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Tropical Rainstorm Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Region Tropical Rainstorm Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Region
Tropical Rainstorm Could Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Region A tropical rainstorm developing off the East Coast will put a damper on the region's second half of the weekend. The system is on track to arrive in this region during the day on Sunday, Oct. 23, with potentially heavy rainfall and damaging winds Sunday night into Monday morning, Oct. 24, according to the National Weather Service. “If the storm hugs the coast, it would push rain into the Philadelphia area Sunday morning and into New York City and Boston by Sunday afternoon,"  AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. "But, if the storm develops to its full potential, it c…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region. It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts. Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch. More storms are expected again on Tuesd…

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for a powerful system that will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Thursday night, Dec. 24 into Friday morning, Dec. 25. "The combination of lingering snowpack and heavy rain may bring flooding, with the highest potential across northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut," said the National Weather Service statement, issued early Tuesday mornin…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in now in effect for the entire region. The watch was issued on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3:10 p.m. It will last through 10 p.m. Tuesday. At 3:30 p.m., several lines of storms were moving from west to east. The main threat will be damaging winds, with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible, the National Weather Service said. Isolated hail up to ping-pong size, downpours and frequent lightning are also possible. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through

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Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible
Tornado Watch Issued, With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Large Hail Also Possible A Tornado Watch has just been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.  Main threats include the potential for tornadoes, scattered damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, and isolated large hail. Scattered severe thunderstorms are also expected through around 11 p.m. Sunday. The watch does not currently include New York City or Long Island. For a look at areas covered by the watch, see the first image above. Earlier report: Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival

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Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Scattered Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Sweep Through Area A round of scattered, severe thunderstorms will sweep through the region on another day of hazy, hot and humid conditions. The time frame for storm activity on Tuesday, July 28 is from about 2 p.m. until about 9 p.m. Damaging winds are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning.  The storms will be capable of producing locally heavy downpours which could lead to urban flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas, the weather service noted. Areas in darker green shown in the two images above have a higher r…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire region by the National Weather Service. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 for the areas in yellow in the image above. Damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour that could cause power outages are the main threat. Lightning, large hail and heavy downpours are all possible.  Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The time frame for the storms is from about 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Che…

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Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity
Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Bring Relief From Heat, Humidity Several rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will lead to relief from the heat and humidity that have gripped the region since the end of last week. But it will remain warm and sticky until after the storms pass through by the end of the workweek. Tuesday, July 21 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. The first storm system will arrive on Wednesday, July 22, with the high temperature in the mid 80s, starting a pattern of more comfortable weather. The possibility for storms and showers begins around 2 p.m. Wedne…

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Here's When New Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Are Possible Here's When New Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Are Possible
Here's When New Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Are Possible Isolated, severe thunderstorms with dangerous winds are possible throughout the region. The highest likely time frame for the storms on Monday, July 13 is in the afternoon. "Localized damaging wind gusts and flash flooding are the main threats with these storms," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued on Monday morning. Monday will be partly sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80s. Tuesday, July 14 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area Fay may be out of the way, but a new round of potentially severe thunderstorms is on track to sweep through the area. Tropical Storm Fay quickly weakened after making landfall on Friday afternoon, July 10 in New Jersey. But about 24 hours later, on Saturday, July 11, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon into evening, the National Weather Service said. "There is potential for a few of these storms to become severe, with the primary threats of damaging winds, one-inch hail and localized flash flooding," the…

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More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible
More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible A brand-new round of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds is expected to sweep through the region for the second straight day. After some lingering fog on Sunday morning, June 28, the high temperature will climb into the mid 80s to around 90 in the afternoon. The most likely time frame for strong to severe thunderstorms will be from around 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, but there is a chance for showers and storms through around 11 p.m. Sunday. Strong to damaging winds gusts will be the main threat with these storms, with a secondary threat of one-inch hail and dangerous cloud…

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Severe Weather Watch: Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Expected Severe Weather Watch: Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Expected
Severe Weather Watch: Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Expected Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are expected across the region this weekend. The storms will be scattered and in the afternoon and evening on Saturday, June 27. The most likely time frame for storms is between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday.  Damaging winds that could cause power outages are the biggest threat, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Saturday morning. It will be a hazy, hot and humid day with the high temperature in the mid 80s, but heat indices of 90 to 95 degrees. Showers are possible from around 9 a.m. through late Satu…

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These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes
These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes Get ready for a round of severe weather. A storm system will bring scattered severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages.  The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire forecast area at a threat level ranging from marginal to enhanced (a higher probability of seeing severe thunderstorms). To see the threat levels by area, see the first image above. The primary threats will be damaging winds as high as 60 to 70 mph and large hail of one inch in diameter or larger. Isolated tornadoes are also …

