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These Areas Will See Heaviest, Steadiest Rainfall, Strongest Winds From Coastal Storm System These Areas Will See Heaviest, Steadiest Rainfall, Strongest Winds From Coastal Storm System
These Areas Will See Heaviest, Steadiest Rainfall, Strongest Winds From Coastal Storm System A coastal storm system will bring a mix of showers, rain, drenching downpours, and gusty winds to much of the region. Rainfall will begin Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23, and continue at times through the evening and into the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday will be cloudy throughout the day, with the storm system advancing from the southeast to the north. (See the first image above.)  The high temperature will be in the low 60s. The heaviest and steadiest rain from the tropical system is likely in southeastern New England and eastern Long Island, whe…

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Widespread Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds From Ian Headed To Region: Here's What's Coming Widespread Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds From Ian Headed To Region: Here's What's Coming
Widespread Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds From Ian Headed To Region: Here's What's Coming Rain from Ian will spread to the Northeast on Saturday, Oct. 1, with a washout expected for most of the day in areas farther south. The National Weather Service said on Friday, Sept. 30 that "the rainfall forecast continues to trend upwards" for Saturday. While most of the Northeast is expected to see rainfall Saturday (see the first image above from AccuWeather.com), the steadiest, heaviest rain is expected in the New York City tristate area, where "a widespread 1 to 2 inches are now expected," the National Weather Service said.  "At this time, the bulk of the rain looks to fall…

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Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Scattered showers and potentially potent thunderstorms are expected ahead of an approaching cold front Sunday, Sept. 25 into the overnight hours of Monday morning, Sept. 26,. A few of the storms could become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service, which noted that the primary threat from the system will be damaging winds. Gusts could be as high as 55 to 60 miles per hour and could damage trees and power lines and result in localized power outages. Localized 1-inch hail could result in damage to motor vehicles, the weather service said. There's also a risk for an …

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Unsettled Stretch: Here's When To Expect Rain, Storms Next Few Days Unsettled Stretch: Here's When To Expect Rain, Storms Next Few Days
Unsettled Stretch: Here's When To Expect Rain, Storms Next Few Days The arrival of an unsettled weather pattern will usher in separate rounds of precipitation with the potential for soaking rainfall and thunderstorms at times. Rain chances will increase through the day on Sunday, Sept. 11, and continue through Tuesday, Sept. 13, according to the National Weather Service.  With the clouds and rain around on Sunday, expect high temperatures to only be in the 70s. Beginning in the mid-afternoon Sunday, there will be a chance for showers that will last through the evening and into the overnight hours as a storm system advances from west to east. (See…

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Super Soaker: Slow-Moving Storm System Brings Drenching Downpours, Flooding To Region Super Soaker: Slow-Moving Storm System Brings Drenching Downpours, Flooding To Region
Super Soaker: Slow-Moving Storm System Brings Drenching Downpours, Flooding To Region Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer. It also led to the much-awaited easing of severe drought conditions in much of the region as drenching downpours moved through the region during the afternoon, evening, and overnight hours. And it's not over yet, with plenty more rainfall falling on Tuesday, Sept. 6 as a slow-moving storm system barrels through from the west to the east. Downpours are expected at times through the early evening, before tapering off to showers after nightfall. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected across much of the area, with locally higher…

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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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Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Storm System Moving Through Region Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Storm System Moving Through Region
Here's When To Expect Heaviest Rainfall From Storm System Moving Through Region A slow-moving frontal system accompanied by rain and storms will bring as much as 4 inches of rainfall to the region. Most of the precipitation will fall from 2 p.m. on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5 through Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6. "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued Monday morning. "Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas." Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected across much of the area.  Are…

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Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region
Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region Pop-up storms will be possible amid hot, humid conditions this weekend before a more widespread system with the potential for much-needed drenching downpours sweeps through the region. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s on Saturday, Aug. 20 under mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.  Clouds will increase in the afternoon, and isolated showers and thunderstorms are also possible during the afternoon and evening. Sunday, Aug. 21 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s.  There will be a chance for scattered showe…

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Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds, Drenching Rain Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds, Drenching Rain
Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds, Drenching Rain A strong cold front will slice through the summertime heat and humidity that has taken a hold of the region, bringing heavy thunderstorms. Showers and storms will arrive overnight Sunday, June 26 into Monday, June 27, and continue into Monday evening. Sunday will be sunny and warm, with the high temperature in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees and high humidity, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase from west to east Sunday night "Showers and thunderstorms ahead of this front may start to arrive across western Pennsylvania and western New York by later in t…

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New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region
New Round Of Scattered Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Region The arrival of an unsettled weather pattern will bring widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms to the region. Saturday, June 11 will start off with a mix of clouds and sun, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will then thicken and isolated showers will be possible in the afternoon and evening. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s to near 80 with comfortably humidity levels and light winds. Sunday, June 12 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 70s and showers developing by midday. Showers will become widespread in the afternoon and evening…

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Here's Time Frame For System Bringing Drenching Rain With Scattered Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Here's Time Frame For System Bringing Drenching Rain With Scattered Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds
Here's Time Frame For System Bringing Drenching Rain With Scattered Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds A storm system ushered in by an approaching frontal system will bring rain, which will be heavy at times, along with scattered thunderstorms to the region on Thursday, April 7. Embedded thunderstorms are expected with the system, accompanied by locally strong gusty winds in the late afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will be out of the southeast at 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 30 mph. High temperatures are expected to once again stay below normal.  More on-and-off showers will fall through the overnight hours. By the t…

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Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms Arrives In Region: Here's Latest Timing Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms Arrives In Region: Here's Latest Timing
Storm Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms Arrives In Region: Here's Latest Timing A storm system bringing rain, which will be heavy at times, gusty winds, and thunderstorms is moving through the region. There will be showers at times throughout the day on Thursday, March 24 with breezy conditions and raw temperatures topping out at around 50 degrees. Wind gusts will be as high as 30 miles per hour. Rain will become steadier late Thursday afternoon, and lasting into the late evening. During that time, thunderstorms will become likely, according to the National Weather Service. A total of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected before the system winds down overnight in…

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