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Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes
Potentially Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Isolated Tornadoes An approaching cold front will bring showers along with potentially severe thunderstorms accompanied by damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours with the possibility of isolated tornadoes. The time frame for the storm system is late Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16 into Saturday evening. Clouds will thicken on Saturday morning, and temperatures will stay above normal before the storm system arrives with the high in the mid 70s. The chance for precipitation starts in the middle of the afternoon and increases toward nightfall. It will be a stormy Saturday evening with wind gusts as high as 25 mil…

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Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Strong Thunderstorms With Damaging Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern It's felt more like late summer than early fall since the calendar flipped from September to October. But that's about to change as an approaching front will bring showers along with strong thunderstorms accompanied by damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. The time frame for the storm system is late Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16 into Saturday evening. Friday, Oct. 15 will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the upper 70s and calm winds. Clouds will thicken on Saturday morning, and temperatures will stay above normal before the storm system arrives with the high in the mid 70s. Th…

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New Round Of Thunderstorms Will Usher In Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Thunderstorms Will Usher In Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Thunderstorms Will Usher In Change In Weather Pattern A new round of showers and thunderstorms will lead to a change in the weather pattern. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Monday, Sept. 27 which will be the warmest day of the week, with the high temperature climbing to the upper 70s after a brisk start to the day. The chance for showers starts overnight heading into Tuesday morning, Sept. 28. It will be mostly cloudy throughout the day, with a high temperature in the low 70s and a chance for showers and storms. The storm chance will increase in the late afternoon and into Tuesday evening and the early overnight hours. After the sy…

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Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes
Round Of Potentially Severe Thunderstorms Could Have Damaging Wind Gusts, Isolated Tornadoes A slow-moving system will include a new round of thunderstorms that could be severe with damaging wind gusts. The potential for strong storms is Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23 into Friday morning, Sept. 24, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement released Wednesday morning, Sept. 22. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the statement said, noting that there is also a risk for flash flooding with some thunderstorms. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches (light green) are expected for most of the region, with 2 to 4 inches (dark green) in some…

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Dry Labor Day Will Be Followed By Midweek Thunderstorms With Chance Of Flooding Dry Labor Day Will Be Followed By Midweek Thunderstorms With Chance Of Flooding
Dry Labor Day Will Be Followed By Midweek Thunderstorms With Chance Of Flooding Skies will gradually clear just in time to allow for a sunny afternoon on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, but enjoy the seasonable weather while you can. A new round of showers and thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be heavy, will sweep through the region in the middle of the week. The time frame for storm activity is Wednesday, Sept. 8 into Thursday morning, Sept. 9. "A cold front may bring heavy downpours and thunderstorms late Wednesday into early Thursday," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Monday morning, Sept. 6. "There is a …

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Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Relief from the extreme heat is coming thanks to a round of thunderstorms that will sweep through the region. After temperatures climb to around 90 degrees on another hazy, hot, and humid day on Friday, Aug. 27, scattered thunderstorms will begin to erupt in the mid to late afternoon. The chance for showers and storms will increase overnight and continue through the overnight into Saturday, Aug. 28. Saturday's high temperature will only be in the mid 70s after several days of temperatures near, at, or above 90 degrees. The could be more showers and storms in the morning Saturday, which wi…

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Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible The remnants of Fred, which is now a Post-Tropical Cyclone, will bring locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding to the region, with isolated tornadoes possible. The time frame for the main brunt of storm activity in the area will be Wednesday night, Aug. 18 into around noontime Thursday, Aug. 19. For a look at the latest projected track and timing for Fred, see the first image above. The highest chance for flooding will be to the north and west. (Click on the second image above.) Generally, 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is now expected in this area, with locally high…

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Here's When Tropical Depression Fred Will Bring Heavy Rain, Drenching Downpours To Region Here's When Tropical Depression Fred Will Bring Heavy Rain, Drenching Downpours To Region
Here's When Tropical Depression Fred Will Bring Heavy Rain, Drenching Downpours To Region Tropical Storm turned Depression Fred will affect the region with steady rain and some drenching downpours this week as it treks north. At 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, the center of Fred was located near Columbus, Georgia. It has maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour with higher gusts. The time frame for the heavy rain and occasional downpours in this area is Wednesday night, Aug. 18 into Thursday, Aug. 19.  Most of the region will see about 2 inches of rainfall (light green in the image above) with up to 4 inches in some parts of the region. (Dark green.) Tuesday will be mos…

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Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A new round of strong thunderstorms with gusty winds, heavy rain, and possible hail will sweep through the region. An isolated tornado is not out of the question, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued on Thursday, July 29. The time frame for storm activity is from mid-afternoon until late in the evening on Thursday. "Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through tonight may result in an isolated to scattered threat for flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. "Locations that are urban, low-lying, drain p…

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New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Tuesday, July 27 will be warm with a hazy mix of sun and clouds. The high temperature will be in the upper 80s. Scattered storms will arrive late in the evening and continue into the overnight. A few storms may be severe with strong to damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Tuesday morning. The highest likelihood for storms is in areas farther north. (Areas in dark green in the image above.) Then comes…

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New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms that will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. Tuesday, July 20 will be hot, and humid, with spotty storms farther north and inland. (See the first image above.) The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s with hazy sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread throughout the region on Wednesday, July 21.  Storms will arrive late in the morning as the cold front nears. (Click on the second image above.) Some of the storms could produce gusty winds.  Storm activity…

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Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Lightning Could Cause Power Outages In Region Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Lightning Could Cause Power Outages In Region
Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Lightning Could Cause Power Outages In Region A slow-moving cold front will be accompanied by a round of strong to severe thunderstorms that could cause scattered power outages in the region, while also bringing about an end to the heatwave. The time frame for storm activity on Wednesday, June 30 is from the afternoon into the evening.  Storms will be accompanied by damaging wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, frequent lightning, locally heavy downpours, and flash flooding. Isolated tornadoes are possible. The storms could cause tree limbs to snap and topple trees onto power lines, causing outages. It will be hazy, hot, and h…

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