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Damaging Winds, Downpours Take Aim At DMV: Updated Timing Damaging Winds, Downpours Take Aim At DMV: Updated Timing
Damaging Winds, Downpours Take Aim At DMV: Updated Timing A new round of scattered thunderstorms is en route Sunday night, June 14, into early Monday morning. June 15. The storms will be tied to a strong cold front moving through NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, MD, and VA, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says the severe thunderstorm risk stretches from parts of Georgia and the Carolinas northward through New York state, western New England, and into part of southern Quebec. That puts several major cities in or near the risk zone, including Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City, and Montreal. The most likely wind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor’easter Turns Deadly: Woman Killed During Height Of Storm Nor’easter Turns Deadly: Woman Killed During Height Of Storm
Nor’easter Turns Deadly: Woman Killed During Height Of Storm A powerful gust turned deadly on a New York sidewalk when a loose solar panel slammed into a 76‑year‑old woman as the Nor’easter whipped through Brooklyn. Police said the victim, identified as Lyudmila Braun, was struck late Sunday morning, Oct. 12, in Coney Island,  near Ocean Parkway and West Brighton Avenue, steps from an entrance to the elevated Q train line.  She had been walking to a nearby grocery store when the panel, measuring roughly 41 by 87 inches, detached from a steel carport in a parking lot and sailed about 20 feet into an adjacent pedestrian walkway, according to …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Monster Hurricane Gabrielle Now Packing 140 MPH Winds: From Cat 1 To Cat 4 In Hours Monster Hurricane Gabrielle Now Packing 140 MPH Winds: From Cat 1 To Cat 4 In Hours
Monster Hurricane Gabrielle Now Packing 140 MPH Winds: From Cat 1 To Cat 4 In Hours Fueled by bath-warm waters and favorable winds, Hurricane Gabrielle has vaulted to Category 4 strength, unleashing sustained winds of about 140 mph and still poised to intensify. What’s New Gabrielle’s leap was dramatic: it climbed from Category 1 to Category 3 and then to Category 4 all during the day on Monday, Sept. 22, according to the National Hurricane Center.  The storm was centered roughly 180 miles southeast of Bermuda Monday afternoon, moving northeast near 12 mph, with forecasters cautioning that additional strengthening is possible as it passes east of the island and charg…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing The Atlantic hurricane season is about to heat up, with forecasters predicting the first hurricane of 2025 will form this week and could intensify into a major storm as it churns westward across open waters. Now a tropical rainstorm, the system developed near the Cabo Verde Islands in the central Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. New Update: Major Hurricane Possible As Atlantic System Likely To Rapidly Strengthen On Sunday, Aug. 10, AccuWeather became the first source to issue a track and intensity forecast for the system, which is projected to strengthen late in the week and could reach …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Zone Concerns: Forecasters Watch Atlantic Development Tropical Storm Zone Concerns: Forecasters Watch Atlantic Development
Tropical Storm Zone Concerns: Forecasters Watch Atlantic Development A brewing storm cluster between the southeastern US coast and Bermuda is drawing close scrutiny from meteorologists, as conditions become increasingly favorable for tropical development in the coming days.  Updated story - Tropical Storm Forms: Dexter To Bring Rough Surf To East Coast With the typically quiet late July period giving way to warmer waters and a stalled front, the Atlantic may soon see its next named storm — Dexter — emerge from this volatile zone. Forecasters are monitoring the area for potential tropical formation between Saturday, Aug. 2, and Tuesday, Aug. 5.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Some severe weather is expected in DC, Maryland, and Virginia as storms approach the region, bringing potential hail and possibly even a tornado, forecasters warn. An alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday, June 8, advising that there is a risk in the DMV region for severe thunderstorms. There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening in areas highlighted in yellow. A Flood Watch is also in effect for areas in dark green (second map on the right). #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/XMNAp3APJM — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…

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by Zak Failla
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Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach
Tornado, Flood Watches Issued Across DMV As Severe Storms Approach A powerful storm system is sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic, prompting tornado watches and flood alerts across the DMV region on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado watch effective until 8 PM for parts of central Virginia, the eastern West Virginia panhandle, and surrounding areas, authorities announced.  Severe storms are expected to roll through the region on Friday. National Weather Service A flood watch is also in effect for the entire region, with forecasts predicting up to five inches of rain and the potential for flash flooding. There…

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by Zak Failla
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Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Forecasters are cautioning that some wild weather may be moving through the DMV region through the weekend as the area braces for possible snow storms in parts of the area. A "Special Weather Statement" was issued by the National Weather Service advising that wind gusts possibly approaching 50 mph may be on the way on Wednesday night, bringing with it a strong cold front and possibly a taste of winter weather in the mountains. Mild temps continue ahead of strong cold front today. The front will deliver increased rain chances & gusty winds later this evening into tonight. Upper level …

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by Zak Failla
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Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…

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by Zak Failla
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Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week
Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week The Northeast is in for a wild week of weather. AccuWeather forecasters say episodes of drenching rain and heavy winds are working their way across the country and are expected to arrive in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 6. AccuWeather The above AccuWeather map shows which part of the region will be most impacted by the storms arriving Tuesday afternoon and lasting into the evening. Those include the Pennsylvania-Maryland border, South Jersey, and the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Tuesday will be sunny and hot with a high of 90 before storms roll in,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Potentially Damaging Thunderstorms Expected To Develop In DMV Region, Forecasters Warn Potentially Damaging Thunderstorms Expected To Develop In DMV Region, Forecasters Warn
Potentially Damaging Thunderstorms Expected To Develop In DMV Region, Forecasters Warn The stifling heat in the DMV on Wednesday could turn into possibly strong or severe storms throughout parts of the region. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s throughout the afternoon on June 26 with thunderstorms developing later in the day, with potentially damaging winds that could impact residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Keep an eye on upcoming forecasts for possible storms developing. And stay cool and hydrated out there. https://t.co/zu35K15ssP — Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) (@MDMEMA) June 26, 2024 According to AccuWeather forecasters, the s…

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by Zak Failla
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Thunderstorms, Heavy Winds Heading Toward Virginia, Maryland: Forecasters Thunderstorms, Heavy Winds Heading Toward Virginia, Maryland: Forecasters
Thunderstorms, Heavy Winds Heading Toward Virginia, Maryland: Forecasters Several rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the DMV region on Wednesday, forecasters say. The National Weather Service issued an alert cautioning that storms were incoming and could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph in some parts of the area. A Flood Watch was also put in effect for the DC/Baltimore metro areas that will be in effect from noon through 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. "A pair of low pressure systems tracking across the eastern half of the country will trigger scattered to isolated showers and thunderstorms across much of the region to…

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by Zak Failla