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New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region
New Round Of Powerful Storms Packed With Heavy Rain Taking Aim At Drenched Region There's more to come. After 4 to 6 inches of rain fell through much of the Northeast in the second half of the weekend, a new round of potentially powerful storms packed with drenching downpours aims for the region on the first day of the workweek. Additional precipitation of 1 to 3 inches is expected, with locally higher amounts, on Monday, Aug. 19. Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches in one hour are possible where there are the most severe storms. "Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of an approaching cold front this afternoon into evening," t…
Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing
Massive System Will Bring New Rounds Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes: Here's Timing A massive system stretching from the Midwest to the East will bring separate rounds of severe thunderstorms to the region amid high heat and humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the primary threats are locally damaging wind gusts that can down trees and power lines, along with heavy rainfall.  A few tornadoes are also possible, along with small hail. The first image above from AccuWeather.com shows areas in orange where severe storms are possible on Tuesday, July 16. The timing for the storms is from around 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. More severe weather is on trac…
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…
Here's Projected Timing For New Round Of Storms With Strong Winds, Updated July 4th Forecast Here's Projected Timing For New Round Of Storms With Strong Winds, Updated July 4th Forecast
Here's Projected Timing For New Round Of Storms With Strong Winds, Updated July 4th Forecast A new round of storms with gusty winds will sweep through the region leading into the July 4th holiday. A system moving up the East Coast is most likely to affect this region late Monday afternoon, July 3 into the evening.  "Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. "There is the potential for a few of the storms to become strong to severe, with strong winds the main threat." In addition, "heavy rainfall could produce are…
Courts Closed In Central, Western Mass Because Of Storm Courts Closed In Central, Western Mass Because Of Storm
Courts Closed In Central, Western Mass Because Of Storm Trial courts in Worcester, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties are closed on Tuesday, March 14, because of the heavy snow burying much of the state.  The court posted a notice on its website that said the decision was "in the interest of safety for the public and staff, given the predicted impact of the storm." All first day jurors are also canceled statewide, the notice continued.  Parts of Western Massachusetts could get as much as two feet of snow once the nor'easter finishes its assault on the region. As of Tuesday morning, thousands were without power, …
Nor'Easter: Thousands Without Power As Heavy Winds, Snow Pelt Massachusetts Nor'Easter: Thousands Without Power As Heavy Winds, Snow Pelt Massachusetts
Nor'Easter: Thousands Without Power As Heavy Winds, Snow Pelt Massachusetts Thousands of residents in Massachusetts were waking up in the dark after a powerful Nor'easter moved through the Commonwealth on Monday night, March 13 into Tuesday morning.  The National Weather Service of Boston projected that system could dump up to 24 inches of snow in some parts of the state as well as wind gusts as strong as 65 mph.  [4AM Update] With the storm already in progress, here's an updated look at anticipated storm total snowfall. Please note these totals are INCLUSIVE of snow that fell overnight. Have a snow report you'd like to share? Use this link:https://t.co/Z3a6W3Z…
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Scattered showers and potentially potent thunderstorms are expected ahead of an approaching cold front Sunday, Sept. 25 into the overnight hours of Monday morning, Sept. 26,. A few of the storms could become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service, which noted that the primary threat from the system will be damaging winds. Gusts could be as high as 55 to 60 miles per hour and could damage trees and power lines and result in localized power outages. Localized 1-inch hail could result in damage to motor vehicles, the weather service said. There's also a risk for an …
Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region
Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region A brand-new round of potentially severe, scattered thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region amid a stretch of oppressive heat. The latest projected time frame for the system is from around midday until around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms may be strong to severe, contain damaging winds, and hail up to 1 inch in diameter, said the weather service. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Thursday's high temperature will again be in the low 90s. Coupled with high humidity, the heat index will be as high 100 …
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps The arrival of dramatically warmer air will result in the first heat wave of the summer in much of the region, and amid the rise in temperatures will be the potential for a brand-new round of severe thunderstorms later in the week. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) A potent system that brought multiple rounds of storms on Monday, July 18 resulted in flooding and power outages in many areas. Tuesday, July 19 will be sunny and warm with a high tem…
Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Rounds of scattered thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe, will slice through the region with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour or higher possible, along with possible hail. The time frame for the system is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. "Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening, with the main threat being damaging winds," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning. Tuesday will start off partly sunny before the scatter…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued As Strong System With Damaging Winds Targets Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued As Strong System With Damaging Winds Targets Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued As Strong System With Damaging Winds Targets Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has just been issued for the region. It's in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, May 16. Scattered storms moving from west to east may produce damaging winds, hail, a few tornadoes, and isolated flash flooding, the National Weather Service said. Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour are expected in some spots where the storms are most severe. Most of the storm activity is now expected to come between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (See the two images above with forecast models from the National Weather Service.) "The main threat will be locally strong to damaging wind gusts al…
