Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases
Hurricane Lee Track Shifts: Threat To Northeast Grows, Chance Of New England Landfall Increases A slight north-northwest shift in the projected track of Hurricane Lee poses an increased threat for the Northeast with landfall now possible in New England. Click here for the latest update - Here Comes Hurricane Lee: Watches, Advisories Stretch From NY Through New England The newest computer models show possible landfall in eastern Maine early Monday morning, Sept. 18. Previous models had the likely landfall being in Nova Scotia, near Halifax. The effects of Lee will be felt for the first time in much of the East Coast beginning later in the day Wednesday morning, Sept. 13 wh…
New Monster Storm Update: Forecast Models Take Major Hurricane Lee Along East Coast New Monster Storm Update: Forecast Models Take Major Hurricane Lee Along East Coast
New Monster Storm Update: Forecast Models Take Major Hurricane Lee Along East Coast Hurricane Lee has rapidly strengthened with new long-range computer models predicting its eventual path could take it at or near the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Hurricane Lee's Risk To East Coast Rises: New Week-Long Projected Track Lee, now packed with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour, is located over the warm waters of the Central Atlantic, hitting Category 5 status before wind speeds lowered it to Cat 4. It's expected to move over the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. Already the st…
'Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland': Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 2023-24 Forecast 'Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland': Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 2023-24 Forecast
'Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland': Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 2023-24 Forecast The mild winter of 2022-23 may become a distant memory with more typical conditions expected in 2023-24, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. "The 2024 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts snow, seasonable cold, and all of winter’s delights," states the publication, which has been making long-term weather forecasts since 1792. "This winter’s forecast is sure to excite snow bunnies and sweater lovers alike, promising a whole lot of cold and snow across North America." In the Northeast,  snow will arrive beginning in November, with storms, showers, and flurries continuing through the sta…
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…
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…
Here's Timing For Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Isolated Tornadoes Here's Timing For Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Isolated Tornadoes
Here's Timing For Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Isolated Tornadoes Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will sweep through the Northeast, bringing relief from the excessive heat that has gripped the region since the middle of the week. Storms will develop in the middle of the afternoon Saturday, July 29, and continue into the early overnight hours of Sunday morning, July 30. "Some of the storms may become severe with damaging winds and heavy rain," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Saturday morning. "The main threat is from damaging wind gusts. A brief, isolated tornado cannot be rule…
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…
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 …
Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather
Fall Forecast For Northeast Released By AccuWeather AccuWeather has released its predictions for Fall 2023. Longtime meteorologist Paul Pastelok and his team of long-range forecasters say that this year's autumn, which officially kicks off Saturday, Sept. 23, will be coming in hot. The first few weeks of September will be around 90 degrees in New York City and Philadelphia, with cooler air expected to hit toward the end of the month, according to Pastelok. With it? Thunderstorms, he said. Severe Weather Risk September to November 2023.AccuWeather Fall's first frost is anticipated to make its debut at the end of October or early Novembe…
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. …
Flood Threat: Here Are Rainfall Projections For Storm System With Drenching Downpours Flood Threat: Here Are Rainfall Projections For Storm System With Drenching Downpours
Flood Threat: Here Are Rainfall Projections For Storm System With Drenching Downpours New update: Tornado Watch Issued For Much Of Region, With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail Also Possible With much of the region at risk for flash flooding, projected rainfall projections have been released for a slow-moving storm system that has arrived in the Northeast. The system is producing periods of heavy rainfall Sunday, July 16 as it moves from the west to the east. Parts of the region have already seen 1 to 2 inches of rainfall early Sunday morning. Up to 4 to 8 inches of rainfall are expected in areas shown in dark green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. Flash fl…
New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region
New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region New rounds of storms with localized downpours and risks of flash flooding are taking aim at the region. The time frame for the first system is Thursday night, July 13 into Friday, July 14 with the approach of a frontal system, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall of about 1 inch with locally higher amounts of around 2 inches is possible. "The strongest thunderstorms during this time may also be capable of producing damaging wind gusts," according to the weather service. The stormy pattern is expected to linger through Tuesday, July 18. "While a setup ex…