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Gusty Thunderstorms Hit the Northeast
September 6, 2025 at 08:43 PM EDT
By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Rob Miller
Gusty thunderstorms will affect portions of the Northeast through this evening.
A potent cold front will move across portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Along and ahead of this cold front, a warm and unstable air mass will be in place, setting the stage for some scattered thunderstorms to continue to erupt this afternoon and evening.
The government's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk, or a 2 out of 5 on the severe weather probability scale, across portions of New England into the Mid-Atlantic states.
Cities such as Philadelphia, New York, and Portland, Maine are at risk for severe weather today. The main impacts from thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could cause localized flash flooding. However, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, northeast Maryland, western and central Maine, southern New Hampshire. New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and southeast Vermont.
A few stronger thunderstorms will also be found father to the south along this front. Cities such as Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta could experience a gusty thunderstorm and heavy downpours this afternoon.
Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A warning means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today’s severe weather. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”
A potent cold front will move across portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Along and ahead of this cold front, a warm and unstable air mass will be in place, setting the stage for some scattered thunderstorms to continue to erupt this afternoon and evening.
The government's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk, or a 2 out of 5 on the severe weather probability scale, across portions of New England into the Mid-Atlantic states.
Cities such as Philadelphia, New York, and Portland, Maine are at risk for severe weather today. The main impacts from thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could cause localized flash flooding. However, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, northeast Maryland, western and central Maine, southern New Hampshire. New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and southeast Vermont.
A few stronger thunderstorms will also be found father to the south along this front. Cities such as Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta could experience a gusty thunderstorm and heavy downpours this afternoon.
Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A warning means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.
The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today’s severe weather. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”