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Potential Nor'easter Nears: Here Are Latest Predicted Snow, Rain Totals Potential Nor'easter Nears: Here Are Latest Predicted Snow, Rain Totals Potential Nor'easter Nears: Here Are Latest Predicted Snow, Rain Totals
Potential Nor'easter Nears: Here Are Latest Predicted Snow, Rain Totals A potential Nor'easter is drawing a sharper dividing line across the Northeast, with soaking rain for many communities and a chance of snow-covered ground for others. The National Weather Service expects the storm to bring its main impacts Thursday, Nov. 12, through Friday, Nov. 13. Updated forecasts put rainfall near 1 inch around New York City and identify higher terrain as the best candidate for wet-snow accumulation. The NWS New York office says isolated rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2 inches are possible. Rain is most likely from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Rain sp…

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Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now
Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now An approaching Nor’easter could spread the season’s first flakes beyond the Northeast’s mountain peaks, putting a broad stretch of inland communities in play for a wintry finish to the week. Click here for a new, updated story - Snowfall Projections Released As Potential Nor’easter Takes Aim: Latest Timing The National Weather Service says higher elevations remain the best candidates for accumulation. Wet snow could mix with rain well north of New York City as early as Friday morning, Nov. 13, though Friday night offers a better chance. Any accumulation there currently looks minor. Preci…

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Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update
Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches: Latest Update A potential Nor’easter could bring the season’s first snowfall to some Northeast communities, but the forecast is shifting as the system approaches. Click here for a new, updated story - Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center says forecast models now favor a slightly faster storm with less precipitation. The threat of lower-elevation snow has decreased, while potentially disruptive mountain snow remains a concern. The center expects low pressure to develop across the Ohio Valley around Wedne…

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Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots
Potential Nor'easter Could Bring Season’s First Snowfall In Spots The season’s first snowflakes could reach more Northeast communities this week as a developing storm meets an incoming push of colder air. Click here for a new, updated story: Snow Chances Shift As Potential Nor’easter Approaches The National Weather Service is monitoring Thursday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 14, for a potential Nor'easter that could bring rain and possible snow. Confidence is high in a cooler pattern, but the storm’s track and precipitation types remain uncertain. The strongest signal for accumulating snow is in the mountains of northern and western Pennsylvani…

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Snow Map: These States Most Likely To See A White Christmas, Old Farmer's Almanac Says Snow Map: These States Most Likely To See A White Christmas, Old Farmer's Almanac Says Snow Map: These States Most Likely To See A White Christmas, Old Farmer's Almanac Says
Snow Map: These States Most Likely To See A White Christmas, Old Farmer's Almanac Says A white Christmas could be on the holiday wish list for parts of the Northeast, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac draws a sharp line between snowy scenery and bare ground. The publication’s Christmas outlook favors snow cover in its Northeast and Intermountain regions, as well as Alaska, on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Its Northeast region includes much of inland New York and northern New England, extending into parts of Massachusetts. The Atlantic Corridor gets a different prediction: no white Christmas. That distinction matters for readers comparing nearby communities. The map’s forecast b…

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East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn
East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn An offshore storm could take a tropical turn, giving East Coast communities another reason to watch the forecast closely. The National Hurricane Center's outlook gives the system a 40 percent chance of developing within seven days, but a near-zero chance within 48 hours. The non-tropical low sits a few hundred miles off the southeastern US coast. It could acquire subtropical characteristics later this week if it remains over the Gulf Stream and separates from an associated front, the NHC said. AccuWeather identifies a medium risk of tropical or subtropical development from Tuesday, Oc…

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Snow Outlook: National Weather Service Releases Winter Forecast Snow Outlook: National Weather Service Releases Winter Forecast Snow Outlook: National Weather Service Releases Winter Forecast
Snow Outlook: National Weather Service Releases Winter Forecast Will this winter bring buried driveways or another season of waiting for snow? A new federal outlook offers clues about what the Northeast could face. NOAA’s National Weather Service released its winter outlook Thursday, Oct. 15, favoring above-average temperatures across the Northeast and wetter-than-average conditions along the East Coast from December through February 2027. That combination leaves an important question unresolved: How much of that precipitation will fall as snow? The NOAA outlook does not predict seasonal snowfall totals. Its maps show the odds of warmer, colder, wetter…

