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Lines Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area With Ping-Pong-Ball-Size Hail, 60 MPH Winds Lines Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area With Ping-Pong-Ball-Size Hail, 60 MPH Winds
Lines Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area With Ping-Pong-Ball-Size Hail, 60 MPH Winds Several lines of scattered, severe thunderstorms are sweeping through the region from west to east. One line is in New York City just before 6 p.m. Monday, July 6. Ping-pong-ball-size hail (of about 1.5 inches in diameter) and 60 miles-per-hour wind gusts have been reported. The hail could injure people and animals, the National Weather Service warns.  "Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles," the weather service said. "Expect wind damage to trees and power lines." Other lines are potent storms have been reported west of the Hudson River in the area…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding Look for the week to end the same way it started. Namely, with strong thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds that could cause power outages and drenching rain that may lead to flooding. The storms are expected on Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening, July 6, ahead of a cold front, a similar scenario to the severe storms that slammed the region on Sunday, June 30, also ahead of a cold front. That storm system with strong winds led to numerous downed trees, tree limbs and utility lines, causing tens of thousands of power outages and several deaths in the region. There could be a previe…

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by Joe Lombardi