Millions of people across the Northeast are bracing for severe weather today (Sunday, June 14), with damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes expected to impact major cities like Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. This comes after a week of intense weather conditions that left 61,000 customers in Western Pennsylvania without power.
According to FOX Weather, over 100 million Americans are under some form of storm threat. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms in the region. The primary threats include wind gusts reaching up to 65 mph and hail.
The severe weather is fueled by near-record heat, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s from the Carolinas to New York City. The FOX Forecast Center reports that the atmosphere’s moisture and instability are contributing to the development of these storms. If earlier showers do not stabilize the atmosphere, severe storms could form rapidly.
Residents are advised to stay informed and prepared for potential severe weather conditions. Emergency management officials recommend having multiple ways to receive weather alerts and being ready to take shelter if necessary. Localized flooding could occur, especially in urban areas with poor drainage, as noted by Wood Radio.
The severe weather threat continues as another disturbance moves into the Northeast, rounding out a week of challenging weather conditions.
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