White Plains, NY
Weather
Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
Round Of Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern Relief from the extreme heat is coming thanks to a round of thunderstorms that will sweep through the region. After temperatures climb to around 90 degrees on another hazy, hot, and humid day on Friday, Aug. 27, scattered thunderstorms will begin to erupt in the mid to late afternoon. The chance for showers and storms will increase overnight and continue through the overnight into Saturday, Aug. 28. Saturday's high temperature will only be in the mid 70s after several days of temperatures near, at, or above 90 degrees. The could be more showers and storms in the morning Saturday, which wi…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Mamaroneck, NY
Weather
Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Here Comes Fred: Storm Will Bring Downpours, Localized Flooding, Isolated Tornadoes Possible The remnants of Fred, which is now a Post-Tropical Cyclone, will bring locally heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding to the region, with isolated tornadoes possible. The time frame for the main brunt of storm activity in the area will be Wednesday night, Aug. 18 into around noontime Thursday, Aug. 19. For a look at the latest projected track and timing for Fred, see the first image above. The highest chance for flooding will be to the north and west. (Click on the second image above.) Generally, 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is now expected in this area, with locally high…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
Weather
Here's When Tropical Depression Fred Will Bring Heavy Rain, Drenching Downpours To Region Here's When Tropical Depression Fred Will Bring Heavy Rain, Drenching Downpours To Region
Here's When Tropical Depression Fred Will Bring Heavy Rain, Drenching Downpours To Region Tropical Storm turned Depression Fred will affect the region with steady rain and some drenching downpours this week as it treks north. At 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, the center of Fred was located near Columbus, Georgia. It has maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour with higher gusts. The time frame for the heavy rain and occasional downpours in this area is Wednesday night, Aug. 18 into Thursday, Aug. 19.  Most of the region will see about 2 inches of rainfall (light green in the image above) with up to 4 inches in some parts of the region. (Dark green.) Tuesday will be mos…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail, Isolated Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A new round of strong thunderstorms with gusty winds, heavy rain, and possible hail will sweep through the region. An isolated tornado is not out of the question, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued on Thursday, July 29. The time frame for storm activity is from mid-afternoon until late in the evening on Thursday. "Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon through tonight may result in an isolated to scattered threat for flash flooding," the National Weather Service said. "Locations that are urban, low-lying, drain p…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Tuesday, July 27 will be warm with a hazy mix of sun and clouds. The high temperature will be in the upper 80s. Scattered storms will arrive late in the evening and continue into the overnight. A few storms may be severe with strong to damaging winds, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Tuesday morning. The highest likelihood for storms is in areas farther north. (Areas in dark green in the image above.) Then comes…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern
New Round Of Showers, Thunderstorms Will Bring Big Change In Weather Pattern An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms that will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. Tuesday, July 20 will be hot, and humid, with spotty storms farther north and inland. (See the first image above.) The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 80s with hazy sunshine. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread throughout the region on Wednesday, July 21.  Storms will arrive late in the morning as the cold front nears. (Click on the second image above.) Some of the storms could produce gusty winds.  Storm activity…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms
Here's Number Of Area Residents Still Without Power After New Round Of Storms Thousands in the area are still without power following the recent rash of storms that rolled through the region. Utility crews from Central Hudson have been working around the clock to restore power to more than 35,000 customers who have been impacted by thunderstorms that began toppling trees and felling power lines on Tuesday, July 6. “We continue to have our full complement of more than 340 line and tree professionals, along with hundreds of employees working in support roles day and night to restore power to our customers as safely and efficiently as possible,” Central Hudson Vice Pre…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Weather
Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Continue Into July 4th Weekend: How Long Will It Last? Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Continue Into July 4th Weekend: How Long Will It Last?
Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Continue Into July 4th Weekend: How Long Will It Last? An unsettled weather pattern that has brought rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue into the July 4th weekend. It won't be a complete washout at all, but the chance for spotty storms and showers will be a daily occurrence throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. But there is good news at the tail-end of the long weekend as conditions will gradually improve. Here's the five-day forecast: Friday, July 2: It will be cloudy throughout the day with a high temperature in the mid 70s. There will be showers at times throughout the morning, with thund…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
Weather
Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Lightning Could Cause Power Outages In Region Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Lightning Could Cause Power Outages In Region
Strong Storms With Damaging Winds, Lightning Could Cause Power Outages In Region A slow-moving cold front will be accompanied by a round of strong to severe thunderstorms that could cause scattered power outages in the region, while also bringing about an end to the heatwave. The time frame for storm activity on Wednesday, June 30 is from the afternoon into the evening.  Storms will be accompanied by damaging wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, frequent lightning, locally heavy downpours, and flash flooding. Isolated tornadoes are possible. The storms could cause tree limbs to snap and topple trees onto power lines, causing outages. It will be hazy, hot, and h…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Elizabeth, NJ
Weather
Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week
Summer's 2nd Heat Wave To Scorch The Northeast This Week The second heat wave of Summer 2021 is here in the Northeast and expected to last throughout the week, forecasters say. The hottest days of the week will likely be on Monday and Tuesday, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms all week. It could feel like it's between 100 and 105 degrees in North Jersey and Southeastern PA, while South Jersey will be between 90 and 95 degrees, AccuWeather reports. The heat wave -- three-straight days of 90 or above -- will last through Wednesday, with temps expected to drop into the high 80s Thursday and Friday. As temperatures drop later in the week, th…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Weather
Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms, Increase In Heat Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms, Increase In Heat
Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms, Increase In Heat The arrival of an unsettled weather pattern with isolated thunderstorms and showers will be accompanied by an increase in heat and humidity. Here's the five-day forecast: Saturday, June 26: Despite more clouds than sun, it will remain dry for most of the day into the evening. The high temperature will be in the low 80s, but high humidity will make it feel warmer. Keep an eye out for widely scattered afternoon showers with the possibility of a pop-up storm. Sunday, June 27: It will be warm and breezy with a high temperature in the upper 80s. Winds will be out of the south at speed…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Weather
Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Take Another Turn Starting This Weekend Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Take Another Turn Starting This Weekend
Topsy-Turvy Weather Pattern Will Take Another Turn Starting This Weekend A Memorial Day weekend that was more like March than May was followed by a summerlike stretch with high temperatures hitting the 90s. The topsy-turvy weather pattern will take another turn with a return to cooler temperatures starting this weekend and continuing into next weekend, according to AccuWeather. (See the first image above.) Saturday, June 12 will be cloudy with a high temperature in the upper 60s. Showers are possible at times, mainly in the morning. For areas most likely to see showers, click on the second image above. Skies will gradually begin clearing overnight with mostly s…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi