Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day
Severe Weather Conditions Expected For Capitol Region Throughout The Day Severe weather concerns are plaguing the Northeast today and the Capitol Region is no exception.  As a cold front moves through the area, numerous severe thunderstorms are projected for the DC/Metro area throughout the day on Monday, May 16, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Noon update: showers and isolated thunderstorms are overspreading the region. Severe weather threat remains later this afternoon as storms fire along an approaching cold front. pic.twitter.com/d8fSrBsWYH — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) May 16, 2022 The risk of severe t'storms over much …
Potent Multi-Hazard System Sweeping Through US Could Bring Strong Storms To This Region Potent Multi-Hazard System Sweeping Through US Could Bring Strong Storms To This Region
Potent Multi-Hazard System Sweeping Through US Could Bring Strong Storms To This Region A major, multi-hazard storm system triggering dangerous severe weather in the Midwest will bring the chance of potent thunderstorms in this region toward the end of the workweek. In many states in the central United States, tornadoes will be among the threats on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13. "A large storm system will be responsible for a period of very active weather across many areas of the lower 48 into the middle of the week," the National Weather Service said. "People living in or traveling through the region should closely monitor forecasts and stay alert for the latest …
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region
Severe Storms With Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Tornadoes Will Sweep Through Region A storm system with severe thunderstorms will bring downpours, gusty winds, large hail, and the chance for isolated tornadoes in much of the region. Thursday, March 31 has started off with dense fog in much of the area, with scattered showers. The high temperatures will climb into the mid 60s. Rain and showers will become steady later in the afternoon with thunderstorms possible from early in the evening through the overnight hours.  "There is a chance for strong to potentially damaging wind gusts with thunderstorms late this afternoon and into the early part of the overnig…
Hypothermia Alert Issued In This Maryland County For Monday Night Hypothermia Alert Issued In This Maryland County For Monday Night
Hypothermia Alert Issued In This Maryland County For Monday Night A hypothermia alert has been issued for Montgomery County starting at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. It will last until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The alert is issued whenever temperatures and/or wind chill are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. In these situations, people could become exposed to hyperthermia or frostbite very easily. A #HypothermiaAlert has been issued for Montgomery County from 8 p.m. tonight (Feb. 28) until 10 a.m. tomorrow (March 1). A Hypothermia Alert is issued for when temperatures and/or wind chill are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. @ReadyMontgomery htt…
CT Activates First Severe Cold Weather Protocol Of Season CT Activates First Severe Cold Weather Protocol Of Season
CT Activates First Severe Cold Weather Protocol Of Season With brutally cold temperatures expected to impact Connecticut, the state has activated its severe cold weather protocol for the first time this winter. Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Monday, Jan. 10, that the protocol will be in effect from noon on Monday through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Related story: Arctic Blast Will Usher In Coldest Air Of Season Before Potential For New Winter Storm The protocol is put in place to allow those vulnerable to cold conditions to receive protection. “While we’ve had relatively mild weather so far this winter, it looks like we are about to receive o…
Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds
Here's How Many NYers Lost Power During Height Of Storm With Damaging Winds State officials have given an update on the response to a powerful storm that swept through New York, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of customers. Nearly 300,000 customers lost power at the height of the storm, which brought hurricane-force winds to parts of the state the night of Saturday, Dec. 11. Hochul said crews are continuing to work to restore power to the 97,000 customers who are still without power on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12. "Last night, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers lost power as a severe weather system swept across the State, bringing hurricane-force wind…
Strong Winds Could Cause Weekend Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Strong Winds Could Cause Weekend Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns
Strong Winds Could Cause Weekend Power Outages, Central Hudson Warns Some Hudson Valley residents could see power outages over the weekend as severe storms bringing whipping winds to the area could cause problems for area utility companies, officials are cautioning. Central Hudson issued a warning on Friday, Dec. 10 to advise that the company is readying crews and advising customers to prepare for potentially severe windstorms that could have an impact on electric service beginning Saturday (Dec. 11) afternoon through early Sunday (Dec 12) morning Earlier story - Severe Thunderstorms With Strong Winds Possible During Topsy-Turvy Stretch According to Ryan Ha…
Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York
Fifth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In New York A fifth tornado from the quick-moving round of severe storms that swept through the region has been confirmed to have touched down in New York. All five were on Long Island on Saturday, Nov. 13, with the latest identified in North Bellport in Suffolk County, the National Weather Service announced on Tuesday, Nov. 16. It has been classified as an EF-0 twister (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed.  The four other tornadoes that touched down on Long Island on Saturday are: Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk …
Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut
Fourth Tornado Touchdown From Severe Storms Confirmed In Connecticut Officials have confirmed that a fourth tornado touched down in Connecticut during the severe round of storms on Saturday, Nov. 13. The fourth tornado, in Windham County, in the Town of Plainfield, was confirmed as an EF0, (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), as a powerful storm swept across the state, said Accu Weather Senior Meteorologist Paul Walker. Walker said the tornado traveled for a six-mile path with winds that could have reached up to 100 mph. Related Story: New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six During the tornado,…
New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six
New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six A total of six tornadoes have now been confirmed in New York and Connecticut after the severe round of storms that moved quickly through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13. Three were on Long Island and the other three were in Connecticut. Five were rated as EF-0 twisters (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed. One was rated as an EF-1 tornado. For a detailed rundown on each tornado, click on the links below. Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk County EF-0: East Islip Suffolk County …
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region A cold front moving across the region is being accompanied by a rapidly moving line of showers and isolated thunderstorms, some of which are expected to be severe, with damaging winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for storm activity from the system moving from west to east is from around 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to the National Weather Service. During that time, isolated tornadoes are also possible, the weather service said. See the first image above for areas (in yellow) where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday. The watc…
Nor'easter: Bellone Declares State Of Emergency In Suffolk County Nor'easter: Bellone Declares State Of Emergency In Suffolk County
Nor'easter: Bellone Declares State Of Emergency In Suffolk County Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone declared a State of Emergency amid the first Nor’easter of the season with more intense weather expected to strike Long Island. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Bellone announced that he was issuing the State of Emergency for the county, advising that “residents should stay alert, as this storm is far from over.” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone declared a State of Emergency in Suffolk County.Twitter/@SteveBellone More than two inches of rain have already fallen on parts of Long Island, with up to six expected in certain areas, with w…