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Kensington, MD
Weather
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power As Flash Floods Slam Maryland (Developing) Crews are working around the clock to repair hundreds of outages reported across the DMV as flash floods wreaked havoc across the region. Thousands were without power as of 8:15 p.m. on Monday, July 14, as storms rolled through the area, sending flood waters flowing and causing chaos for residents and businesses. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday night, there were reports of flash flooding throughout the region, with as many as three inches of rain falling per hour, according to reports. Weather expected 5p-10p @MontgomeryCoMD (possibly 2-3 inches of rain per hour.)***@mcfrs upstaffing Sw…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
News
Stifling Heat Prompts Desperate Pleas From Forecasters Across NJ, PA Stifling Heat Prompts Desperate Pleas From Forecasters Across NJ, PA
Stifling Heat Prompts Desperate Pleas From Forecasters Across NJ, PA Temperatures will be the hottest they've been in this stretch of heat this weekend in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, say forecasters urging residents to limit time outside. A heat advisory and excessive heat warning have been issued across both states Saturday, June 22.  Heat index values could exceed 100° this weekend, the National Weather Service said, noting actual temps will spike up to 95 degrees on Saturday, and 98 degrees on Sunday, June 23. A heat advisory has been issued through 6 a.m. Sunday, and an excessive heat warning goes into effect Sunday across the Jersey Shore, m…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mechanicsville, MD
Weather
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA The region is bracing for severe storms that are expected to smash through the region on Monday night. A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, as the area is expected to be battered by thunderstorms. Tornadoes are "likely," according to officials, with storms bringing ping pong-sized hail, and wind gusts approaching 75 mph. 🌪️A Tornado WATCH has been issued for @MontgomeryCoMD until 9p today. Keep an eye on the sky & monitor rapidly changing weather conditions…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Potentially severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and small to large hail are expected to sweep through the region. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said. After a partly cloudy start to the day on Wednesday, June 3, showers will become likely after noontime on a day in which the high temperature will be around 80 degrees. It will be blustery with 6-10 mile-per-hour winds and gusts up to 25 miles per hour. The window for thunderstorm activity is from around 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, with the highest likelihood in the early evening…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stamford, CT
Weather
Police Caution Drivers As Severe Storms Approach Connecticut Police Caution Drivers As Severe Storms Approach Connecticut
Police Caution Drivers As Severe Storms Approach Connecticut Related story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Fairfield County, Tornado Watch For Parts Of Western CT Connecticut State Police are cautioning motorists to exercise extra caution during the evening commute as the region braces for the latest round of wild weather that is expected to hit the area on Tuesday. A tornado watch was issued in parts of Connecticut on Tuesday, as whipping winds, heavy rain and potential flooding are expected in the area, with the heaviest rain expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Fairfield County until 11 p.m. In advance…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Police & Fire
State Police Warn Motorists Of Whiteout, Hazardous Travel Conditions State Police Warn Motorists Of Whiteout, Hazardous Travel Conditions
State Police Warn Motorists Of Whiteout, Hazardous Travel Conditions State Police would like to remind motorists to use extreme caution while traveling on all roadways from the morning hours on Wednesday March 7 through Thursday March 8.  Avoid unnecessary travel and be alert for potential road closures, members of Troop K said in a news statement. State Police Troop K members will be out across the region checking all major routes of travel to ensure that motorists are as safe as possible.  Motorists traveling in areas impacted by the snow are asked to leave with extra time to make a slow and careful drive to your destination. With the arrival of inclemen…

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by Jon Craig