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Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms
Severe Weather Threat Upgraded For Region: Here's Time Frame For Approaching Thunderstorms The threat of severe weather from an approaching round of thunderstorms has just been upgraded for most of the region. Storm activity is expected from west to east from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The area covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties, and Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut. (See the image above.) "The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this evening," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued mid-Saturday afternoon. "…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Unsettled Stretch: Here's When To Expect Rain, Storms Next Few Days Unsettled Stretch: Here's When To Expect Rain, Storms Next Few Days
Unsettled Stretch: Here's When To Expect Rain, Storms Next Few Days The arrival of an unsettled weather pattern will usher in separate rounds of precipitation with the potential for soaking rainfall and thunderstorms at times. Rain chances will increase through the day on Sunday, Sept. 11, and continue through Tuesday, Sept. 13, according to the National Weather Service.  With the clouds and rain around on Sunday, expect high temperatures to only be in the 70s. Beginning in the mid-afternoon Sunday, there will be a chance for showers that will last through the evening and into the overnight hours as a storm system advances from west to east. (See…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Time Frame For System Bringing Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Here's Time Frame For System Bringing Strong To Severe Thunderstorms
Here's Time Frame For System Bringing Strong To Severe Thunderstorms A system packed with scattered, potentially potent thunderstorms is headed for the region. The storm chance will start late in the morning on Friday, Aug. 26, before showers and storms are expected during the afternoon into the evening, the National Weather Service said. Some of the storms "may trigger isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall," the weather service said. Gusty winds are expected to accompany any strong to severe storms. "The thunderstorms will break out across portions of the Northeast on Friday afternoon as a front dividing warm and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Scattered Showers, Storms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Scattered Showers, Storms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Scattered Showers, Storms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern A slow-moving front will spark a new round of scattered showers and thunderstorms that will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Areas where storm activity is expected on Tuesday, Aug. 23 are shaded in dark green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. It will be mostly cloudy throughout the day Tuesday with a high temperature in the low 80s.  The most likely time frame for showers and storms is from the early afternoon until the early evening on Tuesday. Skies will gradually clear overnight, leading to a mostly sunny day on Wednesday, Aug. 24 with dry and pleasant …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region
Pop-Up Storms Possible Before More Widespread System Sweeps Through Region Pop-up storms will be possible amid hot, humid conditions this weekend before a more widespread system with the potential for much-needed drenching downpours sweeps through the region. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s on Saturday, Aug. 20 under mostly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.  Clouds will increase in the afternoon, and isolated showers and thunderstorms are also possible during the afternoon and evening. Sunday, Aug. 21 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s.  There will be a chance for scattered showe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours To Region Separate Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours To Region
Separate Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours To Region Separate rounds of thunderstorms will bring drenching downpours to the region, marking the start of an unsettled weather pattern that will linger into next week. Heat index values (the combination of the temperature and humidity) between 95 to 105 degrees are expected on Thursday, Aug. 4, and between 95 to 100 on Friday, Aug. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday will be mostly sunny will a high temperature in the mid 90s. Clouds will thicken in the late afternoon, and there will be a possibility of scattered thunderstorms, with the storm chance becoming more likely in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Steamy Stretch Will Be Followed By Round Of Storms, Arrival Of Unsettled Weather Pattern Steamy Stretch Will Be Followed By Round Of Storms, Arrival Of Unsettled Weather Pattern
Steamy Stretch Will Be Followed By Round Of Storms, Arrival Of Unsettled Weather Pattern A steamy stretch marked by hot and humid conditions will be followed by a round of thunderstorms to end the workweek, marking the start of an unsettled weather pattern. Wednesday, Aug. 3 will be sunny with a high temperature of around 90 degrees before it really heats up on Thursday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 5. Heat index values (the combination of the temperature and humidity) between 95 to 105 degrees are expected on Thursday, and between 95 to 100 on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday will be mostly sunny will a high temperature in the mid 90s. Clouds will …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District Severe weather could be an issue around the region Thursday, July 28. The National Weather Service in Albany issued a severe thunderstorm watch that included much of the region, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Forecasters said an approaching cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the region, mainly after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain possible, leading to concerns over flash flooding. Power outages are also a possibility. Current outages and estimated restoration times can be found on t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
Potentially Powerful Storms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern A slow-moving cold front will trigger a new round of thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, that will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above. The main threat from the storms will be damaging wind gusts. "The front will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Monday into Monday evening, some of which could be strong to severe, and/or produce heavy rainfall," the…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat
Here's Time Frame For Round Of Thunderstorms That Will Bring Relief From Heat A new round of steamy thunderstorms will bring much-needed relief from one of the most prolonged heat waves the region has seen in years, but not before sweltering conditions last through the weekend. The current projected time frame for the new storm system on Monday, July 25 is from the mid-afternoon to the mid-evening. (See the first image above.) "There is a threat for isolated to scattered instances of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding on Monday afternoon into evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Sunday, July …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region
Here's New Time Frame For Round Of Scattered Storms On Track For Region A brand-new round of potentially severe, scattered thunderstorms is expected to sweep through the region amid a stretch of oppressive heat. The latest projected time frame for the system is from around midday until around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, according to the National Weather Service. A few storms may be strong to severe, contain damaging winds, and hail up to 1 inch in diameter, said the weather service. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday. Thursday's high temperature will again be in the low 90s. Coupled with high humidity, the heat index will be as high 100 …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps The arrival of dramatically warmer air will result in the first heat wave of the summer in much of the region, and amid the rise in temperatures will be the potential for a brand-new round of severe thunderstorms later in the week. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) A potent system that brought multiple rounds of storms on Monday, July 18 resulted in flooding and power outages in many areas. Tuesday, July 19 will be sunny and warm with a high tem…

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by Joe Lombardi