Potent Multi-Hazard System Sweeping Through US Could Bring Strong Storms To This Region Potent Multi-Hazard System Sweeping Through US Could Bring Strong Storms To This Region
Potent Multi-Hazard System Sweeping Through US Could Bring Strong Storms To This Region A major, multi-hazard storm system triggering dangerous severe weather in the Midwest will bring the chance of potent thunderstorms in this region toward the end of the workweek. In many states in the central United States, tornadoes will be among the threats on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13. "A large storm system will be responsible for a period of very active weather across many areas of the lower 48 into the middle of the week," the National Weather Service said. "People living in or traveling through the region should closely monitor forecasts and stay alert for the latest …
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A storm system with severe thunderstorms will bring downpours, gusty winds, large hail, and the chance for isolated tornadoes in much of the region. Thursday, March 31 has started off with dense fog in much of the area, with scattered showers. The high temperatures will climb into the mid 60s. Rain and showers will become steady later in the afternoon with thunderstorms possible from early in the evening through the overnight hours.  "There is a chance for strong to potentially damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms late this afternoon and into the early part of the overnig…
Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut
Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut Officials have confirmed that a fourth tornado touched down in Connecticut during the severe round of storms on Saturday, Nov. 13. The fourth tornado, in Windham County, in the Town of Plainfield, was confirmed as an EF0, (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), as a powerful storm swept across the state, said Accu Weather Senior Meteorologist Paul Walker. Walker said the tornado traveled for a six-mile path with winds that could have reached up to 100 mph. Related Story: New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six During the tornado,…
New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six
New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six A total of six tornadoes have now been confirmed in New York and Connecticut after the severe round of storms that moved quickly through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13. Three were on Long Island and the other three were in Connecticut. Five were rated as EF-0 twisters (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed. One was rated as an EF-1 tornado. For a detailed rundown on each tornado, click on the links below. Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk County EF-0: East Islip Suffolk County …
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will bring showers along with potentially severe thunderstorms accompanied by damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The time frame for the storm system is late Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16 into Saturday evening. Clouds will thicken on Saturday morning, and temperatures will stay above normal before the storm system arrives with the high in the mid 70s. The chance for precipitation starts in the middle of the afternoon and increases toward nightfall. It will be a stormy Saturday evening with wind gusts as high as 25 mil…
Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes
Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes A slow-moving system will include a new round of thunderstorms that could be severe with damaging wind gusts. The potential for strong storms is Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23 into Friday morning, Sept. 24, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement released Wednesday morning, Sept. 22. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the statement said, noting that there is also a risk for flash flooding with some thunderstorms. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches (light green) are expected for most of the region, with 2 to 4 inches (dark green) in some…
Tornado Touches Down In Connecticut Leaving Trail Of Downed Trees, Destroyed Vehicles Tornado Touches Down In Connecticut Leaving Trail Of Downed Trees, Destroyed Vehicles
Tornado Touches Down In Connecticut Leaving Trail Of Downed Trees, Destroyed Vehicles A tornado touched down in Connecticut during a severe thunderstorm leaving behind damaged trees, missing shingles, and two destroyed vehicles. The tornado rated an EF-0 (the weakest of the five levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), touched between 6:11 p.m. and 6:18 p.m., Sunday, July 18, in the Town of Somers, located in Tolland County near the Massachusetts border, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado was first reported by amateur radio operators on a tip from a trained Skywarn Weather Spotter, the service said. The tornado, which traveled for about 1.9 miles, first tou…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Most Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Most Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Most Of Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region. It lasts until 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, and covers Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Columbia counties in New York, Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, Tolland, New London, and Middlesex counties in Connecticut, and all of Massachusetts except Cape Cod, and northeast Pennsylvania. (See image above.) Torrential rainfall is likely during storm activity. Quarter-sized hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning are possible, along with power outages, the National …
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region, With Gusty Winds, Hail Possible Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region, With Gusty Winds, Hail Possible
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region, With Gusty Winds, Hail Possible A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from the west to the east on Tuesday afternoon, June 8. Storm activity is expected to continue through the afternoon and evening. Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and penny-sized hail are possible. "There is the potential for heavy rainfall which may produce localized flash flooding," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement on Tuesday. "Gusty winds and lightning strikes are also threats." Wednesday, June 9 will be another hot, humid, and potentially stormy day, with partly sunn…
Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Region With Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornadoes Possible Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Region With Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornadoes Possible
Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Region With Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornadoes Possible A line of severe storms is moving through the region with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for much of the Northeast. It lasts until late in the evening on Wednesday, May 26. "An approaching cold front will bring potential for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement accompanying the alert. "Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat. Hail and even an isolated tornado is also a possibility." Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. It will remain warm Thursday, …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect With Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect With Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect With Damaging Wind Gusts, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for much of the region. It lasts until 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex,c and Essex counties in Massachusetts, until 8 p.m. in the Berkshires, and until 11 p.m. in Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties in Connecticut, and until 10 p.m. in Litchfield and Fairfield counties. "An approaching cold front will bring potential for scattered strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement accompanying the alert. "Strong to dama…
Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail
Strong To Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes, Hail A line of thunderstorms will sweep through the region, bringing the potential for severe weather. The time frame for the storm system, which will be ignited by an approaching cold front, is late Wednesday afternoon, May 26 through Wednesday evening. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a couple of tornadoes are possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Wednesday. "Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat," the statement said. The high temperature will shoot back up to the upper 80s to around the 90-deg…
Stormy Stretch: Here's When To Expect Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds At Times; Weekend Outlook Stormy Stretch: Here's When To Expect Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds At Times; Weekend Outlook
Stormy Stretch: Here's When To Expect Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds At Times; Weekend Outlook A stormy weather pattern has arrived in the area, but things will brighten up for the weekend. It will bring scattered showers along with the chance for thunderstorms along with heavy rain and gusty winds. Thursday, April 29 will be cloudy and breezy with showers at times during the day. The high temperature will be in the low 70s. An isolated severe thunderstorm, with the threat of strong winds, is possible late this afternoon into this evening, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Thursday morning. Winds will be around 10 miles per hour wi…
New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In Hudson Valley, Connecticut New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In Hudson Valley, Connecticut
New Images Show Paths Of Tornadoes That Touched Down In Hudson Valley, Connecticut Two maps show the path of two tornadoes that briefly touched down in the region as a severe storm system swept through on Wednesday afternoon, April 21 The first tornado touched down in New York's Hudson Valley, in Amenia in Dutchess County, at 2:49 p.m., just south of the village, and moved north northeast into the village, said officials with the National Weather Service. The tornado started near the intersection of Powder House Road and Ohandley Drive and caused sporadic damage along its path length, the weather service found during an inspection of damage on Thursday, April 22. One ho…
Tropical Storm Expected To Become Hurricane Could Bring Downpours To Region Tropical Storm Expected To Become Hurricane Could Bring Downpours To Region
Tropical Storm Expected To Become Hurricane Could Bring Downpours To Region Tropical Storm Zeta, expected to strengthen to hurricane status within hours, may bring significant rainfall to the region later this week. Zeta is located was located over the northwestern Caribbean Sea about 130 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, at midday on Monday, Oct. 26.  Zeta is moving toward the northwest near 10 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said.  On the forecast track, the center of Zeta will move near or over the northern Yucatan Peninsula later Monday afternoon or Monday night, move over the southern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and appr…
Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region
Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Tornado touchdowns were confirmed in both the Hudson Valley and Connecticut  during severe storm activity in the region on Thursday, Aug. 27. The National Weather Service made the determinations late Friday night, Aug. 28 after surveying damage during the day. Hudson Valley Tornado The twister in the Hudson Valley happened just after 6:15 p.m. Thursday in Orange County in Montgomery in the area of Old Nealytown Road, according to the weather service. It was an Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) 1 twister with 90 mph winds and a maximum path width of 600 yards and path length of 2.6 mile…
New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through
New Round Of Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through A brief break from severe weather will be followed by a new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible hail and flash flooding. The likely time frame for storm activity is on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Isolated tornadoes are also possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The storms will be triggered by warmer, more humid air on Thursday, with the high temperature jumping back to the upper 80s after a cool and comfortable day on Wednesday with low…
Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern
Rounds Of Storms, Some Severe With Damaging Winds, Will Lead To Big Change In Weather Pattern Separate rounds of scattered, potentially severe thunderstorms will bring about a big change in the weather pattern. Hazy, hot and humid weather will continue in the beginning of the week with a chance of afternoon and early evening showers and thunderstorms,, before widespread, stronger storms sweep through covering the entire region, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, Aug. 24 will be partly sunny and warm with a high temperature around 90 degrees.  There will be a chance of scattered showers and storms, mainly after 3 p.m. The storm chance will last until a…
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Tornado touchdowns were confirmed in both Connecticut and western Massachusetts during severe storm activity in the region on Sunday night, Aug. 2. A tornado touchdown was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Litchfield County Sunday night between Sharon and Lime Rock Park, where residents in the northwest corner of Connecticut saw substantial storm damage. A Tornado Watch was in effect for most of New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts with those watches upgraded to warnings in some areas, including Litchfield County, where a touchdown was confirmed in the northwest corner of Conn…