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Flood Watch Issued In Westchester: Parkways, Rivers Likely To Be Affected, Officials Warn Flood Watch Issued In Westchester: Parkways, Rivers Likely To Be Affected, Officials Warn
Flood Watch Issued In Westchester: Parkways, Rivers Likely To Be Affected, Officials Warn Ahead of a strong storm system expected to bring a deluge of rain to the region, Westchester officials are warning residents to hunker down and prepare for flash flooding.  In an announcement on Friday, March 22, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services advised residents to expect downpours beginning on Friday night and continuing through Saturday, March 23.  Related Report - Flood Threat Increases For Potent Storm With Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region The upcoming storm system has prompted a Flood Watch to be issued in Westchester until Saturd…

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by Ben Crnic
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Severe Storms Moving West To East With Downpours, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Storms Moving West To East With Downpours, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Storms Moving West To East With Downpours, Strong Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe storms with heavy downpours and strong gusty winds are moving through the region from west to east late Monday afternoon, Sept. 5. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with locally as much as 5 inches, are expected across much of the area, the National Weather Service said, adding that "this may result in flooding of urban and poor drainage areas." Areas where excessive rainfall leading to rapid onset flooding are most probable are shown in red in the image above. A Flood Watch is in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. In Connecticut, a potent cell in Northern Fairfield County promp…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley
Storm Knocks Out Power To More Than 100,000 In Hudson Valley A powerful storm system bringing heavy downpours and damaging winds has resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, leading to road closures and more than 100,000 power outages in the Hudson Valley. Here are the number of customers without power just before 8:15 a.m. on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 by utility company (click on each link for breakdowns by community): Con Edison - 17,598 NYSEG - 24,469 Central Hudson - 33,163 Orange & Rockland County - 26,107 In areas hardest hit, residents are being urged to avoid travel Christmas morning to allow utility crews to clear roadways …

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by Daily Voice
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Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest
Storm Will Unleash 'Extreme Weather' Christmas Eve Night: Here's Latest Santa Claus and his reindeer are going to be in for a rough ride this Christmas Eve. A powerful storm system will sweep through the region, bringing downpours, potential flooding, and strong to damaging winds starting around nightfall on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and lasting into Christmas Day morning, Friday, Dec. 25. The storm will unleash “extreme weather" in the region, said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, who added, “Make sure you’re ready for that." For areas where there are High Wind and Storm warnings, flood watches, and wind advisories in eff…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With Second Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With Second Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow
Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With Second Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow Click here for an updated story: Accumulating Snowfall Now Expected For Early Week Storm Get set for a stormy stretch with two separate systems due to move through the region, with the second bringing a wintry mix and snow. The first storm system will usher in the start of the weekend. But temperatures began to rise as it arrived on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, keeping precipitation to rain.  Rain will be heavy at times in the evening and through the overnight with up to an inch of precipitation expected before daybreak. Temperatures will rise overnight to around the 50-degree mark. A …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With One Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With One Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow
Eye On The Storms: Separate Systems Will Move Through, With One Bringing Wintry Mix, Snow Click here for an updated story: Accumulating Snowfall Now Expected For Early Week Storm Get set for a stormy stretch with two separate systems due to move through the region, with the second bringing a wintry mix and snow. The first storm system will usher in the start of the weekend. But temperatures began to rise as it arrived on Friday afternoon, Dec. 13, keeping precipitation to rain.  Rain will be heavy at times in the evening and through the overnight with up to an inch of precipitation expected before daybreak. Temperatures will rise overnight to around the 50-degree mark.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Eye Of The Storm: Downpours Drenching Roadways, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A powerful storm is slamming the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Drenching rain, accompanied by gusty winds of up to 45 mph, will continue through the morning on Friday, Dec. 21 and into the afternoon. The wind gusts have already led to power outages. Lengthy airport delays are also being reported. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the entire area until 1 a.m. Saturday, and a Wind Advisory for the coast. In addition, Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories were posted for this morning's high tide. Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with l…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fierce Nor'easter Nears As a powerful Nor'easter takes aim on the region, the latest projections show higher than previously expected snowfall totals for areas farther. Here's a rundown of what to expect by county. Westchester, Rockland, Southern Fairfield: Wind Advisory from 11 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, Flood Watch from 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. Rain before 2 p.m. Friday, then rain and snow with a total accumulation of 1-3 inches of snow. Coastal Flood Advisory from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and a  High Wind Warning from 11 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flood Watch In Effect: Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Dense Fog Flood Watch In Effect: Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Dense Fog
Flood Watch In Effect: Rainfall Up To 3 Inches, Dense Fog Heavy rain, combined with temperatures climbing into the mid  to upper 50s and plenty of melting snow, could lead to widespread flooding on Friday. A Flood Watch that includes Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess and Orange counties issued by the National Weather Service is in effect until 1 p.m. Saturday. Localized dense fog is occurring with quick changes in visibility.  Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with potentially locally higher amounts, the weather service said. (See projections in image above.) The combination of melting snow and periods of rain should allow rivers and strea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Flood Watch Issued With Heavy Rain, Warmer Temps, Melting Snow Flood Watch Issued With Heavy Rain, Warmer Temps, Melting Snow
Flood Watch Issued With Heavy Rain, Warmer Temps, Melting Snow Rain that will be arriving in the area early Friday, combined with temperatures climbing into the mid  to upper 50s and plenty of melting snow, could lead to widespread flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that includes Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess and Orange counties from midnight Friday until 1 p.m. Saturday. A period of moderate to locally heavy rain will move through the area Friday into Saturday with rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches with potentially locally higher amounts, the weather service said. The combination of melting snow and periods of r…

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by Joe Lombardi