of temperatures near, at, or above 90 degrees. The could be more showers and storms in the morning Saturday, which wi…

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Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend
Real 'Unofficial Start Of Summer': Here's How Much Warmer It Is Than Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer. But that couldn't have been further from the case this year with high temperatures averaging about 20 degrees below normal last weekend. Now, on the first weekend of June, parts of the region, especially farther inland, are on the brink of the first heatwave of 2021. (See the first image above.) A heatwave is defined as three or more straight days with a high temperature of 90 degrees or more. Some spots could see record warmth for this time of year on Sunday, June 6, which will be sunny, with a high temperature in the upper …

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Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes
Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the most powerful cells in the system now expected to move through in the late afternoon and early evening. (See the two images above for areas where storms are most likely.) The storms will be triggered by warmer, more humid air on Thursday, with the high temperature jumping ba…

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Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Separate rounds of scattered, potentially severe thunderstorms will bring about a big change in the weather pattern. Hazy, hot and humid weather will continue in the beginning of the week with a chance of afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms,, before widespread, stronger storms sweep through covering the entire region, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, Aug. 24 will be partly sunny and warm with a high temperature around 90 degrees.  There will be a chance of scattered showers and storms, mainly after 3 p.m. The storm chance will last until a…

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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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Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Showers, Storms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the area, leading to a big change in the weather pattern, with searing heat expected to last well into next week. Scattered showers arrived shortly after daybreak on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for thunderstorms will start at around 11 a.m. Friday and continue through the afternoon, evening and into the early overnight hours. Some of the storms could be accompanied by locally heavy downpours. (See image above.) Then comes the big change. A prolonged …

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New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern A new round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to a big change in the weather pattern following a stretch of days with temperatures a bit below normal.  Temperatures may not get out of the 70s on Thursday, July 16 for much of the area. Morning clouds will give way to partly sunny skies in the afternoon. A frontal system from the west will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday, July 17, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 80s. The chance for showers and storms will start in the mid-morning Friday and continue throu…

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by Joe Lombardi