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Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect
Monster Hurricane With 120 MPH Winds Nears US Coast: What Northeast Residents Should Expect A major hurricane is closing in on the US coast, and its influence could reach the Northeast long after landfall. Hurricane Isaias reached maximum sustained winds of 120 mph Friday, Oct. 9, becoming a Category 3 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 7:20 a.m. update. That figure measures sustained winds, not gusts. The latest projected track and timing for Hurricane Isaias, released Friday, Oct. 9, shows it approaching the Gulf Coast.  National Hurricane Center Landfall is expected near the Alabama-Florida Panhandle region late Friday or early Saturday, Oct. 1…

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Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible
Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible The Atlantic season’s first hurricane is targeting the Gulf Coast, but it could reach the Northeast before the weekend is over. Isaias reached hurricane strength late Wednesday, Oct. 7, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported after an Air Force Reserve aircraft investigated the storm. NOAA satellite imagery shows Isaias over the Gulf late Wednesday, Oct. 7. Hurricane hunters confirmed sustained winds of 75 mph. AccuWeather For Northeast residents, the developing concern is rain from the weakening system as it moves inland and turns east. The N…

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Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier
Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier Hurricane watches are posted along portions of the northern Gulf Coast as a strengthening tropical storm brings a faster-moving threat into focus. Click here for a new, updated story: Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Tropical Storm Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. CDT advisory. NOAA hurricane hunters found the system gathering strength. The storm was moving east-northeast at 8 mph over the southwestern Gulf. The accompanying NHC forecast map projects hurricane stren…

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Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up
Winter Snow Predictions Released By AccuWeather: Where Totals Could Stack Up Snow is taking center stage in a new winter outlook, with a forecast that could reset expectations across the Northeast. AccuWeather's 2026-27 winter forecast favors below-average snowfall across much of the region. Its supplied graphics also project fewer days with measurable snow. Among the five Northeast cities listed in AccuWeather’s snowfall chart, Buffalo has the highest projected total. All five, however, fall below their historical averages: New York City: 10 to 20 inches, compared with 29.8 inches. Boston: 15 to 30 inches, compared with 49.2 inches. Philadelphia: 5 to 15 inches, …

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Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update
Hurricane Expected To Form In Days With Threat Extending Beyond US Coast: New Update The Atlantic season’s first hurricane could take shape this week, bringing a growing threat that may extend well beyond the coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier The National Hurricane Center said in its Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, update that a tropical depression will likely form over the southwestern Gulf within about a day.  There is a high chance of tropical development in the southwestern Gulf through Thursday, Oct. 8. AccuWeather The system is expected to strengthen further later this week as i…

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New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast
New Potentially Historic El Niño Forecast Raises Stakes For Winter Across Northeast A powerful climate pattern gathering strength thousands of miles away could leave a significant mark on the Northeast’s winter. The US Geological Survey’s regional outlook points toward warmer conditions and increased precipitation, with more opportunities for coastal storms and nor’easters. Whether those storms deliver rain or substantial snow remains uncertain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday, Sept. 10, that El Niño has a 75 percent chance of exceeding the strength of every event recorded since 1950 during the October-through-December period. That is up from 69 percent …

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First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Could Form In Days: Here's Where A quiet hurricane season in the Atlantic could soon take a turn. A low-pressure trough east-southeast of Bermuda is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, the National Hurricane Center said. The system's seven-day formation odds have increased to 40 percent. Conditions could become more favorable by midweek. A tropical depression may form late this week as the disturbance moves west-northwest slowly across the subtropical Atlantic. The development window runs from Thursday, Sept. 17, through Monday, Sept. 21, according to AccuWeather. Bermuda could experience downpours, squall…

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Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide
Winter Snow Forecast Released: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Reveals Northeast Regional Divide Snow lovers may have reason to celebrate this winter, but a new outlook suggests the Northeast won’t share the same forecast. The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2026-27 winter outlook predicts colder, snowier conditions across parts of the interior, while the Atlantic Corridor trends milder with slightly below-normal snowfall. Its national map places a cold, snowy band across portions of inland New York and Pennsylvania, extending into central New England and south through the Appalachians. Coastal areas generally fall within a mild, dry zone. Click here for a new, updated story - Brand-New Wint…

