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Eye Of The Storm: System With Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, School Closures Eye Of The Storm: System With Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, School Closures
Eye Of The Storm: System With Damaging Winds Causing Power Outages, Flooding, School Closures A massive pre-Christmas storm packed with damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours is causing localized flash flooding, power outages, and some school closures in the region. The system, which arrived Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, will wind down by Friday evening, Dec. 23. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. For a look at the precipitation types from the system, with rain in green and a mix of rain and snow in pink, click on the first image above from AccuWeather.com. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming
Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming A potent pre-Christmas storm packed with damaging wind gusts bringing a mix of heavy rain, sleet, and snow to the region will be followed by a rapid freeze as temperatures plummet. The time frame for the storm is from Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22 to Friday evening, Dec. 23. With blizzard-like conditions in much of the Midwest, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled as of early Thursday morning. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. "Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm
Damaging Wind Gusts Of 50-Plus MPH Will Be Main Threat From Pre-Christmas Storm Damaging wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will be the main threat in this region for a potent pre-Christmas storm accompanied by a cold front that will sweep through the Northeast and result in a dramatic drop in temperatures. The time frame for the storm is a period of approximately 24 hours from Thursday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 23. Heavy downpours could also lead to poor travel conditions, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Dec. 21. A total of between 2 to 3 inches or more of rainfall is possible. Millions…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent pre-Christmas storm that will bring snow, rain, and strong winds that could cause poor travel conditions and power outages. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, and continue into Friday, Dec. 23, the National Weather Service said. Current models show the chance for potentially significant snowfall in some areas, with rain and gusty winds elsewhere. In fact, some parts of the Midwest could see up to 3 feet of accumulation, and significant snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chances Increasing For Potent Pre-Christmas Storm That Could Disrupt Travel Chances Increasing For Potent Pre-Christmas Storm That Could Disrupt Travel
Chances Increasing For Potent Pre-Christmas Storm That Could Disrupt Travel The chances are increasing for a potent storm packed with snow, rain, and strong winds that could cause travel disruptions in the days leading into Christmas, according to AccuWeather.com. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, the National Weather Service said. Current models show the chance for potentially significant snowfall in some areas, with rain and gusty winds elsewhere, on Friday, Dec. 23 into Christmas Eve on Saturday, Dec. 24. "The storm’s timing could not be worse given the increased number of travelers leading up to Christmas as well as the pressure reta…

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by Joe Lombardi
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White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region
White Christmas? New Storm Could Bring Potentially Significant Snowfall To Much Of Region Dreaming of a White Christmas? You may just get your wish thanks to a new storm system on track for the Northeast just before Christmas Day on Sunday, Dec. 25, according to the National Weather Service. "The potential blockbuster system will coincide with a massive outbreak of Arctic air that will send temperatures to bone-chilling levels through the holiday weekend," according to AccuWeather.com, "and could be one of the most intense and prolonged periods of frigid air in decades during Christmastime." According to the current projected track and timing, the system is due to arrive o…

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Wet, Windy Mess: Here's How Long Potent Nor'easter Will Linger Wet, Windy Mess: Here's How Long Potent Nor'easter Will Linger
Wet, Windy Mess: Here's How Long Potent Nor'easter Will Linger A nasty Nor'easter bringing a mix of rain, sleet, and snow along with gusty winds will linger throughout the day on Friday, Dec. 16. Projected, and simulated radar for 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, showing a mix of snow and sleet (blue and light blue), rain (green), and heavy rain (dark green) is shown in the first image above. "Lingering showers and gusty winds persist much of today," the National Weather Service said. "Winds along the coastline occasionally gust up to 50 mph into this afternoon, before tapering off this evening." Rain could. be heavy at times with up to 2 inches possible…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Be Ready': State Leaders Offer Preparedness Tips Ahead Of Winter Storm Set To Impact Region 'Be Ready': State Leaders Offer Preparedness Tips Ahead Of Winter Storm Set To Impact Region
'Be Ready': State Leaders Offer Preparedness Tips Ahead Of Winter Storm Set To Impact Region State leaders are warning people to prepare for a potent winter storm that could bring as much as 18 inches of snow to parts of the region. The system is due to arrive from west to east Thursday evening, Dec. 15, and linger into Friday, Dec. 16. Earlier Report: Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots Areas in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Capital Region, northern New England, and Pennsylvania could see a foot or more of accumulation from the Nor'easter, according to AccuWeather.com. A long duration winter storm will begin later today an…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots
Projections Updated For Nor'easter That Will Bring Up To 18 Inches Of Snow To Some Spots A potent storm system that started out with blizzard-like conditions in the Midwest and fatal tornadoes in the South has the potential to dump as much as 18 inches of snow in more areas than earlier projected in the Northeast, according to AccuWeather.com. The system is due to arrive from west to east Thursday, Dec. 15, and linger into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service, which noted the rain could. be heavy at times with up to 2 inches possible, alon…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region A storm system that will sweep through the Northeast could bring up to 18 inches of snowfall to some interior areas in the region, according to brand-new predictions. The system is on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service. But farther inland, parts of northern New York, New England, and Pennsylvania could see at least a foot of accumulation from the Nor'easter. Projected accumulation totals are shown in the image above…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Northeast Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Northeast
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Northeast Click here for a new, updated story: Some Areas Could See Up To 18 Inches Of Snowfall From Potent Storm Taking Aim On Northeast The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent new storm headed to the Northeast.  The system is on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16.  In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system, according to the National Weather Service. But farther inland, up to a foot of snowfall is possible in parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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More To Come: Here's When New Round Of Wintry Weather Will Be Headed To Region More To Come: Here's When New Round Of Wintry Weather Will Be Headed To Region
More To Come: Here's When New Round Of Wintry Weather Will Be Headed To Region Just as a storm bringing as much as 8 inches or more of snowfall to parts of the Northeast has winded down, a new system on track for later in the week is expected to bring another round of wintry weather to areas in the region. Most of the snowfall from the system on Sunday, Dec. 11 tapered off by Monday morning, Dec. 12. The next system is on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16. Right now, it looks like it will bring a mix of rain and sleet to most of the region (shown in pink in the image above from AccuWeather.com.) Snow is possible in northern New York and New Englan…

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by Joe Lombardi