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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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Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region
Nor'easter Will Bring Soaking Rainfall To Region Click here for an updated story: Here's the latest on season's first Nor'easter  The storm, which has developed off the Delmarva Peninsula, is intensifying it moves north, will arrive Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 16 and continue overnight before ending Thursday morning, Oct. 17. Preliminary forecast rainfall amounts are around 1.5 to 2 inches with locally heavier amounts. Widespread flooding is not expected, but isolated minor flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas is possible. Coastal Flood Advisories and Coastal Flood Statements are in effect for the high-tide cycle fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather
Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather A dry start to the week will be followed by a round of steady rain. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Monday, Oct. 14: There will be gradual clearing after a cloudy morning on Columbus Day. The afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Sunny with a high temperature in the low 60s. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Rain will arrive after 2 p.m. and continue at times through midnight. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. The high temperature will be around 65 degrees. Thursday, Oct. 17: Partly sunny with a high temperature near 60 degrees. Thre…

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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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Slow-Moving Cold Front Will Bring Rain, Showers To Area Slow-Moving Cold Front Will Bring Rain, Showers To Area
Slow-Moving Cold Front Will Bring Rain, Showers To Area A slow-moving cold front will bring rain and showers to the area. While there will be some precipitation early in the week, the development of an ocean storm in the Atlantic will bring steadier rain in the middle of the week. For projected rainfall totals for the next few days, see the image above. Here's a look at what to expect: Monday, Oct. 7: It will be warmer, with the high temperature in the low 70s on a mostly cloudy day. Rain and showers will arrive after 2 p.m. and continue on and off through the overnight, with some soaking rain at times. Tuesday, Oct. 8: It will be breezy…

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Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms
Potentially Record-Breaking Heat Will Be Followed By Showers, Storms Potentially record-breaking heat will be followed by a cold front bringing showers and scattered thunderstorms. Here's what to expect: Wednesday, Oct. 2: Temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 80s on a partly sunny day. The chance for showers and storms starts at 3 p.m. The storm chance remains until 8 p.m. Showers are possible through late in the evening. Thursday, Oct. 3: Temperatures will drop thanks to a storm system that could bring up to a half-inch of rain on a cloudy day with a high temperature of around 60 degrees. The chance for more rain remains for the overnight. Friday,…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Sweeping Through Area With rounds of strong thunderstorms now sweeping through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 for the entire area.  Be on the lookout for rapidly changing weather conditions into the evening, the National Weather Service said. The chance for storm activity will continue for several hours after the watch ends, until 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. During that time, more than an inch of rainfall is likely, with locally higher amounts. The main threat will be damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible that could bring down trees, …

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Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Pattern Will Last Days; Here's When To Expect Severe Weather Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Pattern Will Last Days; Here's When To Expect Severe Weather
Stormy Stretch: Unsettled Pattern Will Last Days; Here's When To Expect Severe Weather Get set for an unsettled stretch of weather with the chance of some showers or thunderstorms at almost any time over the next few days. An increase in humidity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 will lead to conditions conducive for storms. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m. on a cloudy day with a high in the mid 80s. Wednesday, Aug. 7 will be the stormiest day of the week with some of those storms being severe, with the main threat being gusty winds. Drenching rain, thunder, frequent lightning and local flash flooding are also expected. Isolated storm activity will begin …

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New Round Of Severe Storms Will Include Drenching Rain, Lightning, Flash Flooding New Round Of Severe Storms Will Include Drenching Rain, Lightning, Flash Flooding
New Round Of Severe Storms Will Include Drenching Rain, Lightning, Flash Flooding A dry start to the workweek will be followed by an unsettled stretch that will include a new round of severe storms. Monday, Aug. 5 will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high temperature in the low 80s. An increase in humidity on Tuesday, Aug. 6 will lead to conditions conducive for storms. On a mostly cloudy day with a high in the mid 80s, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms both in the morning and in the evening. Wednesday, Aug. 7 will be the stormiest day of the week with some of those storms being severe, with the main threat being gusty winds. Drenching rain, thund…

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Severe Weather Alert: Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Lightning, Damaging Wind Gusts Severe Weather Alert: Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Lightning, Damaging Wind Gusts
Severe Weather Alert: Storms Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Lightning, Damaging Wind Gusts Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH; Hail, Flooding Possible The month of July will go out with a boom. In the form, that is, of severe thunderstorms that will bring drenching downpours, thunder, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts to the region on Wednesday, July 31. The storms will lead to a change in the string of hot and humid weather. Localized flash flooding is also possible, the National Weather Service said Wednesday morning in a Hazardous Weather Statement. There is a slight chance of scattered showers…

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New Round Of Isolated Thunderstorms Possible On Hot, Humid Day New Round Of Isolated Thunderstorms Possible On Hot, Humid Day
New Round Of Isolated Thunderstorms Possible On Hot, Humid Day Heat and humidity will combine for conditions ripe for isolated thunderstorms as the workweek starts before more widespread storms move in at midweek. Storms will be possible on Monday, July 29, starting in the afternoon and continuing through the evening, on a mostly sunny day with a high temperature around 90 degrees. Tuesday, July 30 will also be mostly sunny with a high temperature again around 90 with a chance of storms starting in the afternoon. Thunderstorms become likely starting on Wednesday morning, July 31 with isolated storms continuing throughout the afternoon and evening on a…

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Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area The severe thunderstorms that brought torrential rain, frequent lightning, huge hailstones and damaging wind gusts have moved out of the area, but flooding will be a concern on Tuesday, July 23. Most of the steady and strong storm activity ended by midnight, but thousands of residents in the region remain without power and scattered rounds of heavy rain have been making the morning commute a challenging one for many. Flash Flood Watches and Warnings will be in effect until noon Tuesday for most of the area as a cold front has finally pushed through, leading to cooler and comfortab…

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