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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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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorms With Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Severe Thunderstorms With Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Thunderstorms With Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages A strong cold front will move across the region bringing a line of severe storms and damaging wind gusts up to around 50 miles per hour that could cause power outages. Saturday, Dec. 11 will be mostly cloudy with showers at times before the front moving from west to east arrives around 6 p.m. Potentially record-high temperatures will climb to the low 60s, but it won't feel as warm as winds begin to pick up around noontime and continue through the evening and into the overnight. Sustained winds out of the southwest will be 10 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph that …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Hundreds of Long Island residents were left in the dark overnight as a Nor’easter rolled through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. Earlier story - Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Powerful Nor'easter Which Could Bring 60 MPH Wind Gusts Overnight, PSEG Long Island reported that nearly 2,000 customers were left without power in the region, with crews still working to repair 36 active outages affecting 350 customers. as of around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were still being reported in Suffolk, with 282 cus…

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by Zak Failla
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Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Strong Wind Gusts Up To 55 MPH Could Cause Power Outages The rain has moved out but dangerous winds have rolled in with strong gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect from late Friday morning, April 30 until early Saturday morning, May 1. Sustained winds of between 25 to 35 miles per hour are expected through the day, with gusts up to 55 mph at times, according to the National Weather Service. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the weather service said in a statement released early Friday. "Scattered trees and tree limbs could be blown down with power outages possible. "Use extra caution when driv…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued; Damaging Winds, Lightning Expected, Hail, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued; Damaging Winds, Lightning Expected, Hail, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued; Damaging Winds, Lightning Expected, Hail, Tornadoes Possible With a line of potentially strong storms moving toward the region, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire region. It's in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 21. It was issued at 12:30 p.m. The storms will bring damaging wind gusts, the weather service said. Lightning is also expected and hail is possible. In addition, isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. "The collision with the warm air lingering along the East Coast early on Wednesday and the fresh push of cold Arctic air, will help create an unstable enough environment for thunderstorms on…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Winds Topple Tree Limbs, Cause Power Outages On Long Island Strong Winds Topple Tree Limbs, Cause Power Outages On Long Island
Strong Winds Topple Tree Limbs, Cause Power Outages On Long Island PSEG Long Island utility crews are working to repair power outages in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Hundreds on Long Island are without power as whipping winds with gusts up to 50 mph are toppling tree limbs and power lines. According to PSEG Long Island, as of 11:45 a.m. on Monday, March 29, crews are working to repair 37 active outages that were affecting 157 of the company’s customers. In Suffolk, 92 customers are without power, including 32 in Smithtown, followed by Babylon (27), Brookhaven (14), Islip (10), and Southold (nine). In Nassau, Hemsptead (46) was reporting the most outages, …

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When Parts Of Region Could See Snow This Week, And It's No April Fools' Joke Here's When Parts Of Region Could See Snow This Week, And It's No April Fools' Joke
Here's When Parts Of Region Could See Snow This Week, And It's No April Fools' Joke Spring may be the thing these days, but a staple of the winter season will be making a return appearance this week just as the calendar moves from March to April. A storm system taking aim on the Northeast will bring a new round of rain, plus some snow in parts of the region. And it's no April Fools' Joke. The time frame for the storm system is Wednesday afternoon, March 31 into Thursday afternoon, April 1, with the chance for light snow in the overnight hours. Little or no accumulation is expected for this area. "The best chances right now for any accumulating snow at this time appears t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages
Here's Timing For Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, Wind Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Outages A storm system will sweep through the region, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain, showers, and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour that could cause power outages. The time frame for precipitation is from late Sunday morning, March 28 to late in the evening Sunday, but the strong winds will last through Monday, March 29 as a cold front pushes through. A Wind Advisory starts after nightfall on Sunday and is in effect until Monday night. "A line of showers and embedded thunderstorms approaching into this evening ahead of a cold front has some potential to produce isolated damaging wi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires
New Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages, Cause Brush Fires Clocks moved ahead an hour overnight for the start of Daylight Saving Time, but there's been no change in the dry, blustery conditions that marked the start of the weekend. Winds will be out of the Northwest with speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 mph that could lead to power outages on Sunday, March 14. A new Wind Advisory has been issued for the region. It lasts from noon Sunday until midnight Monday, March 15. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement released Sunday morning. "Tree limbs could be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change
Dangerous Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Leads To Big Weather Pattern Change The stretch of mild air we've seen the last few days will be ending as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from Friday night, March 12 into daybreak on Saturday, March 13. Winds out of the Northwest at 20 to 30 miles per hour will include gusts up to 45 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 60 mph in some locations. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a statement issued Friday morning. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages
Cold Front Will Push Through Region With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Enjoying the spring preview? Unfortunately, it's not going to last. The stretch of mild air we've seen the last few days will be ending as a cold front pushes through the region, bringing dangerous wind gusts that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the area from Friday night, March 12 into daybreak on Saturday, March 13. Winds out of the Northwest at 20 to 30 miles per hour will include gusts up to 45 miles per hour, with some gusts as high as 60 mph in some locations. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a state…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Power Outages On Long Island Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Power Outages On Long Island
Strong Winds With Damaging Gusts Cause Power Outages On Long Island Hundreds on Long Island are without power as a cold front is rolling through the region bringing wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 2. As of around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, PSEG Long Island was still working to repair 90 active outages that were impacting 948 of the utility company’s 1,168,928 customers in Nassau and Suffolk. In Suffolk, outages were reported in: Islip: 520; Brookhaven: 58; Southampton: 36; Southold: 35; East Hampton: 33; Babylon: 32; Smithtown: 13; Shelter Island: 8. Less than five outages were also reported in R…

