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Tornado Watch Issued For Hampden County, With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail Also Possible Tornado Watch Issued For Hampden County, With 60 MPH Wind Gusts, Hail Also Possible
Tornado Watch Issued For Hampden County, 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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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: System With Damaging Winds Could Include Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Storm Watch: System With Damaging Winds Could Include Hail, Isolated Tornadoes
Storm Watch: System With Damaging Winds Could Include Hail, Isolated Tornadoes The month of April will get off to a stormy start with steady rainfall at times followed by severe thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The system arrived in the pre-dawn hours on Saturday, April 1 with rain and showers. Storm activity is expected to pick up in the afternoon through the evening. For a look at the wide area where severe storms are possible, see the first image above from AccuWeather.com. "The primary threat is from damaging wind gusts, but hail and an isolated, brief tornado are also possible," the National Weather Service said in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Storms With 65 MPH Wind Gusts, Possible Hail Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Storms With 65 MPH Wind Gusts, Possible Hail
Cold Front Will Bring Scattered Storms With 65 MPH Wind Gusts, Possible Hail An approaching cold front will be accompanied by scattered thunderstorms with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour possible, along with hail. The time frame for possible storm activity is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. "Forecasters are monitoring the possibility that some storms could become severe and produce locally damaging wind gusts and hail late Tuesday," according to AccuWeather.com. "The current corridor of concern stretches from northern Pennsylvania into New York and adjacent portions of New England." The cold front is expected to move through the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power
Here's Timing For Massive Nor'easter Bringing Damaging Winds That Could Knock Out Power A quick-moving, multi-faceted Nor'easter will bring heavy rain, possible flooding, damaging winds that could knock out power, with some areas farther north seeing significant snowfall. The current projected time frame for the storm is from early Monday evening, April 18 until around 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 19.  Rainfall totals from the system will be between 1 and 2 inches. Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be upwards of 30 miles per hour, and as high as 50 mph in some spots. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Haz…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts To Region, National Weather Service Says New Storm Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts To Region, National Weather Service Says
New Storm Will Bring Strong Wind Gusts To Region, National Weather Service Says A dramatic swing in temperatures will mark a topsy-turvy week that will include the arrival of a new winter storm that will bring strong wind gusts to the region. The strong cross-county storm moving from the west to east will arrive in the Northeast on Thursday, Feb. 17. While this region is expected to be spared from snowfall, wind gusts of around 30 miles per hour are possible, the National Weather Service said. Farther south, in southern Connecticut and southeast New York, the gusts could be as strong as 60 mph Thursday into early Friday, Feb. 18 "as a strong frontal system tracks…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says
Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says A dramatic swing in temperatures will mark a topsy-turvy week that will include the arrival of a new winter storm that will bring damaging wind gusts to the region. The strong cross-county storm moving from the west to east will arrive in the Northeast on Thursday, Feb. 17. While this region is expected to be spared from snowfall, "damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour" are possible late Thursday into early Friday, Feb. 18 "as a strong frontal system tracks through the area," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Monday morning, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 30 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Western Mass Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 30 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Western Mass
Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 30 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Western Mass A potent, fast-moving storm will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds is taking aim on the Northeast and Massachusetts. The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Central and Western Massachusetts from midnight to 7 a.m. Monday. After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast
Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Snowfall projections have been updated for a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. During the height of the storm, wind gusts of between 40 and 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages are expected, especially in coastal areas. Areas farthest north and west of the coast could see 6 to 9 inches of snow. Inland areas farther east could see between 3 to 6 inches, with 1 to 3 inches expect…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Topsy Turvy Thanksgiving Week Now Expected To Bring First Snowfall Of Season Topsy Turvy Thanksgiving Week Now Expected To Bring First Snowfall Of Season
Topsy Turvy Thanksgiving Week Now Expected To Bring First Snowfall Of Season Thanksgiving week has started with the arrival of a cold front that will lead to a drop in temperatures, and it could end with many seeing snowflakes for the first time this season. Rain and showers will end with the passage of the front on Monday morning, Nov. 22, with gradual clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures will also slowly fall during the afternoon as colder air settles in. Between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rainfall is expected from overnight Sunday into Monday. Brisker conditions and strong wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour are in store for most of the region o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts A powerful Nor'easter is sweeping through the region, bringing even more rainfall than originally projected, scattered flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages. Rain will be steady throughout the day on Tuesday, Oct. 26, and into the evening and overnight hours before finally tapering off late Wednesday morning, Oct. 27. (See the first image above.) Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts are possible for parts of the region shown in dark green in the second image above.  Rainfall rates may exceed one inch…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Flash Flood Risk, Tornado Threat To Region Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Flash Flood Risk, Tornado Threat To Region
Severe Storms Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Flash Flood Risk, Tornado Threat To Region A cold front will trigger separate rounds of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe with damaging wind gusts and the threat of flash flooding,  large hail, and a few tornadoes. The time frame for storm activity is late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15 into Thursday, Sept. 16. Wednesday will be hazy, warm, and humid during the day with the high temperature in the mid 80s. The storm chance will start late in the afternoon when a line of strong to severe storms is expected to move from the west to the east.  Wind gusts of 45 miles per hour are possible with some of t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Will Bring Showers, Scattered Thunderstorms: Here's Latest Projected Timing Storm System Will Bring Showers, Scattered Thunderstorms: Here's Latest Projected Timing
Storm System Will Bring Showers, Scattered Thunderstorms: Here's Latest Projected Timing A storm system arriving from the west will sweep through the area ahead of a cold front, bringing showers and scattered thunderstorms to the region. It will be damp and dreary throughout the day on Wednesday, May 5 before it becomes stormy as a stalled front gradually moves eastward starting early in the afternoon and continuing into the evening. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible are expected before the system winds down Wednesday  The high temperature on Wednesday will be in the mid 60s. The cold f…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Gusty Winds Down Tree Limbs, Cause Scattered Power Outages In Western Mass Strong Gusty Winds Down Tree Limbs, Cause Scattered Power Outages In Western Mass
Strong Gusty Winds Down Tree Limbs, Cause Scattered Power Outages In Western Mass Hundreds of Massachusetts residents are now without power as wind gusts topping 50 mph whip through the region. A High Wind Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, March 29. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, utility crews from Eversource were still working to repair dozens of outages that were impacting 2,766 of the company’s 220,386 customers in Western Massachusetts. An additional 71 customers were impacted in Central and Eastern Massachusetts, according to the company. The hardest-hit area was Becket, which reported 1,473 outages, impacting more than 75 percent of the company’…

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by Zak Failla
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Complex Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain, Dangerous Wind Gusts, Wintry Mix, Snowfall Complex Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain, Dangerous Wind Gusts, Wintry Mix, Snowfall
Complex Storm System Will Bring Soaking Rain, Dangerous Wind Gusts, Wintry Mix, Snowfall A complex storm system will sweep through the area, bringing heavy rain, dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages, a wintry mix for parts of the area, and accumulating snow for others. The time frame for the storm is Friday night, Dec. 4 into Saturday afternoon, Dec. 5. Wind gusts will be between 40 to 50 miles per hour for most of the region. (See first image above.) Areas north of I-84 in New York and Connecticut could see between 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. Parts of upstate New York, Connecticut, and Western Massachusetts could get up to a half-foot of snowfall with 12 to…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts Of Up To 55 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages Cold Front Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts Of Up To 55 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages
Cold Front Will Bring Damaging Wind Gusts Of Up To 55 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages It's now November, but the arrival of a cold front will make it feel more like it's December, and will bring with it strong wind gusts of up to 55 miles per hour that could cause power outages. There will be a chance of showers on Sunday, Nov. 1, with rain becoming more likely and widespread in the evening as the cold front approaches.  Sunday will be mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high temperature in the mid 50s. Showers should arrive early in the afternoon Sunday, followed by rain, which could be heavy at times, through the early evening and more showers later in the evening. Win…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes
Here's Timing For Severe Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes A new round of strong thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour and possible golf-ball size hail, brief heavy downpours, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes will sweep through the region. The new likely time frame for storm activity on Thursday, Aug. 27 is from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the most powerful cells in the system now expected to move through in the late afternoon and early evening. (See the two images above for areas where storms are most likely.) The storms will be triggered by warmer, more humid air on Thursday, with the high temperature jumping ba…

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by Joe Lombardi