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Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Severe Weather Threat: Strong Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Hail, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will ignite a round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe. The time frame for scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Damaging winds of 60 miles per hour or more and large hail of about 1-inch in diameter are the main threats, the National Weather Service said in a statement early Saturday morning.  "An isolated tornado is also possible," the statement added, noting t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scattered Storms, Some Severe, Could Put Damper On Weekend Scattered Storms, Some Severe, Could Put Damper On Weekend
Scattered Storms, Some Severe, Could Put Damper On Weekend A new round of thunderstorms, some of which may be severe, could interrupt what will otherwise be a mainly dry weekend. The time frame for possible scattered storm activity moving from the west to the east on Saturday, Aug. 12 is from about the middle of the afternoon through the evening when the chance will increase. Some of the storms could have flooding downpours, isolated tornadoes, hail, and wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) It will be clear and dry before and after the possible window for storms. The high temperature on Fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye To The Sky: Here's Your Best Chance To Catch Perseid Meteor Shower Eye To The Sky: Here's Your Best Chance To Catch Perseid Meteor Shower
Eye To The Sky: Here's Your Best Chance To Catch Perseid Meteor Shower The highly-anticipated Perseid meteor shower will return with a stunning sky show for viewers around the world, including all 50 states. Considered the most scenic meteor shower of the year, viewers can enjoy spectacular sights each July and August.  The shower became active on July 17, and the number of meteors increase every night until the shower's peak, on Saturday, Aug. 12, and Sunday, Aug. 13, according to Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG). The best time to step outside for a sky-gaze? Head out in the early-morning hours, before sunset, the week before or after the August peak.…

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by Valerie Musson
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Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain
Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain An approaching frontal system will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. The system will arrive from west to east early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10, and continue to move through into the evening. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. Areas where soaking rain is expected are shown in dark green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. About an inch of rainfall is now expected, with lo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding
New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding A new system taking aim at the region will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Current forecast models project the system will arrive from west to east starting late Thursday morning, Aug. 10. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. About a half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts where there may be flooding, according to the National Weath…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System On Track For Region Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Cause Flooding New Storm System On Track For Region Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Cause Flooding
New Storm System On Track For Region Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Cause Flooding A new storm system approaching the region could bring drenching downpours that could cause flooding. Current forecast models project the system will arrive from west to east starting at around 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Heavy rain is expected throughout much of the region around midday Thursday before the system pushes off the Atlantic Coast Thursday evening. About a half of an inch of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts where there may be flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Ahead of the arrival of the system, Wednesday, Aug. 9 will be mostly sunny and warm, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes
Severe Weather: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Strong Winds, Flooding, Possible Tornadoes A frontal system bringing multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts to the area will bring both a flash flood and severe weather threat, according to the National Weather Service. Storm activity will continue at times throughout the day on Monday, Aug. 7 into Tuesday, Aug. 8. A brief tornado is possible, the weather service noted in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "Excessive runoff may result in flashier small streams, rivers, and creeks rising out of their banks," the National Weather Service said. Widespr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Risk: Here Are Projected Rainfall Totals As Rounds Of Storms Take Aim At Region Flash Flood Risk: Here Are Projected Rainfall Totals As Rounds Of Storms Take Aim At Region
Flash Flood Risk: Here Are Projected Rainfall Totals As Rounds Of Storms Take Aim At Region Flash flooding is possible across much of the Northeast as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms sweep through the next few days. The time frame for precipitation is from Sunday night, Aug. 6 into Tuesday, Aug. 8., when the system will wrap up from west to east. "If the heaviest rainfall moves over the same area, localized to scattered flash flooding is possible, mainly for Monday night, Aug. 7," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Sunday. "Some storms may also be strong to severe." Ahead of the arriva…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New rounds of showers and thunderstorms will follow a dry, comfortable weekend in the region. It will be mostly sunny and pleasant on Saturday, Aug. 5, with a high temperature in the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Look for more of the same on Sunday, Aug. 6 with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature again in the low 80s. Unsettled conditions are on track to return overnight Sunday into Monday,  Aug. 7 with a chance of showers and thunderstorms that will last into Tuesday, Aug. 8. Some of the storms could be severe. (See the image above from…

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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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Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Scattered Storms: Here's Timing Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Scattered Storms: Here's Timing
Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Scattered Storms: Here's Timing An approaching cold front will usher in a new line of widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Ahead of the arrival of the system, there will be a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, Aug. 3 with a high temperature of around 80 degrees amid an increase in humidity after a days-long string of days with comfortable conditions and lower-than-average dew points. There is a slight chance for showers late Thursday afternoon and into the evening for most of the region, with isolated severe thunderstorms in upstate New York and parts of northern New England, according to the National Weat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms With Drenching Downpours Headed To Region Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms With Drenching Downpours Headed To Region
Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms With Drenching Downpours Headed To Region Separate rounds of storms with drenching downpours at times are headed to the region after a refreshing stretch of cool, comfortable days. Before the arrival of the unsettled weather pattern, Wednesday, Aug. 2 will be a picture-perfect day with sunny skies and a high temperature rising to around 80 degrees after morning temperatures in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, Aug. 3 with a high temperature again of around 80 degrees. There will be a chance for showers starting in the afternoon Thursday before showers and thunder…

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by Joe Lombardi