Syracuse, N.Y. --The National Weather Service has started issuing severe weather alerts as a cold front clashing with hot, humid air threatens to cause strong storms. We'll keep a running list of the watches and warnings, the areas covered, and the time they expire: Severe thunderstorm warning for Chenango, Madison and Otsego counties until 5:45 p.m. The storm could have 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail. Severe thunderstorm watch from Buffalo to Utica until 8 p.m. Storms could carry winds of 70 mph, strong enough to uproot trees and cause power outages. Torrential rain could also cause isolated flash flooding. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of New York until 8 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/5dvnwZh4YJ … [Read more...] about Severe weather alerts issued in Upstate NY today: Keep track here
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National Weather Service issues heat warning for Vermont
Joel Banner Baird Burlington Free Press Published 4:26 p.m. UTC Jun 18, 2018 High temperatures and humidity will likely conspire to bring uncomfortable — and for some, dangerous — weather to the Champlain Valley on Monday afternoon, experts say. Our perception of heat, or heat index, could rise into the low- to mid-90s in the region, said Rebecca Duell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in South Burlington. The weather service issued a heat advisory for 11 a.m. through 6 p.m., and urged vulnerable residents to remain hydrated and seek relief indoors during the hottest part of the day. Cooling from variable cloud cover on Monday makes a precise forecast of temperatures tricky, Duell said. But Vermonters can expect "multiple pulses" of thunderstorms later in the afternoon and into the evening, Duell added, which will precede a cool front. Those storms may generate strong winds, heavy rain and lightening, but not for prolonged … [Read more...] about National Weather Service issues heat warning for Vermont
NJ Weather: Heat advisory, school closings for Jersey Shore
Alex N. Gecan Asbury Park Press Published 4:36 p.m. UTC Jun 18, 2018 A pair of Bayshore school districts announced early dismissals Monday as the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that covered nearly the entire state. Keyport Public Schools announced an early dismissal, and the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District announced it would run on a 4-hour schedule Monday. Several other districts on the shore are already on shorter schedules as the school year winds down. The NWS issued an advisory shortly after 9:30 a.m., warning of a heat index of up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit in places. The advisory will remain in effect until 8 p.m., with temperatures expected to peak in the mid-afternoon. "Heat illnesses are possible, especially among at-risk people who cannot stay cool," according to the advisory. "The heat and humidity may cause stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure." The NWS advised residents to stay hydrated, stay inside with air … [Read more...] about NJ Weather: Heat advisory, school closings for Jersey Shore
After wet start, Maryland, Delaware beach businesses revel in dry weather
Gray Hughes Salisbury Daily Times Published 1:10 p.m. UTC Jun 18, 2018 After several rainy weeks, Ocean City and the Delaware beaches were rejoicing in the beautiful weather this past weekend. It's weather and special events that drives people to the beaches, said Susan Jones, executive director of the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association. "This weekend should be insane because we have the Air Show, and the fireman’s convention starts Sunday," Jones said Friday. "We have a lot of people that are sold out, so it should be a very strong weekend." The poor weather in previous weekends going back to Memorial Day weekend led to a "mixed bag" for businesses, Jones said, with restaurants with indoor seating seeing a bump while those with both indoor and outdoor seating seeing a decrease. This weekend, though, conditions were ideal. Blue skies ruled the day, creating perfect conditions for those who wanted to watch the OC Air Show. But there had been a rough go … [Read more...] about After wet start, Maryland, Delaware beach businesses revel in dry weather
Weather Week: A Hard Rain is Gonna Fall…and End Eventually
Much has been made over the last week about a tropical disturbance that has steadily moved across the Gulf of Mexico toward the Texas coast. On Sunday, we got our first glimpse of the rainfall as much of the Houston Metro area got between a half and one-and-a-half inches of rain. Rain continued to be scattered, but there is more to come.The start of the work week is going to be wet, possibly VERY wet. Forecasts are calling for nearly a 100 percent chance of rain from Monday morning through early Tuesday. The National Weather Service is calling for rainfall amounts across Houston to range from 1 to 2 inches of rain on Monday, with higher amounts closer to the coast and lower amounts well inland.Overall, the most hard hit areas (if you want to go that far) will probably accumulate around 3 to 4 inches of rain between Sunday and Tuesday, nothing we can't handle. The rain will begin to taper off by Tuesday afternoon, but we will continue to have a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers through … [Read more...] about Weather Week: A Hard Rain is Gonna Fall…and End Eventually