Severe Storms, Flooding Impact Northeast And Mid-Atlantic

A warm, moist air mass and an approaching cold front are producing strong to severe thunderstorms this evening across parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Flooding is also occurring and remains a concern in parts of the Northeast.

A potent cold front is moving across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic tonight, interacting with a warm, moist air mass. This collision is sparking strong to severe thunderstorms. The main risks from these thunderstorms will continue to be damaging wind gusts up to 60 to 70 mph, hail and even a couple of tornadoes. Travel delays will be likely across this part of the country. 

The government's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for far southern parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, eastern and southern West Virginia, far eastern Kentucky, far eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, northern South Carolina and far northeastern Georgia. Cities under this risk include Baltimore and Washington, Atlantic City, N.J., Wilmington, Del., Richmond and Virginia Beach, Va., Beckley, W.Va., Bristol, Tenn., Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Another Slight Risk has been issued for much of northeastern Colorado. 

Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect for much of eastern Virginia, most of eastern North Carolina, southeastern Viriginia, central North Carolina, northern Georgia and northeastern Colorado. 

Locally heavy rain will occur across parts of eastern New York state including New York City, Vermont, Connecticut and western Massachusetts tonight. Rain amounts of 1 to 3 inches will be common, with local amounts up to 4 to 5 inches possible. Flood Watches are in effect across all the states mentioned. If a roadway is flooded, remember to "Turn Around, Don't Drown!"

This disturbance will move into New England on Wednesday continuing the threat for heavy rain and flooding. 

Be sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch means that the conditions are in place to possibly produce severe weather conditions, while a warning indicates that those conditions are currently occurring. Be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings as storms will be occurring late tonight. Also, take caution if you are outdoors during a thunderstorm. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”