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New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows
New Tropical Storm Takes Aim At Gulf Coast: What Forecast Track Shows A newly formed tropical system is strengthening quickly as it bears down on the Gulf Coast, bringing several potentially dangerous hazards. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Edouard was centered over the northwestern Gulf early Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Edouard was moving west-northwest at 8 mph and is expected to strengthen before reaching the northwestern Gulf Coast later Tuesday. Forecasters said the storm could approach hurricane strength before moving inland. 4 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 (Advisory 4) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Ed…

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Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path
Tropical Storm Dolly Forms In Atlantic: Here's Projected Path A new named storm has formed in the Atlantic, but its future may depend on whether it can survive increasingly hostile conditions ahead. The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday, Aug. 27, over the central tropical Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Dolly was centered about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands late Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph, with higher gusts, while the storm was moving west at about 24 mph.  No coastal watches or warnings were in effect. Though the storm was na…

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New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know
New Tropical Threats Being Watched In Atlantic: What To Know The Atlantic hurricane season is entering a busy stretch, with forecasters tracking several areas of interest for possible tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including a tropical wave expected to move off Africa and two areas with lower potential for development. None of the systems currently pose an immediate threat to the continental US, according to the National Hurricane Center. The area with the highest development potential is a tropical wave expected to emerge over the Atlantic after moving off the west coa…

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Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar
Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Winter’s first meaningful signal is getting louder, but the Northeast still faces a familiar wildcard: snow or rain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday, Aug. 13, that El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of becoming very strong this fall and winter. Forecasters also see a 69 percent chance that its strength from October through December will exceed every El Niño event recorded since 1950. Sea-surface temperature differences have exceeded 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above average in the eastern equatorial Pacific. The changing ocean and atmospheric …

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Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast
Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Fall Forecast: What To Expect In Northeast A new long-range outlook is offering an early look at what fall could bring across the Northeast. The Old Farmer's Almanac says cooler-than-average weather is expected across much of the eastern US this September and October, with notable differences in rainfall depending on location. For the Northeast, the Almanac projects below-average temperatures overall, along with wetter-than-normal conditions compared with historical averages. That pattern would mark a distinctly cooler turn for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts as the season progresses. The outlook…

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New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing
New Round Of Storms With Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Near Northeast: Updated Timing A surge of moisture will fuel rounds of storms with drenching downpours and possible flash flooding. Click here for a new, updated story - Drenching Downpours Will Raise Flash-Flood Threat Across Northeast: Timing After scattered showers and storms on Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, warmer, more humid air will spread north along the East Coast on Thursday, Aug. 6, triggering storm activity. Highs will reach the mid- to upper 80s, with some interior locations nearing 90 degrees. A strengthening area of high pressure near Bermuda will help draw moisture northward, according to Ac…

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Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Mass Towns Got Hit The Hardest Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Mass Towns Got Hit The Hardest Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Mass Towns Got Hit The Hardest
Snow Totals Are In: Here’s Which Mass Towns Got Hit The Hardest The Northeast is digging out, and the snow totals are in. By 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, the National Weather Service issued updated storm-total snowfall reports across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut as the system wrapped up. Many communities finished in the double digits, with the highest totals pushing past 17 inches in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY New Fairfield: 16.0 in at 10:09 p.m. Bethel: 15.7 in at 10:27 p.m. Danbury: 15.5 in at 10:45 p.m. Bridgeport Airport: 15.1 in at 12:00 a.m. Greenwich: 11.0 in at 6:38 p.m. N…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Boston Native, ‘RHOP’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa Boston Native, ‘RHOP’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa Boston Native, ‘RHOP’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa
Boston Native, ‘Rhop’ Star Nneka Ihim Stranded In Jamaica During Hurricane Melissa Just days after sharing photos of her enjoying a vacation with her child in Jamaica, former Real Housewives of Potomac star Nneka Colleen Ihim found herself in an impossible position. The 38-year-old Boston native shared a video on Instagram from her resort in Jamaica, where she has been stranded as Hurricane Melissa batters the country with whipping winds and rain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nneka Ihim, Esq. (@imnneka) "People have been messaging me, asking how and why I'm still in Jamaica," she said during her update. "We …

