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Hurricane Lee: Eversource Bringing In Extra Crews To Region As Storm Comes Closer Hurricane Lee: Eversource Bringing In Extra Crews To Region As Storm Comes Closer
Hurricane Lee: Eversource Bringing In Extra Crews To Region As Storm Comes Closer With the threat of Hurricane Lee drawing near, Eversource is preparing for power outages by enacting emergency response plans and bringing extra crews to the region to help with repairs. The preparations come as meteorologists predict Lee's arrival in the region on Friday night, Sept. 15, which will likely bring high wind gusts and heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service.  Earlier Report - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England Eversource President of Electric Operations in Connecticut Steve Sullivan warned that the sto…

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by Ben Crnic
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Flash Flood Threat: Potent Storm System With Drenching Downpours Sweeping Through Region Flash Flood Threat: Potent Storm System With Drenching Downpours Sweeping Through Region
Flash Flood Threat: Potent Storm System With Drenching Downpours Sweeping Through Region A potent storm system accompanying a cold front is bringing thunderstorms with drenching downpours to the region.  Some of the storms may be heavy, with 1- to 2-inch per-hour rainfall rates possible in already saturated areas during the day on Wednesday, Sept. 13, the National Weather Service said. "Areas receiving multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain have a chance for flash flooding in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas," according to a statement from the weather statement. Most of the heaviest rain from the system will wind down by late Wedn…

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by Joe Lombardi