Massapequa, NY
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First Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast First Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
First Day Of Summer Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast The start of summer is now just a couple of days away, and it will be followed by a change in the weather pattern. Skies could be hazy at times during the week due to ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires, especially in areas farther north and west. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.) Monday, June 19 will bring a mix of sun and clouds and a high temperature generally in the upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday, June 20 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid-70s.  Areas farther north and inland could see an isolated shower or stor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer
Here's Brand-New Father's Day Forecast, Outlook Leading Into First Day Of Summer Have outdoor plans for Father's Day on Sunday, June 18? There's some good news. It's now looking better than earlier forecasts indicated. It will be dry throughout the day and good to go for those plans, with partly to mostly sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid to upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service.  But there's still a slight chance of isolated showers in spots, mainly late in the afternoon. Skies could be hazy at times during the week due to ongoing smoke from Canadian wildfires, especially in areas farther north and west. (See the image above from …

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfax, VA
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Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then
Smoke Relief Coming Next Week, Unhealthy Air Quality Here To Stay (Mostly) Until Then Looks like the East Coast has a smoky few days in store. But fear not, relief is allegedly on the way. As of Thursday, June 8, levels in North Jersey were considered very unhealthy and in greater Philadelphia/the Lehigh Valley were considered hazardous. Levels in the Baltimore and Washington DC area were also considered very unhealthy as of Thursday morning. ALSO SEE: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area As Canadian Wildfires Burn Canadian wildfire smoke expends south Thursday and Friday.AccuWeather Smoke improvement forecast from AccuWeather.AccuWeather Areas around New Yor…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Will Bring Gusty Winds With Hail Possible A round of scattered thunderstorms, some of which will be severe, will be packed with gusty winds and could produce small hail. The time frame for storm activity is from the middle afternoon Friday, June 2 into the early overnight hours on Saturday, June 3. The chance for storms and showers will increase Friday evening. (See the forecast model in the first image above from the National Weather Service.) The storms will be triggered by a backdoor cold front pushing through from the east. Widespread high temps in the upper 80s to low 90s are on tap for Friday. The passage of the front…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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Swings In Temps, Plume Of Smoke From Wildfires Highlight 5-Day Forecast Swings In Temps, Plume Of Smoke From Wildfires Highlight 5-Day Forecast
Swings In Temps, Plume Of Smoke From Wildfires Highlight 5-Day Forecast A cold front that passed through the region has led to the arrival of cooler temperatures in the area, but the next few days will see a swing back to warmer conditions before another shift for the weekend. High temperatures Tuesday, May 30 will be in the upper 60s to low 70s with mainly sunny skies, but haze in some spots, due mainly to a plume of smoke from wildfires in Nova Scotia which will arrive from the east to the west, according to the National Weather Service. As a result, there could be decreased air quality. (See the image above.) It will remain dry on Wednesday, May 31 wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend 'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend
'Cold Shock': Be Prepared For Low Water Temps Rest Of Warm Memorial Day Weekend As temperatures warm up, beaches will be crowded for the next couple of days. But forecasters are warning beachgoers to be prepared for water temperatures that are much colder than temperatures in the air. "Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams, or oceans," the National Weather Service says. "Fifty-five-degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly.  "Plunging into the cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain.  "Warm air temperatures can create a false sense …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
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Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps
Cold Front Will Bring Line Of Showers, Possible Storms, Followed By Shift In Temps A cold front will move through the region accompanied by precipitation and followed by a drop in temperatures. Ahead of the late-day arrival of the front on Wednesday, May 24, skies will be mainly clear, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the mid-70s. A line of showers will accompany the front, with a slight chance of thunderstorms, late Wednesday afternoon into the early evening. The front will sweep southward, causing a sharp drop in temperatures, starting in areas farther north and inland and continuing in the evening into Thursday, May 25. (See t…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
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New Stronger System Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds: Here's Timing New Stronger System Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds: Here's Timing
New Stronger System Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds: Here's Timing A second, stronger storm system of the weekend will bring scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds to the region. Sunday morning, April 30 started off with scattered rain showers and areas of dense fog following a wet, windy day on Saturday, April 29 which brought a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, the National Weather Service said. The next storm system will arrive from west to east starting at around midday Sunday and last through Sunday night. It's expected to have more substantial rain and wind than the first storm system on Saturday, according to AccuWeather.com. In addi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
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Unsettled Start To Week Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast Unsettled Start To Week Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast
Unsettled Start To Week Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast A showery, foggy start to the week will be followed by a shift to cooler temperatures with breezy conditions. Monday, April 17 has started off with morning showers and areas of dense fog. It will gradually become mostly sunny later in the afternoon as a cold front approaches.  The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 60s. For a look at the high temperatures on Monday from the National Weather Service, see the first image above. Tuesday, April 18 will be cooler and breezy with partly sunny skies, a high temperature in the mid to upper 50s, and wind gusts of up to around 25…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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5-Day Forecast: Warmup In Temps Will Be Followed By Unsettled Stretch 5-Day Forecast: Warmup In Temps Will Be Followed By Unsettled Stretch
5-Day Forecast: Warmup In Temps Will Be Followed By Unsettled Stretch A warmup in temperatures amid plenty of sunshine will be followed by the arrival of an unsettled weather pattern in the middle of the week. Monday, April 3 will be mostly sunny and warmer with the high temperature climbing to the upper 50s to low 60s in the afternoon after a brisk start to the day in the morning, the National Weather Service says. It will be even warmer on Tuesday, April 4 with partly sunny skies and a high in the mid to upper 60s. Clouds will thicken overnight as the unsettled pattern arrives with showers and rain. Wednesday, April 5 will be cloudy with a 50-50 chance fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Potent Storm Nears: Here's When Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Damaging wind gusts that could cause power outages will be the main threat from a potent storm system that will sweep through the region. It's on track to arrive overnight Friday, March 31 into Saturday, April 1, with scattered thunderstorms at times through early Saturday evening before the system moves out, according to the National Weather Service.  Wind gusts during the height of the storm will be as high as 50 to 60 miles per hour. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Ahead of the storm, Friday, March 31 will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
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Dry Wrap-Up To Weekend Will Be Followed By New Round Of Rainfall, With Snow Possible In Spots Dry Wrap-Up To Weekend Will Be Followed By New Round Of Rainfall, With Snow Possible In Spots
Dry Wrap-Up To Weekend Will Be Followed By New Round Of Rainfall, With Snow Possible In Spots A raw, wet start to the weekend will be followed by a dry day with plenty of sunshine on Sunday, March 26 before a new round of precipitation sweeps through the region. The high temperature on Sunday will range from the upper 50s to around 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. It will remain breezy with occasional 25-mile-per-hour gusts before winds subside in the evening. Clouds will increase on Monday, March 27 with a chance for rain starting after around noontime. It will be cooler with the high temperature hovering around the 50-degree mark. Rain is expected over…

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by Joe Lombardi