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More Spotty Storms Possible As Potent System Pushes Through Northeast More Spotty Storms Possible As Potent System Pushes Through Northeast
More Spotty Storms Possible As Potent System Pushes Through Northeast Scattered showers and storms that arrived overnight are moving across the Northeast, with parts of the region experiencing flash flooding from drenching downpours. A widespread 1 to 2.5 inches of rainfall is expected in most of the region through the duration of the storm with locally higher amounts of 3 inches or more, according to the National Weather Service. Showers will continue at times Tuesday, Aug. 15, especially in the morning. The cloud cover will keep the high temperature in the upper 70s with high humidity. There will be a new chance for scattered storms and rain Tuesday evenin…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes More Spotty Storms Possible As Potent System Pushes Through Northeast New rounds of scattered showers and storms could lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the region with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, Aug. 14 into Tuesday, Aug. 15. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible where there are heavy downpours, according to the National Weather Service. Intense bursts of rain and thunderstorms will extend from southern Mississippi to southeastern Massachusetts, according to AccuWeather.com. See the image above…

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by Joe Lombardi
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More To Come: Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region More To Come: Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region
More To Come: Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region New update - Flash Flood Risk: New Rounds Of Storms Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes The final rounds of a potent frontal system are now pushing off the coast of eastern New England, but it may not be long before new rounds of showers and storms develop. First, the good news. The second half of the weekend will be dry will a mix of sun and clouds on Sunday, Aug. 13, and a high temperature in the mid-80s with relatively high humidity, according to the National Weather Service. It will remain mostly clear overnight and dry during the day on Monday, Aug. 14. The…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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