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Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February The chances have increased for a potentially major snowstorm that will end the month of January and usher in February, bringing a half-foot or more of accumulation. The storm moving west to east is expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 31, and linger into Tuesday, Feb. 2. (See the first image above.) The National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Jan. 28 that the storm could bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday.  'Strong Northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be po…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Nor'easter's Heavy Snow, Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages New Nor'easter's Heavy Snow, Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages
New Nor'easter's Heavy Snow, Strong Winds Could Cause Power Outages Click here for an updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As New Nor'easter Nears While some uncertainty still remains about the potential amount of snowfall from the fourth Nor'easter to hit the region this month, the heavy, wet snow, combined with strong winds, could lead to new power outages and tree damage. Winds will gust 30 to 35 mph along the coast during the height of the storm on Wednesday, 25 to 30 mph inland and 25 mph or less farther north. (See second image above.) Coastal flooding and beach erosion are also likely. Still, this will not be a powerhouse storm in terms…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Will Be Strongest Nor'easter Since January 'Bomb Cyclone' New Storm Will Be Strongest Nor'easter Since January 'Bomb Cyclone'
New Storm Will Be Strongest Nor'easter Since January 'Bomb Cyclone' Click here for an updated story: Flood Watch Issued As Nor'easter Nears Area Get set for the strongest storm since the "Bomb Cyclone" from early January as the area could see Nor'easter-type conditions on Friday. While this storm will fall short of the Bomb Cyclone's intensity and will not be as cold, it will still pack a wallop, according to AccuWeather.com. Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour or more are possible along the coast Friday night with beach erosion and coastal flooding possible. Light rain will arrive late in the afternoon Thursday and continue overnight into Friday …

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by Joe Lombardi