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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
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New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Comfortable Stretch: 5-Day Forecast New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Comfortable Stretch: 5-Day Forecast
New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Comfortable Stretch: 5-Day Forecast After many parts of the region set records for the wettest July ever, the start of the new month will be marked by dry, comfortable weather before separate rounds of thunderstorms are expected. The break from the humid conditions continues for Tuesday, Aug. 1 with forecast dew points at noon in the 50s region-wide, with some upper 40s across some areas, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to around 80 degrees under mainly sunny skies. Wednesday, Aug. 2 will be another picture-perfect day with sunny skies and a high temperature of a…

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Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern
Super Scorcher Will Be Followed By New Round Of Severe Storms, Change In Weather Pattern The hottest days of the summer will linger into the first half of the weekend before an approaching cold front ignites a new round of severe storms that will lead to a big change in the weather pattern. Friday, July 28 is likely to be the warmest day of the week -- and perhaps of the year -- with the high temperature in the mid-90s, and a heat index (the combination of the temperature and humidity) around 100 degrees or more, according to the National Weather Service. In some parts of the Northeast, the heat index could hit as high as 110 degrees. (Click on the first image ab…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms developing, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the Northeast. In New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schoharie The watch covers all eight counties in Connecticut and the following counties in Massachusetts: Berkshire Bristol Essex Franklin Hampden Hampshire Middlesex Norfolk Plymouth Suffolk Worcester The watch was issued at 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 27, by the National Weather Service and is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms could…

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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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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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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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Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Spotty storms will return to the region to start the workweek followed by a big change in the weather pattern that could bring the hottest days of the year. High temperatures on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25 will be in the mid-80s with partly sunny skies each day, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of scattered afternoon and evening storms on Monday. On Tuesday, storm activity will be more widespread and will be mainly in the afternoon. Then the big change arrives as dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, …

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Big Change In Weather Pattern Follows Latest Rounds Of Storms: 5-Day Forecast Big Change In Weather Pattern Follows Latest Rounds Of Storms: 5-Day Forecast
Big Change In Weather Pattern Follows Latest Rounds Of Storms: 5-Day Forecast A string of damp, dreary, hot, and humid weekends will finally be over thanks to a cold front that pushed through the region accompanied by the latest rounds of storms and ushering in a drier air mass. So now, get set for a bright, pleasant, and comfortable weekend.  Dew points will be about 5 to 10 degrees cooler Saturday, July 22, making it feel much less humid, according to the National Weather Service. But wait there's more. The Air Quality Index will be good too and no rain is expected through early next week. High temperatures Saturday, and Sunday, July 23 will generally be&n…

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Approaching Storm System Will Bring Rounds Of Rain, Flash Flood Risk: Here's Latest Approaching Storm System Will Bring Rounds Of Rain, Flash Flood Risk: Here's Latest
Approaching Storm System Will Bring Rounds Of Rain, Flash Flood Risk: Here's Latest A severe line of storms accompanying a frontal system sweeping across the Midwest will arrive in the Northeast overnight packed with rounds of rainfall, which will be heavy at times, during the day and evening bringing a new risk of flash flooding on Friday, July 21. "Uncertainty continues to be the coverage of storms and severity. For the most part, it appears that these storms will weaken as it approaches our area," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued late Thursday afternoon, July 20. The first round of showers and storms in the morning will be followed by another roun…

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New Widespread System Will Follow Spotty Chances For Storms: 5-Day Forecast New Widespread System Will Follow Spotty Chances For Storms: 5-Day Forecast
New Widespread System Will Follow Spotty Chances For Storms: 5-Day Forecast There will be chances for some spotty storms in the next couple of days before a more widespread system arrives in the region. Wednesday, July 19 will be partly sunny with a high temperature generally in the low 80s, the National Weather Service says. There is a slight chance for isolated storms and showers, especially in areas farther south. It will be mainly cloudy Thursday, July 20 with a high temperature again in the mid-80s and another chance for spotty storms, mainly in the evening hours. The larger storm system will develop in the overnight hours just before dawn on Friday, Jul…

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Tornado Watch Issued For Much Of Region, With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail Also Possible Tornado Watch Issued For Much Of Region, With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail Also Possible
Tornado Watch Issued For Much Of Region, With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail Also Possible As a slow-moving storm system barrels through the Northeast, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for much of the region until 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16. It includes parts of southeastern New York -- Long Island, as well as Westchester, and Putnam counties -- as well as all eight counties in Connecticut, and the following counties in Massachusetts: Berkshire, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, and Worcester. A look at all areas under the watch, also including parts of Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine, is marked in yellow in the image above from the National Weather Service. …

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