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Tornado Possible, Flood Watch Issued Across 18 NJ Counties As Thunderstorms Loom
A flood watch is in effect across 18 of New Jersey's counties as thunderstorms with the possibility of a tornado moves in, the National Weather Service said.
The flood watch is in effect until Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, in the following counties, according to the NWS:
Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
The NWS said there is a "marginal risk" of an isolated tornado and damaging winds, however, no tornado watch or warning was issued.
A flood watch is in effec…
Storm Update: 45K Power Outages Remain In Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. is working to make repairs after a round of storms brought damaging winds, rain, and lightning to the region on Thursday, Sept. 7, interrupting electric service to more than 45,000 customers.
Some 13,000 customers were restored overnight with approximately 30,000 customers without service as of 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, said Joe Jenkins, spokesman for Central Hudson.
The majority of outages are located in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties:
Columbia County: 280 customers impacted
Dutchess County: 13,790 customers impacted
Greene…
Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters
A picture-perfect day will be followed by several more with looming thunderstorms in northern Virginia and Washington DC, forecasters say.
Wednesday, Aug. 23 will be sunny with low humidity and a high near 83, and increasing clouds in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
Thursday, Aug. 24 will be filled with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the NWS.
Friday, Aug. 25 will be partly sunny with a high near 91, and a chance of showers and more thunderstorms. Saturday will also be sunny with a high near 87, and with a chance of thunderstorms, the N…
Large Hail, Tornado Possible In DMV Region As Thunderstorms Return To The Area
Just as the region cleaned up from last week's rash of thunderstorms, a new batch of severe weather is heading toward the region.
Whipping winds approaching 70 mph are possible along with a chance of a tornado, hail, and flash flooding potentially hitting some parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Monday, Aug. 14, forecasters are advising.
Hot and humid air paired with an approaching warm front will result in thunderstorms later today. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado all possible threats. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.tw…
Severe Weather Watch Issued As Thunderstorms Threaten Region, More Sweltering Heat Ahead
A severe weather watch was issued by the National Weather Service across much of the region Thursday, July 27.
As temps hovered around 95 degrees, thunderstorms were taking aim across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Thunderstorms were expected in the afternoon, with showers likely in the evening and overnight.
Temps were expected to surge through Saturday, July 29.
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Friday, July 28 will be sunny with a high near 95, but could feel as hot as 103, the NWS says.
Saturday will h…
Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Region From West To East: Here's Latest
A new round of thunderstorms is sweeping through the region from west to east.
Storms developed in the mid-afternoon on Wednesday, June 28, with activity scattered across the region. (See radar image above.)
The storms, some of which are severe, are accompanied by heavy, brief downpours, rumbles of thunder, and lightning strikes.
Storms could pop up at times through the afternoon and into the early evening Wednesday before an unsettled weather pattern finally comes to a close, according to the National Weather Service.
Drier and warmer weather is expected Thursday, June 29, and Frid…