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Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds A bright and breezy second half of the weekend will be followed by an early week storm system that could bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, damaging winds and possibly hail. Sunday, April 19 will be pleasant, with clouds increasing in the afternoon after plenty of morning sunshine. It will be warmer with the temperature climbing to around 60 degrees, but winds out of the southwest with gusts up to around 30 miles per hour will make it feel cooler. It will be partly sunny on both Monday, April 20 with the high temperature in the mid 50s and again on Tuesday, April 21 leading until to the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages
High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages Heavy rainfall from a powerful Nor'easter has ended, but damaging winds that could bring down trees, tree limbs and utility lines will continue as tens of thousands are already without power in the area. Downed trees have also caused numerous road closures throughout the region.  A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 for the counties shown in brown above, including Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland and Orange. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for Dutchess and Ulster as well as all of eastern New York and western New …

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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area
Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Could Bring Tropical Storm-Force Winds To Area Major hurricane Dorian is expected to slowly approach the eastern Florida coastline late in the day on Tuesday, Sept. 3, before starting a days-long northerly trek that could affect the New York area with Tropical Storm-force winds at the end of the workweek. Dorian will remain a large and dangerous hurricane as the storm tracks northward near or just offshore the Florida east coast through Wednesday, Sept. 4, the National Hurricane Center said in a new advisory issued Tuesday morning.  The slow-motion nature of the storm will bring long-duration rain, storm surge, damaging winds, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area With rounds of strong thunderstorms now sweeping through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 for the entire area.  Be on the lookout for rapidly changing weather conditions into the evening, the National Weather Service said. The chance for storm activity will continue for several hours after the watch ends, until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more than an inch of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts. The main threat will be damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible that could bring down trees, …

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Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Storm System Sweeping Through Area Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Storm System Sweeping Through Area
Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Storm System Sweeping Through Area The storm system sweeping through the area is now expected to bring more rainfall than had been predicted. Generally, 1 to just over 2 inches of rain is forecast with locally higher amounts of as much as 3 inches in some spots. (See the first image above.)  The highest amounts will be over New York City, Long Island and Coastal Connecticut.  The bulk of the rain will fall during the afternoon and early evening hours on Tuesday, Aug. 13 on a mostly cloudy and humid day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. A few heavy downpours are expected at times d…

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New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times
New Round Of Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Torrential Rainfall At Times The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Dry conditions and seasonable temperatures will continue on Monday, Aug. 12, which will be mostly sunny, a bit more humid but again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. A low-pressure system will then form along a frontal boundary that moves through. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with the potential for severe thunderstorms with heavy rain. …

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Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days
Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days A picture-perfect stretch of dry and comfortable days will be followed by a new round of showers and heavy thunderstorms. The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Monday, Aug. 12 will be mostly sunny and again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. But then the high-pressure system will weaken and veer east, with a low-pressure system moving in. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with t…

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More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend
More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend There will be a big change following the days-long unsettled weather pattern, but not before one more humid day in which thunderstorms are possible. Thursday, Aug. 8 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s and plenty of moisture in the air. There's a 30-percent chance for more storms, mainly after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the possibility for storms lasting through the evening. The highest probability for storms is between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday. A few storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning, the National Weather Service said. The stormy …

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Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds On Way Severe, gusty storms with damaging winds and drenching rain will roll through the area. Thunder, frequent lightning and local flash flooding are also expected, with large hail possible. Isolated storm activity will begin around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 on a mostly cloudy day in which the high temperature will be in the mid 80s.  Storms will become more widespread in the late afternoon and through the evening, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather St…

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Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Even Hail Could Sweep Through Area On Warm, Humid Day Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Even Hail Could Sweep Through Area On Warm, Humid Day
Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Even Hail Could Sweep Through Area On Warm, Humid Day A round of strong thunderstorms could sweep through parts of the area on a warm and muggy day on Sunday, May 19. It will be partly sunny with a high in the low to mid 70s and an increase in humidity during the day.  The storm system will arrive in the tristate area late Sunday afternoon, with strong thunderstorms possible late Sunday afternoon and evening, especially in areas north and west of New York City.  Some of the storms Sunday evening could bring heavy rain, damaging winds and even hail before the system winds down overnight. The chance of showers, and more storms, lasts …

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Storm Watch: Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages Storm Watch: Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Storm Watch: Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A powerful storm system with heavy downpours and damaging winds could cause power outages at the start of the new workweek. The storm system arrives with showers and thunderstorms at around 11 p.m. Sunday, April 14. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall, frequent lightning with areas of fog through the overnight. "The storms will take on more of a squall line set up with the greatest threats being from damaging wind gusts, flash flooding and lightning strikes," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski. "Incidents of tree damage and power outages may result in …

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Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area
Round Of Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Large Hail To Area When thunder roars, head indoors. Area residents should keep that in mind late Thursday afternoon into the early evening as a cold front passing through could bring thunderstorms accompanied by potentially damaging winds with large hail also possible, the National Weather Service says. The time frame for the potential for severe weather is between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Some sunshine Thursday morning will give way to clouds before the thunderstorm chance starts later in the afternoon. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. Friday will be partly sunny and pleasant with a high in the up…

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