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Severe Weather Alert: New Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Roll Through Area Severe Weather Alert: New Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Roll Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: New Rounds Of Thunderstorms Will Roll Through Area A return of hazy, humid conditions will create a weather pattern ripe for thunderstorms the next couple of days. The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms starts later in the day Wednesday, June 10. The threat is strongest in areas west of the Hudson River. Some of the storms will be accompanied by gusty winds. (See image above.) There will be a mix of clouds and sun on Wednesday with the high temperature in the low 80s for most of the region, with warmer temps farther inland. The thunderstorm chance starts before nightfall Wednesday and continues overnight. The probability for s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Several New Rounds Of Thunderstorms Likely, With Some Severe Several New Rounds Of Thunderstorms Likely, With Some Severe
Several New Rounds Of Thunderstorms Likely, With Some Severe The arrival of a warm, humid air mass has created conditions ripe for scattered thunderstorms, some of which could be severe. The first round of storms swept through Wednesday afternoon and evening, June 3, leading to downed trees, road closures and scattered power outages in parts of the region. Skies have cleared on Thursday, June 4, but it will stay very warm with the high temperature in the low to mid 80s under partly cloudy skies.  There will be a 50 percent chance of showers in the evening with thunderstorms also possible. Showers and storms will be more widespread and frequent…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storms With Damaging Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Will Lead To Warmer Temps Storms With Damaging Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Will Lead To Warmer Temps
Storms With Damaging Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Will Lead To Warmer Temps A new round of scattered, severe thunderstorms with damaging winds that could lead to power outages will lead to a warming trend. Tuesday, June 2 will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature around 70 degrees. Scattered showers will overspread the region late in the afternoon Tuesday into the evening.  Areas in light green in the image above could hear a few rumbles of thunder with the best chance farther north. Clouds will linger Wednesday, June 3, which will be warmer as the high temperature climbs to around 80 degrees. After a slight chance of morning showers, showers will becom…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms Will Lead To Drop In Temperatures New Round Of Storms Will Lead To Drop In Temperatures
New Round Of Storms Will Lead To Drop In Temperatures A round of drenching thunderstorms will lead to a late-spring cold snap. Temperatures will fall to between 5 and 15 degrees below normal at the start of next week after the storm system moves through the region. Thursday, May 28, started out with patchy fog. It will be another humid day, but not as warm with the high temperature in the low 70s.  Morning drizzle will be followed by scattered showers during the day and evening. A broader area of showers and thunderstorms will arrive in the region as a cold front moves in from the Midwest on Friday, May 29.  There will be a chance…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region As Storm System Sweeps Through Tornado Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region As Storm System Sweeps Through
Tornado Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region As Storm System Sweeps Through A potent storm system is bringing scattered severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages, leading to a Tornado Watch for portions of the area.  The Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Friday, May 15 for Dutchess and Ulster counties in New York and Litchfield County in Connecticut. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for southern areas until late Friday night. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire forecast area at a threat level ranging from marginal to enhanced (a highe…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quick-Moving Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Hail Could Cause Power Outages Quick-Moving Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Hail Could Cause Power Outages
Quick-Moving Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Hail Could Cause Power Outages The arrival of a cold front will bring with it a quick-moving system that will be accompanied by scattered thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages. Small hail is also possible during the time frame for storm activity on Monday, May 11 from about 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Clouds will thicken Monday morning in advance of the storm. The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 50s. The storms are expected to be most severe on Long Island and in coastal Connecticut. Showers will taper off late in the evening followed by gradual clearing overnight with the low temperat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds
Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds A strong, approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of scattered, severe thunderstorms that will bring gusty winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the land, and a Gale Warning is in effect for the waters in the areas shown in the second image above. Winds will be between 10 and 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday, Apri…

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Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible
Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible An approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of severe thunderstorms that will bring strong winds with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Up to a quarter-inch of rain is expected with higher amounts in the areas where the storms were heaviest. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s, but the ushering in of the cold front with the storm will lead to a drop in temperatures. The overnight low temperature Tuesday int…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Severe Weather Causes Many Mobile Testing Sites In Region To Close COVID-19: Severe Weather Causes Many Mobile Testing Sites In Region To Close
Covid-19: Severe Weather Causes Many Mobile Testing Sites In Region To Close Severe weather and whipping winds have led to the closure of several testing sites for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the region.  Storms rolled through the region early on Monday, April 13, bringing sustained winds of 40 to 45 mph and gusts that could hit up to 70 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The intense weather is expected to last through at least 6 p.m. on Monday. Earlier story: High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages According to officials, the weather has forced them to shut down drive-through COVID-19 testing …

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by Zak Failla
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New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …

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Severe Storms, Strong Wind Gusts Pounding Area: Here's Latest Info Severe Storms, Strong Wind Gusts Pounding Area: Here's Latest Info
Severe Storms, Strong Wind Gusts Pounding Area: Here's Latest Info Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are making for a stormy Halloween night. On Long Island, nearly 3,000 power outages have been reported at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued at 7:54 p.m. lasting through 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1 for Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Orange counties. Strong winds are bringing down scattered limbs, trees, and power lines. More power outages are expected. A wind advisory for Coastal Fairfield, Nassau County and southern Suffolk County is in effect through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute
Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute Warm, humid and sticky weather will end as a cold front passes through, but with it will come showers and a chance for isolated, gusty severe thunderstorms during the evening commute on Thursday, Sept. 12. The chance for showers and thunderstorms starts on Thursday morning. After 3 p.m. showers become likely with the scattered storms moving in along with the cold front, which will result in a rare drop in the temperature in the afternoon, from a high of around 72 degrees to the mid to upper 60s during a cloudy day. The chance for showers and storms continues through around 8 p.m. Thursday. …

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