"Eclipse Viewers Beware: New Weather Threat Looms Beyond Clouds"

The upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday may be affected by severe thunderstorms in the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, potentially obstructing views and posing risks for post-eclipse travelers. While the cloud forecast for other locations in the path of totality is not ideal, high pressure over the Northeast could create excellent viewing conditions. Millions are expected to travel for the eclipse, and cloud cover forecasts are subject to change as new weather information becomes available.