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Severe Storms Take Aim At The Mid-Atlantic
April 6, 2023 at 08:17 PM EDT
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologists
After multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms moved through the Midwest over the past week, severe storms have rampaged portions of the Mid-Atlantic today. Even though the sun has set over the Eastern Seaboard, additional gusty thunderstorms will be possible overnight tonight.
Fueled by the same storm system that produced nearly 200 storm reports on Wednesday and over 400 storm reports on Tuesday, thunderstorms this evening across parts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey have produced damaging winds, hail, and torrential downpours. There have been numerous reports of wind damage and large hail from southern Maryland to northern North Carolina this evening. Sadly, additional robust thunderstorms will be possible overnight tonight for these same areas as a cold front passes through the region.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remain in effect across the southern Mid-Atlantic from northern North Carolina through eastern Virginia into the Delmarva Peninsula. This includes Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Dover, Del., and Atlantic City, N.J.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk stretching from southwest Virginia through the Delmarva Peninsula and into far southern New Jersey. Cities within this area include Roanoke and Williamsburg, Va., Salisbury, Md., and Cape May, N.J, Georgetown, Del.
Although not in the main area for severe storms this evening, an isolated strong thunderstorm will remain possible across Raleigh, N.C., and Norfolk, Va., overnight.
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!”
Fueled by the same storm system that produced nearly 200 storm reports on Wednesday and over 400 storm reports on Tuesday, thunderstorms this evening across parts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey have produced damaging winds, hail, and torrential downpours. There have been numerous reports of wind damage and large hail from southern Maryland to northern North Carolina this evening. Sadly, additional robust thunderstorms will be possible overnight tonight for these same areas as a cold front passes through the region.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remain in effect across the southern Mid-Atlantic from northern North Carolina through eastern Virginia into the Delmarva Peninsula. This includes Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Dover, Del., and Atlantic City, N.J.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk stretching from southwest Virginia through the Delmarva Peninsula and into far southern New Jersey. Cities within this area include Roanoke and Williamsburg, Va., Salisbury, Md., and Cape May, N.J, Georgetown, Del.
Although not in the main area for severe storms this evening, an isolated strong thunderstorm will remain possible across Raleigh, N.C., and Norfolk, Va., overnight.
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!”