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Thunderstorms, Showers Will Lead To Relief From Dangerous Heat Thunderstorms, Showers Will Lead To Relief From Dangerous Heat
Thunderstorms, Showers Will Lead To Relief From Dangerous Heat Eager to get relief from the dangerous heat? You won't have to wait long. A slow-moving cold front will start to move in on Wednesday, Aug. 12, bringing with it scattered thunderstorms and showers that could be accompanied by heavy downpours.  After patchy morning fog to start the day Wednesday, the chance for thunderstorms and showers starts at around 9 a.m. and continues through the afternoon and into the evening. There will be more clouds than sun during the day Wednesday, and that, coupled with the showers and storm activity, could keep the high temperature Wednesday in the upper…

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Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day
Scattered Thunderstorms, High Humidity Will Mark Arrival Of Summer, Father's Day It's the first weekend of summer and it's going to feel like it. Warm temperatures, high humidity and scattered, pop-up thunderstorms -- all summer staples -- will mark the weather pattern for the days to come. The June solstice, marking the start of summer,  is Saturday, June 20, at 5:44 p.m. Saturday will be partly sunny, hazy, hot and humid with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s.  There will be a chance for passing showers and thunderstorms starting late in the afternoon. The chance increases in the evening and will continue until around 9 p.m. Saturday. It will be mo…

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Storms Will Flare Up During Steamy Stretch That Will Make It Feel Like It's Suddenly Summer Storms Will Flare Up During Steamy Stretch That Will Make It Feel Like It's Suddenly Summer
Storms Will Flare Up During Steamy Stretch That Will Make It Feel Like It's Suddenly Summer It will feel suddenly like summer as a slow-moving storm system moving up from the south will bring warmer temperatures, higher humidity, showers at times and the possibility of thunderstorms over a period of several days. Here's the five-day forecast: Friday, June 19: Mostly cloudy and humid with the high temperature in the low 80s. As the storm system nears, there will be a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after noontime until nightfall, with the highest likelihood at night. (See image above.) It will be mostly cloudy overnight with the low temperature in the mid to upper 60s…

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Showers, Thunderstorms Will Accompany Rapid Rise In Temperatures Showers, Thunderstorms Will Accompany Rapid Rise In Temperatures
Showers, Thunderstorms Will Accompany Rapid Rise In Temperatures A sunny stretch will be followed by a warm front that will bring a round of showers and thunderstorms and a rapid rise in temperatures. In fact, high temps are expected to climb above normal for a change with some parts of the region even reaching the 80-degree mark. Here's what to expect. Thursday, May 14: Mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low 60s. Clouds will increase late in the afternoon and through the evening with showers likely overnight with the temperature falling to the low 50s. Friday, May 15: There will be a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon showers possible …

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Wet & Windy: Rainy Stretch Will Include Scattered Thunderstorms, Strong Wind Gusts Wet & Windy: Rainy Stretch Will Include Scattered Thunderstorms, Strong Wind Gusts
Wet & Windy: Rainy Stretch Will Include Scattered Thunderstorms, Strong Wind Gusts A slow-moving low-pressure system will result in an unsettled weather pattern the next couple of days with rain along with scattered thunderstorms packed with strong wind gusts. Morning showers will be followed by periods of rain at times throughout the day on Sunday, April 26, which will be a raw day with a high temperature around 50 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms will arrive after noontime. Wind will be out of the east between 10 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Periods of rain and drizzle will continue Sunday night into Monday, April 27, which will be an…

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Weekend Storm Will Follow Return Of More Seasonable Temperatures Weekend Storm Will Follow Return Of More Seasonable Temperatures
Weekend Storm Will Follow Return Of More Seasonable Temperatures A return to more seasonable temperatures will be followed by a storm system that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and rain to the region. Though it's too early to predict potential accumulation totals, the time frame for the storm is Saturday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Jan. 26. Wednesday, Jan. 22 will be sunny with a high temperature in the mid to upper 30s with wind-chill values between 20 and 3 degrees. Milder air arrives for Thursday, Jan. 23, which will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 40s and wind-chill values between 25 and 35 degrees. Friday, Jan. 24 will be partly …