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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Region Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from Connecticut and Massachusetts compiled by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 6.1 inches 0900 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Bridgeport Airport 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Official NWS Obs 1 E Danbury 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter New Canaan 5.0 inches 0800 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Newtown 5.3 S 5.0 inches 084…

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1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Mass: Here's Your Forecast 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Mass: Here's Your Forecast 1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Mass: Here's Your Forecast
1 To 3 Inches Of Snow Could Fall This Weekend In Mass: Here's Your Forecast A winter storm is poised to bring light to moderate snowfall to eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and parts of Connecticut from Friday morning, Dec. 20 through Saturday evening, Dec. 21, according to the National Weather Service. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for the region, warning of slippery travel conditions, particularly during the Friday evening commute. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain below advisory levels—less than 4 inches—hazardous road conditions are likely. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 39°F and northwest winds of 7 to 10 mph, …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Long-Range Summer Outlook For Severe Weather, Temps Released: Here's What To Expect Long-Range Summer Outlook For Severe Weather, Temps Released: Here's What To Expect Long-Range Summer Outlook For Severe Weather, Temps Released: Here's What To Expect
Long-Range Summer Outlook For Severe Weather, Temps Released: Here's What To Expect Spring has sprung, but the thermometer must not have gotten the memo, as plenty of raw days have made it feel more like fall. But when it comes to the summer, in the words of Ron Burgundy, expect things to escalate really quickly. According to AccuWeather's brand-new outlook for the summer of 2024, it's going to be a hot season for most areas of the United States, including the Northeast. The anticipated heat will contribute to an uptick in severe weather, AccuWeather says. "Severe weather events can be frequent in June and part of July," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist and Head of …

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Smoky Skies: Wildfires Burning In Canada Could Affect Air Quality In Northeast Again Smoky Skies: Wildfires Burning In Canada Could Affect Air Quality In Northeast Again Smoky Skies: Wildfires Burning In Canada Could Affect Air Quality In Northeast Again
Smoky Skies: Wildfires Burning In Canada Could Affect Air Quality In Northeast Again Smoke from wildfires burning across Canada could once again significantly affect air quality in the Northeast this year, according to a brand-new report. AccuWeather long-range forecasters say the 2024 wildfire season is expected to start in June and peak in September. Wildfires in Canada broke records last year, with 45.7 million acres of land burned.  AccuWeather's lead long-range forecaster, Paul Pastelok, predicts a near-to-above-historical average number of fires in Canada this year, but he expects fewer fires to burn than last year. Smoke from Canadian wildfires last June cause…

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Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast
Separate Rounds Of Showers Will Follow Late Winter Warmup: 5-Day Forecast Separate rounds of showers will follow a springlike stretch marked by mild temperatures and clear skies. It will be sunny with temperatures above average on Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14 with high temperatures in the mid-60s on Wednesday and upper 60s on Thursday with calm winds. The first round of showers will move in overnight Thursday into Friday, March 15. Showers will continue through early Friday afternoon on a mostly cloudy day with temps in the 60s. There will be another round of showers early Friday evening. A total of about a quarter of an inch of precipitation is…

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Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster
Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster Click here for a new, updated story: Hurricane Season In 2024 Could Be One Of Most Active Ever, NOAA Says: Here's Why The return of La Niña and historically warm water across the Atlantic Ocean have some forecasters sounding the alarm about what could be a super-charged 2024 hurricane season. Those two factors will set the groundwork for a potentially blockbuster season, and there are already “serious and growing concerns," AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. The season runs from Saturday, June 1 through Saturday, Nov. 30.  La Niña typically leads to mor…

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Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These NY Spots Compare To Normal Winters Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These NY Spots Compare To Normal Winters Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These NY Spots Compare To Normal Winters
Snowfall Map: Here's How Accumulation Amounts In These NY Spots Compare To Normal Winters Most locations in the region have seen more snowfall than last winter, but only one location in the Northeast has exceeded the seasonal average, according to new data. "Now reaching the back stretch of the winter season, current snowfall totals across not only our area, but a large portion of the East remains below the seasonal averages," according the US National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters. In the first image above, areas in red have seen the most snowfall through Sunday, Feb. 18 while locations in white and sky blue have seen the least. A comparison of snowfall tota…

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