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New Round Of Storms Taking Aim On Region With 60 MPH Winds Possible: Here's Timing New Round Of Storms Taking Aim On Region With 60 MPH Winds Possible: Here's Timing
New Round Of Storms Taking Aim On Region With 60 MPH Winds Possible: Here's Timing A new round of thunderstorms taking aim on the region will bring heavy downpours, damaging winds of up to 60 miles per hour, and small hail. The time frame for possible storm activity is from the middle of the afternoon Wednesday, June 14 until late Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. "Under the strong June sun during the late morning on Wednesday, rising warm air will race upward and cause clouds to rapidly build through the afternoon, growing into heavy showers and severe thunderstorms," according to AccuWeather.com Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from the west to the east on Monday evening, June 12. "Storms have a chance of producing strong to damaging winds and hail," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement. The upper-level low-pressure system will bring beneficial rain with a total of about a half-inch of precipitation expected before the rain clears in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 13. Tuesday will be partly sunny and comfortable with a high temperature in the mid-70s before more unsettled weather returns on Wednesday, June…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Could Bring Damaging Winds With Hail Possible Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Could Bring Damaging Winds With Hail Possible
Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Could Bring Damaging Winds With Hail Possible A brand-new system on track for the region will bring new rounds of scattered thunderstorms, some of which could be severe. Storm activity will become possible Monday afternoon, June 12, before becoming likely Monday evening. The storms will move from west to east. "Storms have a chance of producing strong to damaging winds and hail," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Monday morning. The upper-level low-pressure system will bring beneficial rain with a total of about a half-inch of precipitation expected before the rain clears in the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New System Will Bring Rounds Of Thunderstorms: Here's Latest New System Will Bring Rounds Of Thunderstorms: Here's Latest
New System Will Bring Rounds Of Thunderstorms: Here's Latest A brand-new system on track for the region will bring new rounds of scattered thunderstorms. Storm activity will become possible Monday afternoon, June 12, before becoming likely Monday evening. A total of about a half-inch of rain is expected, the National Weather Service says. The upper-level low pressure system will bring beneficial rain Monday afternoon and evening into Tuesday morning, June 13. Temperatures will begin to drop a bit ahead of the arrival of the storm system. "Cooler air will accompany the rain as it often does," according to AccuWeather.com. "Temperatures are projecte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Improved Air Quality, Warmer Temps, Stray Showers On Tap For Weekend Improved Air Quality, Warmer Temps, Stray Showers On Tap For Weekend
Improved Air Quality, Warmer Temps, Stray Showers On Tap For Weekend A departing upper-level low-pressure system will usher in a trend toward warmer weather this weekend with isolated to scattered showers both days, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday, June 10 will see a mix of sun and clouds with a high temperature in the upper-70s. Air quality will continue to improve after days of smoky skies from Canadian wildfires. There is a slight chance of afternoon showers. The outlook for Sunday, June 11 calls for mostly sunny skies and warmer conditions, with a high in the mid-80s. There will once again be a chance for scattered showers in the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: System With Gusty Winds Could Include Hail As Poor Air Quality Improves Storm Watch: System With Gusty Winds Could Include Hail As Poor Air Quality Improves
Storm Watch: System With Gusty Winds Could Include Hail As Poor Air Quality Improves An upper-level low-pressure system will bring isolated to scattered thunderstorms across the region, some of which could be severe. A few storms may bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail a half-inch or less in diameter, according to the National Weather Service. The time frame for storm activity is from around midday until late in the evening on Friday, June 9. Poor air quality conditions that have lingered for much of the week due to smoke from Canadian wildfires will steadily improve during the afternoon on Friday, which will see a high temperature of around 70 degrees. Saturday…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Unhealthy Air: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area Caused By Canadian Wildfires' Smoke Unhealthy Air: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area Caused By Canadian Wildfires' Smoke
Unhealthy Air: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area Caused By Canadian Wildfires' Smoke Widespread smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to bring hazardous air quality levels across the region. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates again on Thursday, June 8, according to the National Weather Service.   "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. The check air quality conditions in your area, visit AirNow.gov by clicking here. More than 8 million acres of land has already burned in what already is Canada…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Smoky Skies: Hochul Warns NY School Districts To Suspend Outdoor Activities Smoky Skies: Hochul Warns NY School Districts To Suspend Outdoor Activities
Smoky Skies: Hochul Warns NY School Districts To Suspend Outdoor Activities As raging Canadian wildfires send plumes of smoke over much of New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging school districts to pause outdoor activities to protect the health of students' lungs.  In a statement on Wednesday, June 7, Hochul said much of the state would be in an air quality index of "unhealthy to very unhealthy" for most of the day as a result of smoke from Canadian wildfires that has drifted into the Northeast.  According to Hochul, schools in New York City, Syracuse, and Rochester have already suspended outdoor school activities as a result of the smoke.  "I suppor…

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Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region
Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region An Air Quality Alert is in effect for much of the Northeast as smoke drifting south from more than 400 Canadian wildfires lingers. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates, according to the National Weather Service.   "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. More than 8 million acres of land has already burned in what already is Canada's worst wildfire season in history.  That's way above the normal 600,000 acres…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from the west to the east in the middle of the afternoon on Tuesday, June 6. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds of up to 60 miles per hour, quarter-size hail and rumbles of thunder, the National Weather Service said. Scattered showers and storm activity are expected to continue into the middle of the evening. Unsettled weather will stay in place on Wednesday, June 7, and Thursday, June 8. TonightA 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Widespread haze. Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Spotty Showers, Storms Possible: Here's What To Expect Spotty Showers, Storms Possible: Here's What To Expect
Spotty Showers, Storms Possible: Here's What To Expect A stretch of dry, comfortable days will be followed by the arrival of an unsettled weather pattern that will include separate chances for showers and thunderstorms. Tuesday, June 6 will be partly sunny and warmer, with the temperature rising into the upper 70s. It will be hazy as a result of more smoke from Canadian wildfires. A trough of low pressure may also trigger a few scattered showers starting late in the morning followed by the chance for thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The time frame for possible storms is from the mid-afternoon through the midd…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Separate Chances For Showers, Storms: Here's What To Expect Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Separate Chances For Showers, Storms: Here's What To Expect
Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Separate Chances For Showers, Storms: Here's What To Expect A stretch of dry, comfortable days will be followed by the arrival of an unsettled weather pattern that will include separate chances for showers and thunderstorms. Sunday, June 4 will be mainly cloudy with some peeks of sun and continued cool with a high temperature in the low 60s, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a mix of clouds and sun on Monday, June 5, with a high in the low 70s. The unsettled stretch will arrive on Tuesday, June 6, which will be partly sunny and warmer, with the temperature climb to a high in the upper 70s.  There will be a chance o…

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by Joe Lombardi