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Tropical Storm Danny expected to hit LI

Originally published: August 27, 2009 7:21 PM
Updated: August 27, 2009 9:13 PM
By CHAU LAM  chau.lam@newsday.com

Quick ReadDanny may arrive on LI this weekend, possibly as a Category 1 hurricane.

This Aug. 27, 2009, satellite image from the

Photo credit: Wunderground.com image | This Aug. 27, 2009, satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Danny, the fourth named tropical system of the 2009 hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Danny is expected to bring strong winds and rain to Long Island Saturday, with the East End getting the brunt of gusts and precipitation, forecasters said Thursday.

The storm, aided by a warm front, is expected to bring gusts of up to 35 to 40 mph and waves 10 feet to 15 feet high, said Brian Ciemnecki, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service.

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