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Here's Timing For Severe Storm System With Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Possible Hail Here's Timing For Severe Storm System With Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Possible Hail
Here's Timing For Severe Storm System With Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Possible Hail A massive storm system will bring damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and possible hail to the region. The system will arrive in this region in the early to mid afternoon Thursday, April 14, with scattered storm activity lasting at times until the late evening, according to the National Weather Service.  In addition to torrential downpours and hail, there will be strong wind gusts, says AccuWeather.com, which added that "the storms can grow strong enough to break tree limbs and cause localized power outages.  "Downpours can be intense enough to lead to brief street and hig…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Line Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages is moving from west to east as a strong cold front sweeps through the region. A Wind Advisory that went into effect Monday, March 7 at 6 p.m. lasts through 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts …

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Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts During Round Of Storms Could Cause Power Outages A strong cold front will be ushered in by a round of heavy thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the region from 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service announced. Gusts of up to 50 miles per hour are possible during that time. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result." Earlier report  - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance…

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Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Here's Latest Timing On Powerful Storm With Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages A powerful, multiple-hazard storm will sweep through the Northeast, with the main impact on this region being strong, gusty winds that could cause power outages. The storm will arrive in this region on Thursday night, Feb. 17 and continue into early Friday morning, Feb. 18. “The highest winds gusts will arrive in areas from the Delmarva (Peninsula) to New York City early Thursday night before spreading into coastal southern New England later at night and into the early hours of Friday morning,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dean DeVore said. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Thursd…

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These Areas Are Most At Risk For Damaging Wind Gusts From Storm Heading To Region These Areas Are Most At Risk For Damaging Wind Gusts From Storm Heading To Region
These Areas Are Most At Risk For Damaging Wind Gusts From Storm Heading To Region Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat from a new winter storm that will sweep through the region. The strong cross-county storm moving from the west to the Northeast will arrive in this region on Thursday, Feb. 17 and continue into early Friday morning, Feb. 18. The most powerful wind gusts, which could be in excess of 60 miles per hour, will be mainly on Long Island and southeastern Connecticut, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Tuesday morning, Feb. 15. "Confidence is increasing in the potential of wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says
Strong New Storm Will Bring 60 MPH Winds To Region, National Weather Service Says A dramatic swing in temperatures will mark a topsy-turvy week that will include the arrival of a new winter storm that will bring damaging wind gusts to the region. The strong cross-county storm moving from the west to east will arrive in the Northeast on Thursday, Feb. 17. While this region is expected to be spared from snowfall, "damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour" are possible late Thursday into early Friday, Feb. 18 "as a strong frontal system tracks through the area," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Monday morning, …

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Power Outages Now Being Reported On Long Island As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through Power Outages Now Being Reported On Long Island As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through
Power Outages Now Being Reported On Long Island As Wintry Storm Sweeps Through A storm bringing a mix of freezing rain and sleet has already left some Long Island residents without power with the worst of the wintry weather expected to hit later as the temperature plummets in the afternoon. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, PSEG Long Island was reporting 22 active outages that were impacting 199 of its 1.17 million customers in Suffolk and Nassau counties. In Nassau, there were 84 outages reported in North Hempstead, with 37 in Hempstead and less than five in Oyster Bay. In Suffolk, outages were reported in Southampton (36), Brookhaven (24), Huntington (eigh…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region
Here's When Major New Storm Will Bring Mix Of Snow, Sleet, Rain To Region A new major winter storm that will make its way across the country will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the region toward the end of the week. Tuesday, Feb. 1 will start out with clear skies on a cold and dry day a high temperature in the low 30s and wind-chill values between 5 and 15 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase during the day. Groundhog Day, Wednesday, Feb. 2 will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature climbing to 40 degrees. The storm system moving from the west to east will have the most significant impact on upstate New York and n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages A powerful Nor'easter with the potential to bring more than two feet of snowfall in parts of the region is strengthening as it barrels up the East Coast. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings covering around 70 million are in effect through early Saturday night, Jan. 29.  Snow will continue into the evening with very cold conditions. Brisk and gusty north-northwest winds with gusts averaging around 40 miles per hour with stronger gusts closer to the coast will cause blowing and drifting of snow and could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages, the National Weather …

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Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region
Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region Warnings and advisories are in effect as a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds takes aim on the region. The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will thicken during the day. The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north afte…

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Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast
Projections Updated For Storm That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Parts Of Northeast Snowfall projections have been updated for a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Sunday night, Jan. 16 into Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 17. During the height of the storm, wind gusts of between 40 and 60 miles per hour that could cause power outages are expected, especially in coastal areas. Areas farthest north and west of the coast could see 6 to 9 inches of snow. Inland areas farther east could see between 3 to 6 inches, with 1 to 3 inches expect…

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Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive
Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive A new round of freezing rain accompanying a cold front will be followed by the arrival of an arctic air mass that will result in a plunge in temperatures. There have been reports of hazardous travel in areas that precipitation falls and temperatures remain below freezing on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon Sunday in areas north of New York City and Long Island, not including eastern Connecticut. "Slow down and use caution while traveling," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released Sunday morning.&nbs…

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