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Strong Winds, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Through Weekend In Northeast: 5-Day Forecast Strong Winds, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Through Weekend In Northeast: 5-Day Forecast
Strong Winds, Dry Conditions Raise Fire Risk Through Weekend In Northeast: 5-Day Forecast Lingering dry conditions, couple with strong winds, will lead to an increased risk of fire spread through the weekend. Wind speeds on Friday, Nov. 15 will be 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts up to 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Low humidity values of 20 to 25 percent will enhance the risk of fires. Ninety-six percent of the Northeast is now experiencing abnormally dry to drought conditions, according to the United States Drought Monitor. After a cloudy start on Friday, it will gradually become partly to mostly sunny with high temperatures generall…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day
Separate Rounds Of Storms Headed To Region: Here's What To Expect Each Day Separate storm chances are lining up for the next few days, marking the start of a more unsettled stretch of weather that could bring more frequent precipitation.  Sunday, July 17 will start off with partly sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the low 80s. Keep an eye out for the chance of showers and storms Sunday evening and into the overnight, mainly in the areas shown in the first image above. A more potent and widespread storm system on track for Monday, July 18 is expected to arrive in the afternoon on a mostly cloudy day with a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Separate Storm Chances, Much-Needed Relief From Drought Conditions Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Separate Storm Chances, Much-Needed Relief From Drought Conditions
Unsettled Stretch Will Bring Separate Storm Chances, Much-Needed Relief From Drought Conditions As brown lawns abound, there is relief on the way from the drought conditions that have been escalating throughout the Northeast. Separate storm chances are expected to start a more unsettled stretch of weather that could bring more frequent precipitation.  There could be some precipitation at times on both Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the low 80s with scattered showers at times and the chance for pop-up thunderstorms, especially in the evening. It will be a bit brighte…

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by Joe Lombardi