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…
New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
New Rounds Of Storms On Track For Region After Dry, Pleasant Weekend: 5-Day Forecast New rounds of showers and thunderstorms will follow a dry, comfortable weekend in the region. It will be mostly sunny and pleasant on Saturday, Aug. 5, with a high temperature in the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Look for more of the same on Sunday, Aug. 6 with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature again in the low 80s. Unsettled conditions are on track to return overnight Sunday into Monday,  Aug. 7 with a chance of showers and thunderstorms that will last into Tuesday, Aug. 8. Some of the storms could be severe. (See the image above from…
Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms With Drenching Downpours Headed To Region Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms With Drenching Downpours Headed To Region
Here's Timing For New Rounds Of Storms With Drenching Downpours Headed To Region Separate rounds of storms with drenching downpours at times are headed to the region after a refreshing stretch of cool, comfortable days. Before the arrival of the unsettled weather pattern, Wednesday, Aug. 2 will be a picture-perfect day with sunny skies and a high temperature rising to around 80 degrees after morning temperatures in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Thursday, Aug. 3 with a high temperature again of around 80 degrees. There will be a chance for showers starting in the afternoon Thursday before showers and thunder…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Westchester County With 60-70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Westchester County With 60-70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Westchester County With 60-70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…
Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Spotty storms will return to the region to start the workweek followed by a big change in the weather pattern that could bring the hottest days of the year. High temperatures on Monday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 25 will be in the mid-80s with partly sunny skies each day, according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of scattered afternoon and evening storms on Monday. On Tuesday, storm activity will be more widespread and will be mainly in the afternoon. Then the big change arrives as dangerous extreme heat from the Midwest will start to spread East, …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Westchester Putnam Dutchess Columbia Rensselaer Washington The watch was issued at 1 p.m. Friday, July 21, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.  "Locally heavy downpours may produce isolated to scattered areas of flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. The first round of showers and storms moved through …
New Flash Flood Risk: Here's Timing For Storm System With Drenching Downpours New Flash Flood Risk: Here's Timing For Storm System With Drenching Downpours
New Flash Flood Risk: Here's Timing For Storm System With Drenching Downpours The weekend won't be a washout, but a new round of widespread heavy thunderstorms with drenching rainfall at times could cause flooding. Saturday, July 15 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid-80s, but high humidity will make it feel like it's in the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. There is a chance of spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and showers at night, but much of the region could stay dry throughout the day. That won't be the case for the second half of the weekend as a system will push through from west to east star…
New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region
New Rounds Of Storms With Downpours, Flash Flood Risk Threaten Region New rounds of storms with localized downpours and risks of flash flooding are taking aim at the region. The time frame for the first system is Thursday night, July 13 into Friday, July 14 with the approach of a frontal system, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall of about 1 inch with locally higher amounts of around 2 inches is possible. "The strongest thunderstorms during this time may also be capable of producing damaging wind gusts," according to the weather service. The stormy pattern is expected to linger through Tuesday, July 18. "While a setup ex…
New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Northern Westchester New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Northern Westchester
New Update: Buses To Replace Suspended Metro-North Trains After Storms In Northern Westchester In the aftermath of severe storms that left Hudson Line tracks covered in water and debris, Metro-North officials have announced that a limited bus service will replace suspended trains in the Hudson Valley.  The limited bus service will begin serving the Hudson Line at around 1 p.m. on Monday, July 10, and will make stops between the Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie stations, MTA officials announced.  Earlier Report - Metro-North Railroad Announces Service Changes Due To Storm Damage These stops will include the Cortlandt and Beacon stations as well.  The buses wil…
Here's How Much Rain To Expect From Potent Storm With Drenching Downpours, Possible Flooding Here's How Much Rain To Expect From Potent Storm With Drenching Downpours, Possible Flooding
Here's How Much Rain To Expect From Potent Storm With Drenching Downpours, Possible Flooding A powerful storm system will bring heavy downpours and dump several inches of rainfall throughout the region, resulting in areas of flooding. The system, sparked by a slow-moving cold front, is on track for Sunday afternoon, July 9 into Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Between 2 and 4 inches of rainfall is expected in areas shown in green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. Locally higher are possible, especially in areas in darker green. Widespread flood watches have been issued throughout much of the Northeast. Areas most at risk for flash f…
High Heat, Humidity Will Be Followed By Frequent Chances For Showers, Storms High Heat, Humidity Will Be Followed By Frequent Chances For Showers, Storms
High Heat, Humidity Will Be Followed By Frequent Chances For Showers, Storms A stretch of high heat and humidity will be followed by a pattern that will see the return of frequent chances for showers and storms. Thursday, July 6 will be dry with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s, according to the National Weather Service. High humidity will make it feel like it's in the upper 90s to around 100 degrees. (See the image above.) "The hot and humid conditions are following an unseasonably cool June for much of the East," AccuWeather.com says.  Friday, July 7 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the…
Hot, Humid Pattern Will Lead Into New Rounds Of Scattered Storms: 5-Day Forecast Hot, Humid Pattern Will Lead Into New Rounds Of Scattered Storms: 5-Day Forecast
Hot, Humid Pattern Will Lead Into New Rounds Of Scattered Storms: 5-Day Forecast A days-long pattern that brought afternoon and evening storms throughout the region will finally end before the start of a new unsettled stretch, according to the National Weather Service. The daytime high temperature will be in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees on Wednesday, July 5, but due to the mostly sunny skies and the high humidity, it will feel like it's 100 degrees in much of the region. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.) After a one-day break, the chance for precipitation returns on Thursday, July 6 and will continue on a daily basis into next week.  It w…