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by Zak Failla
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Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Will Bring Chance Of Snow Showers Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Will Bring Chance Of Snow Showers
Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As Cold Front Will Bring Chance Of Snow Showers The active weather pattern that marked the month of February is continuing right into March. Two days of on and off rain will end late Monday morning, March 1, followed by an Arctic cold front that will push through the region, bringing strong, gusty winds, brutal wind chill, and a chance for snow showers and squalls.  A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of the region from 4 p.m. Monday into 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 2. During that time, winds will be out of the northwest at 15 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up 50 mph. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strong Winds Will Blow Through With Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages Strong Winds Will Blow Through With Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages
Strong Winds Will Blow Through With Gusts Up To 50 MPH That Could Cause Power Outages A new round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will sweep through the area, but strong winds will be the story. A wind advisory starts at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, and stays in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 for most of the region. (Areas in brown in the map above.) In some parts of New England, a High Wind Warning has been issued. During that time, there will be gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Some isolated severe thunderstorms may produce stronger gusts at 58 mph or greater ahead of a cold front. "Secure any loose items with the gusty winds," the National Weather Service said. …

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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Storm System With 50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Get set for a stretch of stormy weather as a strong system from the Midwest sweeps through this region bringing gusty winds that could bring down tree limbs and utility lines, leading to power outages. Thunderstorms are likely to develop early in the afternoon on Thursday, April 9 ahead of an approaching cold front.  Some of the storms could be severe with heavy rain at times and damaging wind gusts of 35 to 50 miles per hour, the National Weather Service says. The window for most of the storm activity is from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday. A coastal flood advisory is in effect from noon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front With Late-Week Chance For Snow Will Follow Spring Fling Cold Front With Late-Week Chance For Snow Will Follow Spring Fling
Cold Front With Late-Week Chance For Snow Will Follow Spring Fling What's seemed like a spring weekend due to temperatures more typical for June than January will be followed by the arrival of a cold front and then, a possible round of snow late in the week. Here's what to expect through the end of the week: Sunday, Jan. 12: Gradual clearing will continue throughout the day following the round of moderate to heavy rain early in the morning as the high temperature hits the low to mid 60s. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday, with wind gusts up 50 miles per hour expected, and some scattered power outages possible. There will be a drop…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Cause Power Outages A Wind Advisory has been issued for the entire region from Sunday morning, Jan. 12 to early Sunday afternoon.  During that time, gusts up to 50 miles per hour could cause power outages. The advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. The strongest winds are likely to be right around daybreak through mid-morning Sunday. Here's what to expect: Saturday night, Jan. 11: Wind strength will pick up in the evening, between 11 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The overnight low temperature will hold steady in the mid to upper 50s. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Arrival Of Cold Front Will Follow Potential For Record Weekend Warmth Arrival Of Cold Front Will Follow Potential For Record Weekend Warmth
Arrival Of Cold Front Will Follow Potential For Record Weekend Warmth This story has been updated. The weather will be marked by the potential for record warm temperatures with afternoon highs 20 to 25 degrees above normal each day. But a cold front will then move through, bringing temperatures down for the start of the new work week. Before the cold front arrives late Sunday night, Jan. 12, gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects to start the day.  In addition, tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, the National Weather Service said in issuing a Wind Advisory for the area from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front A quick-moving storm system that brought a blast of snow to the region has moved east, but a strong approaching cold front will result in snow squalls, snow showers, gusty winds and a drop in temperatures across the area. The squalls, which could produce a coating to an inch of accumulation, are expected on Wednesday, Jan. 8, mainly in the late morning through the afternoon. They may bring brief low visibilities down to a quarter-mile or less. For New York City, Long Island, Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, a Wind Advisory is in effect fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Not Over Yet: Damaging Winds Could Bring Down Trees, Cause More Power Outages Not Over Yet: Damaging Winds Could Bring Down Trees, Cause More Power Outages
