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New Round Of Gusty Thunderstorms Could Sweep Through Area New Round Of Gusty Thunderstorms Could Sweep Through Area
New Round Of Gusty Thunderstorms Could Sweep Through Area There could be a new round of thunderstorms with drenching rain, strong wind gusts and flashes of lightning on Saturday, June 6. It will remain partly sunny into the early afternoon on another warm day in which the high temperature will be in the mid 80s. Then a cold front will approach from the northwest bringing a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms from about 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Skies should then clear quickly with the cold front moving offshore early Saturday night.  Sunday, June 7 will be picture perfect and much more pleasant with sunny skies the high temperatur…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest
Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A round of scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages is sweeping through the area. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, radar indicated strong storms were located north of New York City, along a line extending from six miles northeast of Hopewell Junction in Dutchess County to Yorktown Heights in Northern Westchester. (See first image above.) Expect multiple lines/rounds of storms, the National Weather Service said, noting that heavy downpours could cause flooding, especially in low-lying areas with poor drainage.  The strong wind gusts could …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Round Of Storms Will Lead To Drop In Temperatures New Round Of Storms Will Lead To Drop In Temperatures
New Round Of Storms Will Lead To Drop In Temperatures A round of drenching thunderstorms will lead to a late-spring cold snap. Temperatures will fall to between 5 and 15 degrees below normal at the start of next week after the storm system moves through the region. Thursday, May 28, started out with patchy fog. It will be another humid day, but not as warm with the high temperature in the low 70s.  Morning drizzle will be followed by scattered showers during the day and evening. A broader area of showers and thunderstorms will arrive in the region as a cold front moves in from the Midwest on Friday, May 29.  There will be a chance…

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Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible
Severe Thunderstorms Will Bring Wind Gusts Up To 40 MPH With Hail Possible An approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of severe thunderstorms that will bring strong winds with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Up to a quarter-inch of rain is expected with higher amounts in the areas where the storms were heaviest. Tuesday's high temperature will be in the upper 50s, but the ushering in of the cold front with the storm will lead to a drop in temperatures. The overnight low temperature Tuesday int…

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Cold Front With Late-Week Chance For Snow Will Follow Spring Fling Cold Front With Late-Week Chance For Snow Will Follow Spring Fling
Cold Front With Late-Week Chance For Snow Will Follow Spring Fling What's seemed like a spring weekend due to temperatures more typical for June than January will be followed by the arrival of a cold front and then, a possible round of snow late in the week. Here's what to expect through the end of the week: Sunday, Jan. 12: Gradual clearing will continue throughout the day following the round of moderate to heavy rain early in the morning as the high temperature hits the low to mid 60s. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Sunday, with wind gusts up 50 miles per hour expected, and some scattered power outages possible. There will be a drop…

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Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area New Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections, Time Frame For Storm Projected snowfall totals have been adjusted for the slow-moving storm system sweeping through the area, with higher amounts now projected farther south. The changeover from rain to snow will happen overnight Tuesday, Dec. 10 into Wednesday, Dec. 11. Winter Weather Advisories are now in effect for New York City and Long Island as well as Westchester and Fairfield counties from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. (See first image above.) Generally, 2-3 inches of snowfall is still being predicted for areas…

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Sunny Last Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Scattered Storms, Big Change In Weather Pattern Sunny Last Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Scattered Storms, Big Change In Weather Pattern
Sunny Last Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Scattered Storms, Big Change In Weather Pattern The summer of 2019 will be one for the books in just a matter of hours, and then a big change in the weather pattern will come, along with the end of a long stretch of dry days. So it's fitting that Sunday, Sept. 22, the last day of summer, will be, well, summer-like with the high temperature well above normal. It will be warm, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid 80s with plenty of sunshine and higher humidity. It could be the warmest last day of summer since 1980, in fact. The first day of fall, Monday, Sept. 23, could be even warmer with a high temperature in the mid 80s under…

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Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute
Isolated, Gusty Severe Storms Pose Threat For Evening Commute Warm, humid and sticky weather will end as a cold front passes through, but with it will come showers and a chance for isolated, gusty severe thunderstorms during the evening commute on Thursday, Sept. 12. The chance for showers and thunderstorms starts on Thursday morning. After 3 p.m. showers become likely with the scattered storms moving in along with the cold front, which will result in a rare drop in the temperature in the afternoon, from a high of around 72 degrees to the mid to upper 60s during a cloudy day. The chance for showers and storms continues through around 8 p.m. Thursday. …

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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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Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts
Severe Weather Alert: Multiple Rounds Of Storms Will Bring Drenching Rain, Damaging Wind Gusts Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Area: Tornadoes, Hail Possible Severe thunderstorms accompanying a cold front will bring drenching rain, flash flooding, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts to the area, along with relief following the heat wave. The storm chance starts at around noontime on Monday, July 22, which will be mostly cloudy and much less warm, with a high temperature in the low 80. Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop and move across the area starting Monday afternoon and continuing through early Tu…

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Feeling The Heat? Here's When We'll See Relief From The Extreme Weather Feeling The Heat? Here's When We'll See Relief From The Extreme Weather
Feeling The Heat? Here's When We'll See Relief From The Extreme Weather Get ready for a Sunday scorcher. There's good news though. It won't be long before we see some relief from the extreme heat. But first, the weekend will wrap up with another day of sweltering heat and humidity, with that combination making the day's high temperature in the mid 90s making it feel more like it's between 100 and 105 degrees, depending on the location. (For a look at the latest, updated projected maximum heat index temperatures for Sunday, check the first image above.) An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Sunday, July 21. An Air Quality Alert is in effect …

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Drenching Downpours Possible During New Round Of Thunderstorms Drenching Downpours Possible During New Round Of Thunderstorms
Drenching Downpours Possible During New Round Of Thunderstorms Drenching downpours are possible as an approaching cold front will bring a new round of thunderstorms to the area.  Thursday, July 11 has started out partly sunny with high humidity of more than 80 percent -- conditions ripe for storms. Showers and thunderstorms will develop in the afternoon Thursday, becoming more widespread at night, with the potential for localized flooding. The high temperature will be in the low 80s. The chance for showers and thunderstorms starts at 2 p.m. Thursday. Storms become likely in the evening, with some of the storms producing heavy rain and gusty wind…

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