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Likelihood Increases For Winter Storm This Weekend Likelihood Increases For Winter Storm This Weekend
Likelihood Increases For Winter Storm This Weekend There's now an increased likelihood for a storm expected to bring a snow and a wintry mix to the region at times this weekend. Though it's too early to predict potential accumulation totals, the time frame for the storm is overnight Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26. The rest of the workweek will be dry with milder air arriving for Thursday, Jan. 23 and Friday, Jan. 24. The high temperature will in the low to mid 40s both days under sunny skies, following a stretch of three straight bitterly cold days. Then comes the chance for a wintry mix and snow as the overnight low falls to…

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Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Temps In Teens Overnight Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Temps In Teens Overnight
Snow Showers Will Be Followed By Temps In Teens Overnight A round of scattered snow showers and flurries across the region will be followed by a blast of Arctic air that will dip temperatures in the teens overnight. The light snow is expected sometime after 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Little or no accumulation is expected. Related story: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region Then comes the plunge in temperatures overnight. After daytime high temperatures reached the upper 30s to near 40 on Sunday following Saturday's winter storm, overnight lows will be around 15 degrees, with wind-chill values between 5 and 15 degre…

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Complex Storm System Now Expected To Bring Accumulating Snow To Much Of Area Complex Storm System Now Expected To Bring Accumulating Snow To Much Of Area
Complex Storm System Now Expected To Bring Accumulating Snow To Much Of Area A complex storm system that will sweep through the area starting with rain will change over to snow with accumulations of up to 3 inches now expected in the region farthest north and inland. Here's what to expect: Friday, Jan. 3: Rain will be heavy through the morning commute. Precipitation will then taper off by noontime on a day in which the high temperature will be in the mid to the upper 40s.  A new round of rain is then expected to start late Friday night. Up to an inch of rainfall is possible through overnight Friday, with the low temperature around 40. Saturday, Jan. 4: Period…

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First Storm Of 2020 Will Follow Dry Start To New Year First Storm Of 2020 Will Follow Dry Start To New Year
First Storm Of 2020 Will Follow Dry Start To New Year New Year's Eve and New Year's Day marked not only the start of the new decade, but a respite from the stormy stretch of weather, with both days being dry. But a new, slow-moving storm system due to arrive on the second day of the new year will affect the region through the first half of the weekend. Here's what to expect: Wednesday, Jan. 1: Partly sunny and cold with the high temperature in the upper 30s but wind-chill values between 25 and 30 degrees. It will be clear overnight with the low temperature in the upper 20s. Thursday, Jan. 2: The day will start out cold with morning wind…

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Here's Latest On Developing Storm, Next Chances For Snow Here's Latest On Developing Storm, Next Chances For Snow
Here's Latest On Developing Storm, Next Chances For Snow A long stretch of dry days could be coming to an end in just a matter of hours, followed by a more significant storm starting later in the weekend. The day after Christmas, Thursday, Dec. 26, will also mark the end of a pattern of mostly sunny weather. Thursday will be cloudy with a high temperature in the low 40s and wind-chill values between 25 and 35 degrees. The chance for rain starts late Thursday night. The overnight low temperature will be in the low 30s farthest north and inland overnight, leading to a chance for snow. Farther south, the low temperature will be in the…

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Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff? Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff?
Snow Potential: Below-Normal Temps Projected - Could We Soon See Some White Stuff? Click here for an updated story - Late-Week Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow: Here Are Possible Scenarios While October was warmer compared to normal, it looks like November will trend much cooler. The latest six-to-10 day temperature outlook from the Climate Prediction Center is calling for below-normal temperatures in the region. (See first image above.) After three separate long-range forecasts predicted snowy and stormy winter in the area, the National Weather Service released a map showing the likely first day of snowfall for locations across the country. (See second image…

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