Torrington, CT
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in now in effect for the entire region. The watch was issued on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3:10 p.m. It will last through 10 p.m. Tuesday. At 3:30 p.m., several lines of storms were moving from west to east. The main threat will be damaging winds, with gusts up to 70 miles per hour possible, the National Weather Service said. Isolated hail up to ping-pong size, downpours and frequent lightning are also possible. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival
Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Possible Tornadoes Expected Ahead Of Isaias' Arrival Scattered severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds and hail are expected, with isolated tornadoes possible, ahead of the anticipated arrival of Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Isaias.  Showers and storms are possible starting Sunday morning, Aug. 2. The likelihood of storms increases Sunday afternoon and evening. The highest chance for storms will be north and west of New York City from about 2 p.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday. Damaging winds, heavy rain and large hail are the main threats, however, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, the National Weather Service said in …

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With Damaging 70 MPH Wind Gusts Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the entire region by the National Weather Service. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 for the areas in yellow in the image above. Damaging winds with gusts up to 70 miles per hour that could cause power outages are the main threat. Lightning, large hail and heavy downpours are all possible.  Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The time frame for the storms is from about 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Earlier report - Severe Weather Alert: Storms With Strong Winds Will Sweep Through; Hail, Tornadoes Possible Che…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, One-Inch Hail On Track To Sweep Through Area Fay may be out of the way, but a new round of potentially severe thunderstorms is on track to sweep through the area. Tropical Storm Fay quickly weakened after making landfall on Friday afternoon, July 10 in New Jersey. But about 24 hours later, on Saturday, July 11, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon into evening, the National Weather Service said. "There is potential for a few of these storms to become severe, with the primary threats of damaging winds, one-inch hail and localized flash flooding," the…

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by Daily Voice
Torrington, CT
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Entire Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Entire Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Entire Region The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire region. It was issued at 1:29 p.m. Sunday, June 28 and is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are starting to pop up across the area and are moving west to east.  Some of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds as well as hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall, the National Weather Service said. Scattered power outages are possible. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Earlier report: More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, L…

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by Joe Lombardi
Monroe, NY
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Entire Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Entire Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Entire Region The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire region. It was issued at 1:29 p.m. Sunday, June 28 and is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are starting to pop up across the area and are moving west to east.  Some of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds as well as hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall, the National Weather Service said. Scattered power outages are possible. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Earlier report: More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible
More Strong Thunderstorms Expected, With Damaging Winds, Lightning, Hail Possible A brand-new round of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds is expected to sweep through the region for the second straight day. After some lingering fog on Sunday morning, June 28, the high temperature will climb into the mid 80s to around 90 in the afternoon. The most likely time frame for strong to severe thunderstorms will be from around 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, but there is a chance for showers and storms through around 11 p.m. Sunday. Strong to damaging winds gusts will be the main threat with these storms, with a secondary threat of one-inch hail and dangerous cloud…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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Storm Watch: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Much Of Area Storm Watch: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Much Of Area
Storm Watch: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Much Of Area A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for much of the area as isolated to scattered storms sweep through the region. The primary threat for storms Wednesday night, June 3 is damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said. Heavy downpours are likely with the storms. Small hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The storm chance will last through midnight.  Skies will clear Thursday, June 4, but there's a new chance for showers and storms in the evening on a mostly sunny day with the high temperature in the mid 80s. Check back to Daily Voice for update…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes
These Areas Are Most At Risk For Severe Storms With Strong Wind Gusts, Hail, Possible Tornadoes Get ready for a round of severe weather. A storm system will bring scattered severe thunderstorms with torrential downpours, hail and damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages.  The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire forecast area at a threat level ranging from marginal to enhanced (a higher probability of seeing severe thunderstorms). To see the threat levels by area, see the first image above. The primary threats will be damaging winds as high as 60 to 70 mph and large hail of one inch in diameter or larger. Isolated tornadoes are also …

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds
Eye On The Storm: Strong Cold Front Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds A strong, approaching cold front will trigger a quick-moving round of scattered, severe thunderstorms that will bring gusty winds with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning are expected with small hail possible. The time frame for the storm is from about 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the land, and a Gale Warning is in effect for the waters in the areas shown in the second image above. Winds will be between 10 and 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The advisories are in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday, Apri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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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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by Joe Lombardi
Torrington, CT
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Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Early Week Strong Storm System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds A bright and breezy second half of the weekend will be followed by an early week storm system that could bring heavy rain, thunder, lightning, damaging winds and possibly hail. Sunday, April 19 will be pleasant, with clouds increasing in the afternoon after plenty of morning sunshine. It will be warmer with the temperature climbing to around 60 degrees, but winds out of the southwest with gusts up to around 30 miles per hour will make it feel cooler. It will be partly sunny on both Monday, April 20 with the high temperature in the mid 50s and again on Tuesday, April 21 leading until to the …

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by Joe Lombardi