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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region.
It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts.
Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch.
More storms are expected again on Tuesd…
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued By National Weather Service For Powerful Christmas Eve Storm
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for a powerful system that will sweep through the area on Christmas Eve, bringing drenching rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds that could cause power outages.
The time frame for the storm is Thursday night, Dec. 24 into Friday morning, Dec. 25.
"The combination of lingering snowpack and heavy rain may bring flooding, with the highest potential across northeast New Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and southern Connecticut," said the National Weather Service statement, issued early Tuesday mornin…
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area
Fay may be out of the way, but a new round of potentially severe thunderstorms is on track to sweep through the area.
Tropical Storm Fay quickly weakened after making landfall on Friday afternoon, July 10 in New Jersey.
But about 24 hours later, on Saturday, July 11, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon into evening, the National Weather Service said.
"There is potential for a few of these storms to become severe, with the primary threats of damaging winds, one-inch hail and localized flash flooding," the…
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