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Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing
Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing A storm system on track for the first day of fall will be packed with heavy rain and wind gusts between 30 and 40 miles per hour in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. The system, which will arrive Saturday morning, Sept. 23, and continue well into the evening,  will stem from a tropical area of low pressure off the Florida peninsula. "The storm is likely to bring gusty winds and rounds of heavy rain to much of the East Coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys said. Wind gusts are expected to be highest along the coast. It will be most…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Updated snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast that will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snowfall. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start shortly after nightfall Friday, with sleet and snow inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north and inland, mainly north…

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Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow
Timing Shifts For Major Storm Packed With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, Sleet, Snow The projected timing for a significant storm bringing a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, sleet, and snow has changed.  The system is now expected to arrive in this region earlier than had been earlier predicted, on Thursday morning, Jan. 12, before continuing through the afternoon and intensifying Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. Mainly rain (shown in green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com) is expected with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in some parts of northern New York and New England (blue). Northern New York and Ne…

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More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds
More To Come: New Storm System On Track For Region Will Bring Round Of Rain, Gusty Winds A cold front that accompanied a potent storm system that caused power outages throughout the region has ushered in cold temperatures and will be followed by another round of gusty storms. A breezy and chilly day is in store to start the first day of December as strong high pressure begins to build in from the west, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill value temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees colder on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 1 than they were 24 hours earlier. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Though the high temperature Thursday will be around 40 d…

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Latest Timeline: Tropical Storm Elsa Brings Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast Latest Timeline: Tropical Storm Elsa Brings Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast
Latest Timeline: Tropical Storm Elsa Brings Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds To Northeast Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa is barreling up the Northeast, bringing flooding rains and strong winds. Due to its fast-forward movement, widespread flooding is not expected, however. The heaviest rainfall from the storm swept across New York City, Long Island, and Connecticut around daybreak on Friday, July 9, and the worst of the storm is expected to be over around mid-morning in those areas, and around midday and in the early afternoon in Massachusetts. Between 2 to 4 inches of rain is expected. The storm is packed with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour with gusts as h…

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Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Storm With Soaking Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern A new storm system that will sweep through the region bringing heavy rain and strong winds will lead to a big change in the weather pattern.Skies will be clear during the daytime on Saturday, April 24. It will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 60s. The storm system will arrive late Saturday evening, and continue overnight and through the morning on Sunday, April 25, with soaking rainfall and gusty winds at times. For areas expected to see the heaviest rain (shown in dark green), see the image above. A total of between a half-inch to an inch of rainfall is expected …

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Storm With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages Storm With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages
Storm With Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages A storm system will sweep through the region accompanied by a cold front with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is just after midnight on Friday, March 26 through late in the morning on Friday. Winds will pick up during the day on Friday, with wind speed between 10 to 20 miles per hour and gusts as high as 35 mph that could lead to outages. (See the first image above.) Parts of Northern New England and southern Canada will see accumulating snowfall. (See the second image above.) Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday, the National W…

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Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Scattered severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail are expected, with isolated tornadoes possible, ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Isaias.  Showers and storms are possible starting Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The likelihood of storms increases Sunday afternoon and evening. The highest chance for storms will be north and west of New York City from about 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday. Damaging winds, heavy rain and large hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said in …

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Super Soaker: Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect On Wet, Windy Day Super Soaker: Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect On Wet, Windy Day
Super Soaker: Here's How Much Rainfall To Expect On Wet, Windy Day The remnants of Post Tropical Cyclone Olga will bring soaking rain, scattered storms, strong winds and possible flooding to the region. Precipitation from the system arrived overnight and will continue throughout the day. Rain will be heavy at times with strong winds out of the southeast at around 10 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 mph. Thunderstorms are possible after noontime Sunday. A total of 1.5 to 2 inches of precipitation is possible before the rain finally tapers off at around 8 p.m. Sunday. (See second image above.) The heaviest rain is expected mid-morning Sunday into Sunday …

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