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Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages The rain has moved out but dangerous winds have rolled in with strong gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Friday morning, April 30 until early Saturday morning, May 1. Sustained winds of between 25 to 35 miles per hour are expected through the day, with gusts up to 55 mph at times, according to the National Weather Service. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said in a statement released early Friday. "Scattered trees and tree limbs could be blown down with power outages possible. "Use extra caution when driv…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Possible Tornado Touches Down In Hudson Valley Possible Tornado Touches Down In Hudson Valley
Possible Tornado Touches Down In Hudson Valley Crews from the National Weather Service are on their way to New York's Hudson Valley to assess damage from a storm that many say produced a tornado. The storms ripped through Dutchess County just before 3 p.m., on Wednesday, April 21, leaving in its wake downed power lines, split and toppled trees, and many without electricity. Brian Montgomery, a lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said specialized crews left Albany early Thursday, April 22, and are expected in the Hopewell Junction area around noon to view damage in order to determine if a tornado touched down and if so,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages
Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages A storm system will sweep through the region, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain, showers, and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour that could cause power outages. The time frame for precipitation is from late Sunday morning, March 28 to late in the evening Sunday, but the strong winds will last through Monday, March 29 as a cold front pushes through. A Wind Advisory starts after nightfall on Sunday and is in effect until Monday night. "A line of showers and embedded thunderstorms approaching into this evening ahead of a cold front has some potential to produce isolated damaging wi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Windy weather is returning to the region. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire area from early Friday afternoon, March 26, and lasting into the early overnight hours of Saturday, March 27. Gusts up to 50 miles per hour are expected during that time, according to the National Weather Service. Winds could blow around unsecured objects and lead to downed tree limbs which could cause power outages. Tree limbs could be blown down, leading to scattered power outages. Showers will taper off by late Friday morning and clouds will give way to afternoon sunshine on Friday with the high temp…

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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
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New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires
New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires Clocks moved ahead an hour overnight for the start of Daylight Saving Time, but there's been no change in the dry, blustery conditions that marked the start of the weekend. Winds will be out of the Northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph that could lead to power outages on Sunday, March 14. A new Wind Advisory has been issued for the region. It lasts from noon Sunday until midnight Monday, March 15. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement released Sunday morning. "Tree limbs could be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change
Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change The stretch of mild air we've seen the last few days will be ending as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from Friday night, March 12 into daybreak on Saturday, March 13. Winds out of the Northwest at 20 to 30 miles per hour will include gusts up to 45 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 60 mph in some locations. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Friday morning. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few …

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Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages
Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Enjoying the spring preview? Unfortunately, it's not going to last. The stretch of mild air we've seen the last few days will be ending as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from Friday night, March 12 into daybreak on Saturday, March 13. Winds out of the Northwest at 20 to 30 miles per hour will include gusts up to 45 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 60 mph in some locations. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a state…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wind Advisory Starts At 4 P.M. - Gusts Up To 50 MPH Wind Advisory Starts At 4 P.M. - Gusts Up To 50 MPH
Wind Advisory Starts At 4 P.M. - Gusts Up To 50 MPH A wind advisory has been put in place for much of Massachusetts as gusts speeding faster than a car on a highway route plow across the state. March is indeed coming in “like a lion.” Let’s hope it sticks to that axiom and exits “like a lamb.” On Monday, March 1, the National Weather Service predicted wind gusts in western and central Massachusetts reaching 50 mph. The advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. today, Monday, to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2. Outside of some anticipated massive gusts, the regular wind speed will be 15-25 mph during the duration of the wind advisory. At 50 mph, winds …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm
Wintry Week: Region Will See Separate Blasts Of Snow/Ice, Including New Possible Major Storm A very wintry week has arrived that will include separate blasts of a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain as well as the possibility of a major storm. The first blast came overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 with an icy mix causing travel slick roads and walkways through the morning with scattered power outages. "This light precipitation can be every bit as dangerous to drive and walk on as a major storm, and motorists and pedestrians should be on the lookout," AccuWeather Lead Storm Warning Meteorologist Joe Bauer said. Sunday, Feb. 14 will be cloudy with temperatu…

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Slippery Stretch: Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Make Travel Dangerous At Times Slippery Stretch: Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Make Travel Dangerous At Times
Slippery Stretch: Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Will Make Travel Dangerous At Times One of the most active weather patterns in years will stay on display through the weekend and into next week. There will be more snow at times during that stretch, but sleet and ice could pose more significant threats, with the possibility of potentially major power outages from damage to utility lines and trees as well as treacherous travel. There will be a chance and snow and sleet Saturday evening, Feb. 13 through the overnight into Valentine's Day on Sunday, Feb. 14 as a storm system arrives. New snow and sleet accumulation of one inch and ice accumulation of one-ten…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas
Christmas Eve Storm To Bring Drenching Rain, Strong Winds Followed By Snow Chance On Christmas A potent system will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages, followed by a chance for some snow on Christmas Day. "Ahead of the storm, milder air and a lot of moisture will surge northward along with gusty winds," AccuWeather Meteorologist Jessica Storm said. "The storm will tap into all this moisture to spread drenching rain across a large swath of the East." A new round of snowfall is possible before the late-week storm with light snow possible any time between around 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. …

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by Joe Lombardi