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New Round Of Isolated, Gusty Thunderstorms Expected New Round Of Isolated, Gusty Thunderstorms Expected
New Round Of Isolated, Gusty Thunderstorms Expected Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected due to an increase in humidity on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Aug. 28. Gusty winds will accompany some of the storms.  Locally heavy downpours will also be possible. Those downpours could lead to ponding of water on roadways and as well as flooding of urban and low lying areas, said the National Weather Service. The chance of showers starts at 10 a.m. and continues through 2 p.m. Wednesday, which will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing to near 80 degrees. The chance for showers during that time is about 50 perc…

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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Downpours Sweeping Through Area Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Downpours Sweeping Through Area
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Downpours Sweeping Through Area Click here for an updated story: Flash Flooding Possible As Severe Storms With Heavy Downpours Sweep Through Area With a humid air mass in place, conditions are ripe for thunderstorms and isolated strong to severe storms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages have arrived in the area on Saturday, July 6. Heavy downpours have accompanied the storms. Flooding is also possible, especially for urban and poor drainage areas. Up to a half-inch of precipitation is possible. The storms, which first popped up around noontime, will continue into Saturday evening, …

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Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Southern Westchester Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Southern Westchester
Flash Flood Warning In Effect For Southern Westchester With rounds of heavy rain moving through the area, a Flash Flood Warning is now in effect for Southern Westchester on Tuesday afternoon. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy rain will cause flooding in the advisory area., the weather service said The rain is expected to remain heavy through the evening commute. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots. Related story: Heavy Rain, Showers W…

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Thunderstorms Could Bring Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Thunderstorms Could Bring Heavy Rainfall, Flooding
Thunderstorms Could Bring Heavy Rainfall, Flooding The start of June will be a stormy one. With humid air in place, slow-moving showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall on Friday. While it won't be widespread, there is a threat for isolated flash flooding, especially within urban and poor drainage areas, the National Weather Service said. The gray day has started with fog engulfing the area. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday with visibilities of one-quarter of a mile or less at times that could make travel very difficult. Friday's high temperature will be around 80 degrees. The storm chan…

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Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds With Hail Possible Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds With Hail Possible
Thunderstorms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds With Hail Possible Get ready for a stormy evening commute on Tuesday.A cold front passing through the area is expected to bring thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rain, potentially damaging winds with large hail also possible, the National Weather Service says. Winds gusts up to  65 miles per hour and 1-inch hail are possible. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. The heaviest rain is expected from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Locally heavy rainfall could bring minor flooding of urban and poor drainage areas. There is also a small chance for localized flash flooding. Numerous severe storms are possible in ar…

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Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures
Flash Flooding Warning In Effect With Numerous Road Closures Related story: Massive Tree Slams Into Westchester House With up to 2 inches of rain having already fallen, a Flash Flood Warning will be in effect until 2:15 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service said. The warn covers Westchester, Fairfield, Rockland and Orange counties. Just before noon, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across those areas, with flooding having already caused numerous road closures. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spot…

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by Joe Lombardi