Severe Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Move Through Area Severe Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Move Through Area
Severe Storms With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Move Through Area Let's start with the good news. After rounds of storms that soaked parts of the area with several inches of rain on Tuesday, Wednesday will be dry for most of the day. But in the mid-afternoon that is likely to change in a big way after a cold front pushes into a warm air mass, ushering in showers and isolated severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and flooding downpours. Small hail is also possible. Those gusty winds could bring down tree limbs that are more vulnerable after Tuesday's heavy rains, leading to power outages. Related story: Rundown of Tuesday's rainfall totals Warmer weathe…
Severe Storms Will Sweep Through Area Bringing Changes For The Weekend Severe Storms Will Sweep Through Area Bringing Changes For The Weekend
Severe Storms Will Sweep Through Area Bringing Changes For The Weekend Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Hail Possible Had enough of the prolonged stretch of showery, steamy weather? There's some good news. The sun -- along with more comfortable temperatures -- will be returning this weekend. But not before severe thunderstorms sweep through the area Friday afternoon and evening. Though the storms will be isolated, they could produce gusty winds and small hail. The chance for showers and storms starts after noontime Friday on another warm day that will start off with partly sunny skies with a …
Severe Weather Threat For Area With Gusty Storms Possible Severe Weather Threat For Area With Gusty Storms Possible
Severe Weather Threat For Area With Gusty Storms Possible There is a threat for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday evening ahead of the arrival of a cold front. The cold front will come after showers overspread the area Wednesday morning. The shower chance will continue through the afternoon. Gusty thunderstorms are most likely in areas north and west of New York City, according to the National Weather Service. Storms with strong, damaging winds are most likely early Wednesday evening. Wednesday's high temperature will be in the low-70s with more humidity. Skies will clear overnight and Thursday will be less humid with a high around 80 under sunn…
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Thursday The following school districts have announced closures an delayed starts on Thursday, May 17 as a result of road conditions and power outages following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms. Westchester County  North Salem Central School District, one-hour delays for students, staff reports on time Somers Central School District, two-hour delay Our Montessori School Putnam County Carmel Central School District, three-hour delay Putnam Valley Central School District, two-hour delay St. James The Apostle  Dutchess County Check back for updates Orange County Cornwall Central School District…
Schools Announce Closures Following Tuesday's Storms Schools Announce Closures Following Tuesday's Storms
Schools Announce Closures Following Tuesday's Storms The following school districts have announced closures on Wednesday, May 16 as a result of road conditions and power outages following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms. Bethel Public Schools Brookfield Public Schools Danbury Public Schools New Fairfield Public Schools Newtown Public Schools Ridgefield Public Schools Check back for updates.
DOT 'Ready To Respond' To Severe Storms Headed To Hudson Valley DOT 'Ready To Respond' To Severe Storms Headed To Hudson Valley
DOT 'Ready To Respond' To Severe Storms Headed To Hudson Valley Click here for an updated story: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Area The New York State Department of Transportation is ready for the latest round of wild weather expected to hit the Hudson Valley on Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and whipping winds are expected to strike the area during the evening commute, with gusts up to 65 mph expected, hail and potential tornado possibly in the works. The greatest impact from the storm is expected between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Hudson Valley. In advance of the storm, the NYSDOT called in reinforcements, with 75 excavators, four bulld…