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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region: Here's How Long It Will Last Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region: Here's How Long It Will Last
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region: Here's How Long It Will Last A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the region as a potent system packed with drenching downpours and damaging winds will sweep through the Northeast ahead of a cold front. The watch covers the yellow areas in the National Weather Service image above and is in effect until 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. It was issued at 11:10 a.m. "Some thunderstorms may become severe with the main threat from damaging wind gusts over 58 mph," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement on Sunday. "There is also a possibility of hail, and an isolated t…
After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year
After The Storm: Here's Timing For First Potential Heat Wave Of Year A powerful storm system that swept through the region has now pushed off the coast, leading to a dry and pleasant Father's Day weekend before the first potential heat wave of the year. Temperatures will soar into the 90s in much of the Northeast starting on Tuesday, June 18. The mercury is expected to hit 90 degrees or higher each day, possibly through the end of the workweek.  A heat wave is defined as three or more consecutive days in which the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. "The first heat wave of the season may start on Tuesday with peak heat index values above 95 possi…
Heat, Humidity Return Ahead Of Strong Storms For July 4th Weekend: Here's What's Coming Heat, Humidity Return Ahead Of Strong Storms For July 4th Weekend: Here's What's Coming
Heat, Humidity Return Ahead Of Strong Storms For July 4th Weekend: Here's What's Coming The return of higher heat and humidity will be followed by the arrival of a cold front that will bring heavy thunderstorms to the region. Thursday, June 30 will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 80s but higher humidity making it feel warmer, according to the National Weather Service. It will be hotter and more humid on Friday, July 1 with sunny skies and a high temperature around 90 degrees, and heat indices making it feel warmer. (Click on the three images above from AccuWeather.com.) Unsettled conditions will move in during the afternoon on Saturday, July 2 after…