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Stormy Start To Thanksgiving Eve Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Stormy Start To Thanksgiving Eve Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Stormy Start To Thanksgiving Eve Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast A potent Thanksgiving Eve storm packed with heavy rains and gusty winds is causing flooding and travel delays as it moves toward the east before a big change in the weather pattern arrives just in time for Turkey Day. "Some roads and low-lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Nov. 22. "Motorists from northern Pennsylvania to interior Maine may encounter …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing
New Storm System Could Dump 3-Plus Inches Of Rainfall To Much Of Region: Here's Timing The return of an unsettled weather pattern will usher in a new slow-moving storm system that will bring rain, heavy at times, with a risk of flooding in much of the Northeast, with areas farthest south and east set to get the most rainfall. New update - Flash Flood Threat: Projected Rainfall Totals Increase For Potent Coastal Storm Areas south of the I-84 corridor will see a widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain starting late Thursday night, Sept. 28 into Saturday morning, Sept. 30, with much of the rainfall falling Friday morning, Sept. 29 into Friday evening, the National…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds
New Severe Weather Threat: Here's Timing For More Storms With Flooding Downpours, Strong Winds More potentially severe scattered thunderstorms are once again expected to sweep through the region for the second half of the weekend after previous activity resulted in downed trees and thousands of power outages the previous three days. The next window for storm activity is in the afternoon and evening on Sunday, Sept. 10.  "Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms along a stalled frontal boundary could produce locally heavy downpours this afternoon and evening," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Sunday morning. The mai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Trees In Hudson Valley Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Trees In Hudson Valley
Power Outages: Winds Knock Down Wires, Trees In Hudson Valley As a powerful cold front brings heavy winds and freezing Arctic air to the Hudson Valley, thousands of customers have been left without power from fallen trees and power lines.  The front arrived on Friday, Feb. 3, also bringing a blast of cold Arctic air that along with the damaging wind gusts, is making temperatures feel below-freezing at times. Related story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As 'Extremely Dangerous' Arctic Blast Arrives As the Hudson Valley gets battered by the wind and cold, thousands of people have found themselves without electricity.  A…

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by Ben Crnic
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Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Rounds of scattered thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe, will slice through the region with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour or higher possible, along with possible hail. The time frame for the system is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. "Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening, with the main threat being damaging winds," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning. Tuesday will start off partly sunny before the scatter…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Time Frame For Storm System With Damaging Winds, Possible Hail, Tornadoes Here's Time Frame For Storm System With Damaging Winds, Possible Hail, Tornadoes
Here's Time Frame For Storm System With Damaging Winds, Possible Hail, Tornadoes A strong system with thunderstorms will bring damaging winds that could cause power outages with hail and isolated tornadoes possible. The current time frame for the system is from mid-afternoon to the evening on Monday, May 16, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday, May 15 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon with scattered thunderstorms possible at night. Sunday's high temperature will again be in the low to mid 70s. The stronger storm system on Monday could produce heavy rainfall, small hail, isolated tornadoes, with wind gusts of up to 80 mi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Severe Storm System With Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Possible Hail Here's Timing For Severe Storm System With Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Possible Hail
Here's Timing For Severe Storm System With Damaging Wind Gusts, Heavy Downpours, Possible Hail A massive storm system will bring damaging wind gusts, heavy downpours, and possible hail to the region. The system will arrive in this region in the early to mid afternoon Thursday, April 14, with scattered storm activity lasting at times until the late evening, according to the National Weather Service.  In addition to torrential downpours and hail, there will be strong wind gusts, says AccuWeather.com, which added that "the storms can grow strong enough to break tree limbs and cause localized power outages.  "Downpours can be intense enough to lead to brief street and hig…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a major new winter storm that is moving toward the Northeast. The storm is expected to arrive in this region in the overnight hours late Thursday, Feb. 24 into Friday, Feb. 25, with most areas seeing several inches to as much as a half-foot in some spots. "Snow is expected to develop Thursday night, changing over to a wintry mix and/or rain on Friday," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning, Feb. 23. "At this time, 2 to 5 inches of snow is possible before the c…