Not Over Yet: Damaging Winds Could Bring Down Trees, Cause More Power Outages The rainfall from a strong storm system that swept through the area has moved east, but damaging winds remain. Winds out of the west at 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour during the day on Friday, Nov. 1 could cause more power outages. Tens of thousands in the region already got power knocked out during Halloween evening and the overnight. There have also been numerous road closures due to downed trees, resulting in some school closures and delayed starts as well as transportation delays. A Wind Advisory is in effect until noon on Friday as the powerful cold front makes i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Rainy, Windy Halloween Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Rainy, Windy Halloween
Big Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Rainy, Windy Halloween Following a rainy and dreary Halloween during a week of gray days, the start of a new month will bring with it a big change in the weather pattern. Winds will increase ahead of a low-pressure system moving into the area on Halloween night that will lead to a prolonged stretch of dry, sunny days. A Wind Advisory has been issued from 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 through 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1 for Long Island and coastal Connecticut. After the system pushes through, we'll see the big change in the weather pattern. Here's the day-by-day outlook: Thursday, Oct. 31: The day will start wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages
High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages Heavy rainfall from a powerful Nor'easter has ended, but damaging winds that could bring down trees, tree limbs and utility lines will continue as tens of thousands are already without power in the area. Downed trees have also caused numerous road closures throughout the region.  A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 for the counties shown in brown above, including Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland and Orange. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for Dutchess and Ulster as well as all of eastern New York and western New …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Blow Down Limbs, Trees, Power Lines, Causing Outages Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Blow Down Limbs, Trees, Power Lines, Causing Outages
Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Blow Down Limbs, Trees, Power Lines, Causing Outages The main threat from the season's first Nor'easter will be gusty, strong winds that could cause power outages. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the entire region by the National Weather Service. It will be in effect from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 through 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The storm, which developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, intensified as it moved north, and arrived in the area in the middle of the afternoon on Wednesday. But the winds will strengthen after the rainfall ends overnight. Winds out of the southeast between 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph alon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall, Strong Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Click here for an updated story: Wind Advisory: Gusts Up To 50 MPH Could Blow Down Limbs, Trees, Power Lines, Causing Outages The season's first Nor'easter will bring widespread soaking rainfall followed by gusty, strong winds that could cause power outages. The storm, which has developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, is intensifying as it moves north, will arrive Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 and continue overnight before ending Thursday morning, Oct. 17. Preliminary forecast rainfall amounts are between 2 and 3 inches with locally heavier amounts. Widespread flooding is …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Lingering Off Coast Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Storm Lingering Off Coast Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds
Storm Lingering Off Coast Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds An ocean storm has stalled off the coast, which will mean another day of rainy, windy weather. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Thursday, Oct. 10: Mostly cloudy with more rain and a high temperature around 60 degrees. It will be breezy once again with winds between 15 and 18 miles per hour and gusts up to 33 mph for most of the area, and up to 50 mph on eastern Long Island. A wind advisory has been issued for Suffolk County for Thursday through the overnight;  Look for the rain to arrive after 2 p.m. and become heavy at times during the evening. A half-inch of rainfall is po…

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by Joe Lombardi