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Here's Latest On Thanksgiving Eve Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds That Could KO Power

A Thanksgiving Eve storm system moving through the region is bringing gusty winds that could cause power outages, and periods of heavy rain, with coastal flooding toward the south, and accumulating snow farthest north expected

A radar image of the region early Tuesday evening, Nov. 21.

A radar image of the region early Tuesday evening, Nov. 21.

Photo Credit: National Weather Service
The Thanksgiving Eve storm system moving in Tuesday night, Nov. 21 will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, coastal flooding toward the south, and accumulating snow farthest north.

The Thanksgiving Eve storm system moving in Tuesday night, Nov. 21 will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, coastal flooding toward the south, and accumulating snow farthest north.

Photo Credit: AccuWeather.com

Locally heavy downpours are possible on Tuesday night, Nov. 21. 

Generally, about an an inch-and-a-half to 2 inches of rainfall is now expected from the storm.

Wind speeds will increase Tuesday night, with gusts of 30 miles per hour, and as high as 40 mph near the coast. 

"This could lead to a few downed trees or power lines," the National Weather Statement said in a statement issued early Tuesday morning.

Locations in upstate New York and northern New England will see a period of snow or sleet before precipitation changes to plain rain Tuesday night. 

Some northern and high terrain areas will see a few inches of accumulation and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for these areas, where travel may be impacted by the wintry precipitation.

Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 23 will be sunny, breezy, with a high temperature around 50 degrees, but strong winds will make it feel colder.

There will be a mix of clouds and sun on Black Friday, Nov. 24 with a high temperature in the mid to upper 40s.

The outlook for Saturday, Nov. 25 calls for partly sunny skies with a high temperature in the low 40s.

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