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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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Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive
Icy Mix Will Be Followed By Deep Freeze As Arctic Air Mass, Coldest Temps Of Season Arrive A new round of freezing rain accompanying a cold front will be followed by the arrival of an arctic air mass that will result in a plunge in temperatures. There have been reports of hazardous travel in areas that precipitation falls and temperatures remain below freezing on Sunday morning, Jan. 9, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon Sunday in areas north of New York City and Long Island, not including eastern Connecticut. "Slow down and use caution while traveling," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released Sunday morning.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have increased for a winter storm that is threatening to make for a potentially hazardous morning commute. The time frame for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. A general 3 to 5 inches of accumulation is now expected, including in areas as far south as New York City and Long Island, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement released Thursday morning. (First image above.) "Plan on slippery road conditions," the statement said. "The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute." "Snowfall …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk
Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk A rapidly developing, rare fall Nor'easter will bring heavy downpours, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts to the region that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity is Monday evening, Oct. 25 through Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26. (See the first and second images above.) Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are possible. For projected rainfall totals, click on the third image above. Rainfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, and heavy rain may produce areas of flash flooding, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible Ida, now a tropical depression, is sweeping toward the Northeast with periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, flash flooding expected in the region with isolated tornadoes possible. Ida is moving through the central Appalachians as it heads northward, with an enhanced risk of tornadoes across parts of the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Significant and life-threatening flash flooding is likely from the Mid-Atlantic into southern New England, especially across highly urbanized metropolitan areas and areas of steep terrain, the National Hurricane Center said.  Earlier Report -&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Will Sweep Through With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages Storm System Will Sweep Through With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages
Storm System Will Sweep Through With Strong Wind Gusts That Could Cause Power Outages A cold front will usher in a storm system that will be sweep through the area, accompanied by rain, scattered thunderstorms with strong winds and rumbles of thunder.  A few of the thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts. could cause power outages, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Sunday morning, Nov. 15. Clouds will increase Sunday morning with scattered showers moving in from west to east in the late afternoon on a day in which the high temperature will be in the low to mid 50s. Rain will develop at around nightfall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions, National Weather Service Warns Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions, National Weather Service Warns
Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions, National Weather Service Warns Skies have cleared following a complex storm that brought mainly a wintry mix and ice to the region, but don't let the sunny start to the day on Wednesday, Dec. 18 fool you. A few snow squalls are possible in the afternoon into the evening. The squalls could produce brief significant reductions in visibility, higher winds and a quick coating of snow, causing potentially hazardous travel conditions, the National Weather Service warned in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued Wednesday morning. The high temperature will be in the mid 30s with wind out of the west between 10…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days
Heavy Thunderstorms Will Follow Stretch Of Pleasant Days A picture-perfect stretch of dry and comfortable days will be followed by a new round of showers and heavy thunderstorms. The high-pressure system that resulted in a pleasant weekend will hang around for one more day before it gets stormy. Monday, Aug. 12 will be mostly sunny and again pleasant with a high in the low 80s. But then the high-pressure system will weaken and veer east, with a low-pressure system moving in. Tuesday, Aug. 13 will start out mostly cloudy on a day in which the high temperature will be in the upper 70s. The storm system will arrive after noontime Tuesday, with t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms
March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms The light snow that ushered in the first day of March on Friday morning caused slippery travel and delayed school starts. But it was just a preview of coming attractions with three -- yes, three -- more storms expected the next three days. Did we mention yet that March has come roaring in like a lion? After a cloudy day Friday with a high temperature in the upper 30s, another round of snow moves in after 1 a.m. Saturday, March 2. Expect at least 1 to 3 inches of snowfall before the snow tapers off around 10 a.m. Saturday. Saturday's high temperature will climb to nearly 40 with wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Round Of Snow Could Make For Slippery Morning Commute Round Of Snow Could Make For Slippery Morning Commute
Round Of Snow Could Make For Slippery Morning Commute Click here for an updated story: Round Of Snow Now Expected To Arrive Earlier A fast-moving, widespread clipper system will bring light accumulating snow to the region that could make for a slippery commute on Thursday morning, Jan. 3. Wednesday, Jan. 2 will be partly sunny with a high in the upper-30s and a wind-chill factor between 30 and 35 degrees. Snow should arrive after 1 a.m. Thursday, with the snow chance continuing until around 8 a.m. Thursday. About a half-inch to up to 1 inch of accumulation is expected, the National Weather Service said …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Possible: Scattered Storms With Locally Heavy Rain Possible Severe Weather Possible: Scattered Storms With Locally Heavy Rain Possible
Severe Weather Possible: Scattered Storms With Locally Heavy Rain Possible The second day of October will be marked by warmer temperatures and a chance of scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rain possible. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the mid-70s. The storm chance will start after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon and continue through the evening. Some of the storms could be severe and produce minor urban flooding. There is also a marginal risk for flash flooding, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Tuesday morning. Storms are possible until around midnight. Rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half-inch are poss…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stormy, Steamy Stretch: When Will We See Some Relief? Stormy, Steamy Stretch: When Will We See Some Relief?
Stormy, Steamy Stretch: When Will We See Some Relief? Introducing Daily Voice's Local News App: Download It Now Showers and thunderstorms arrived in the area overnight, signaling the start of a stretch of stormy, steamy days. But there is relief in sight. While it won't rain throughout the day Sunday, a chance of showers and storms will continue through the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to impact the area through early Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said in a new Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued Sunday morning.  Heavy, though widely scattered, thunderstorms on Tuesday, accompanied by gusty wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Bring A Bit Of Everything Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Bring A Bit Of Everything
Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Bring A Bit Of Everything If you like unpredictability, you'll love this week's weather forecast. An unsettled pattern will bring a bit of everything straight through into the weekend: showers, rain, downpours, thunderstorms, possible flooding and even fog for good measure. One thing that will be in short supply will be sunshine, with Monday afternoon and Thursday possible exceptions. After a high temperature around 70 on Monday, it will warm up Tuesday into the lower-80s before a cold front will lead to a drop into mid to upper 60s on Wednesday. The front will be accompanied by thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area
Quick-Moving Storm Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Area Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area This is no early April Fool's Day joke, folks. Just when you thought it was safe to put away your snow and ice scrapers comes word that a storm system is expected to bring a return of wintry weather to the area overnight Sunday into Monday. The quick-moving low-pressure system will likely bring a light accumulating snowfall to the region, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement released early Saturday morning.  The storm could result in hazardous travel c…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Nor'easter Now Expected To Bring Significant Snowfall To Area New Nor'easter Now Expected To Bring Significant Snowfall To Area
New Nor'easter Now Expected To Bring Significant Snowfall To Area Click here for an updated story: Latest Snowfall Projections For New Nor'easter  Just hours after "Springing forward," with clocks moving ahead one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time, comes a stark reminder that we are still very much in winter. The third Nor'easter to hit the area this month has the potential to bring a significant amount of snowfall with it Monday night into Tuesday, the National Weather Service said on Sunday morning in a Hazardous Weather Statement. The projected snowfall accumulation for the entire tristate region for the storm is 3 to 6 inches, wi…

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by Joe Lombardi