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Severe Weather Threatens Northeast And Plains
July 17, 2024 at 12:16 AM EDT
By WeatherBug Meteorologist, Rob Miller
Two areas of concern exist today for severe thunderstorms. The first area is found across portions of the Northeast into the Ohio Valley while a second area is centered in the central Plains.
In the Northeast, a very hot and humid conditions will linger one more day in advance of a strong cold front. This cold front will slice into the heat and humidity and will act as a focal point for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms.
The government's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk, or a 2 out of 5 on the severe weather probability scale, stretching from Washington D.C. through New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut, Massachussetts, and southern New Hampshire.
Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, large hail, and flooding downpours will be the primary threats from thunderstorms this afternoon. However, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Cities at risk include Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, New York, and Springfield, Mass.
More areas of severe weather concerns is found over the central Plains. An upper-air disturbance will interact with the tail-end of the same frontal boundary that will bring severe weather to the Northeast. Slight Risks have been issued for western Kentucky into western Misourri, central Nebraska, and southwestern Kansas into the Texas Panhandle.
Just like in the Northeast, the primary concerns from thunderstorms will include damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, large hail, and flooding downpours. An isolated tornado also cannot be ruled out.
Some cities at risk in the Plains include Garden City, Kan., and Woodward, Okla.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of the Mid-Atlantic. This includes Atlantic City, N.J., Dover, Del., and Easton, Md.
Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. This includes Garden City and Dodge City, Kan. and Woodward, Okla.
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!”
In the Northeast, a very hot and humid conditions will linger one more day in advance of a strong cold front. This cold front will slice into the heat and humidity and will act as a focal point for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms.
The government's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk, or a 2 out of 5 on the severe weather probability scale, stretching from Washington D.C. through New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut, Massachussetts, and southern New Hampshire.
Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, large hail, and flooding downpours will be the primary threats from thunderstorms this afternoon. However, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Cities at risk include Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, New York, and Springfield, Mass.
More areas of severe weather concerns is found over the central Plains. An upper-air disturbance will interact with the tail-end of the same frontal boundary that will bring severe weather to the Northeast. Slight Risks have been issued for western Kentucky into western Misourri, central Nebraska, and southwestern Kansas into the Texas Panhandle.
Just like in the Northeast, the primary concerns from thunderstorms will include damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, large hail, and flooding downpours. An isolated tornado also cannot be ruled out.
Some cities at risk in the Plains include Garden City, Kan., and Woodward, Okla.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of the Mid-Atlantic. This includes Atlantic City, N.J., Dover, Del., and Easton, Md.
Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. This includes Garden City and Dodge City, Kan. and Woodward, Okla.
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!”