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us-news1 month ago•20 min saved

Cold Front Triggers Severe Storms, Tornado Risks for 38 Million in Northeast

A sweeping cold front is moving through the Northeast on Thursday, August 27, 2026, placing over 38 million Americans under a Level 2 severe weather threat. Major cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., face risks of supercell thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Flash flood warnings are in effect for over 25 million people from Philadelphia to New York, with localized rainfall of 1 to 2 inches expected through early Friday. This event marks the seventh tornado risk for the New York metro area this year, a significant increase from last year's single occurrence.

via New York Post|

#flash-floods #new-york-city #northeast-storms

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"Tuesday's Severe Weather Threat: Tornadoes, Hail, and Wind Updates"

A severe weather outbreak is expected to continue on Tuesday, with the potential for strong, long-track tornadoes in parts of Ohio, northern and central Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. An initial round of severe thunderstorms has already caused significant damage in the Ohio Valley, with reports of power outages and structural damage to buildings. Nearly 79 million Americans are at risk of severe storms, with a Level 4 out of 5 risk issued for parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The severe weather threat is expected to shift to the East Coast on Wednesday. This comes after severe storms tore across the central U.S. on Monday, with reports of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail from Texas to Ohio.

via Fox Weather |

#ohio-valley #severe-thunderstorms #severe-weather-outbreak

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"Severe Weather Threat: Tornadoes, Hail, and Strong Winds Expected"

Two rounds of strong-to-severe storms are expected on Tuesday, with the afternoon/evening posing a more significant threat. The morning batch brings heavy rain, strong winds, and the possibility of hail and tornadoes, while the afternoon/evening round from around 3-9 p.m. carries a better threat for tornadoes. The intensity of the afternoon threat may be affected by the duration of the morning rain. Additionally, colder weather with rain showers and the potential for snowflakes is expected on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

via WLWT Cincinnati|

#hail #severe-storms #strong-winds

weather2 years ago•5 min saved

"Severe Weather Alert: Tornadoes, Hail, and Heavy Rainfall Threaten Southeast and Ohio Valley"

The Cincinnati area is facing one of the most significant tornado threats in recent years, with a "Moderate" risk for severe storms, including the potential for intense and long-track tornadoes, 2-inch hail, and 75 mph winds. Multiple rounds of storms are expected throughout Tuesday, with the possibility of heavy rain and flooding. This severe weather threat comes one day before the 50th anniversary of the Tri-State's "super tornado outbreak," which caused widespread destruction and casualties in the area.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati|

#cincinnati #flood-watch #severe-weather

weather2 years ago•7 min saved

"Rapidly Growing Wildfires Threaten Texas Panhandle and Midwest with Tornadoes"

A potent storm front is causing rapid temperature changes, fueling wildfires in the Plains, and creating a tornado threat in the Midwest. The storm has led to mandatory evacuations in parts of Texas due to rapidly spreading fires, while the Midwest faces the risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Additionally, heavy snowfall and blizzard warnings are impacting the northern Rockies and northern Minnesota.

via The Washington Post|

#blizzard-warning #midwest #storm-front

weather2 years ago•2 min saved

"Severe Weather Threat Continues in Miami and South Florida"

South Florida faces a renewed threat of severe weather, including the possibility of tornadoes, for the second consecutive day after heavy rainfall and powerful winds hit the Miami area. Multiple reports of tornadoes came in from North Florida and South Georgia, with more than 26 Tornado Warnings issued during Sunday's severe weather. The National Weather Service will be surveying possible tornado damage near Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday. The storm system is also creating hazardous marine conditions along both Florida coasts, but better weather is expected after Monday.

via Fox Weather |

#florida #miami #severe-weather

weather2 years ago•4 min saved

"South Carolina Faces Severe Weather Threat with Tornado Watch and Widespread Damage"

The tornado threat has ended in South Carolina, but winds are expected to continue at 30 to 40 miles per hour through Tuesday night and into Wednesday. GSP Airport has received 4 inches of rain in the last 24 hours, which is what they usually get in a month. Flash flood warnings are in effect for Greenville County, with reports of trees down in the area. Miracle Hill Ministries is keeping severe weather shelters open until 4 p.m., and residents are advised to remain cautious of water covering roads and potential flash flooding.

via WYFF4 Greenville|

#flash-flood-warning #rainfall #south-carolina

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"School Closures and E-Learning Days Across South Carolina Due to Severe Weather Forecast"

Schools in North and South Carolina are adjusting schedules due to an expected severe weather event on Tuesday, including high winds, heavy rain, and the threat of tornadoes. Many districts in the Charlotte area have announced closures or plans for remote learning. The Severe Weather Center 9 team is tracking the storm, and updates on school closures can be found on the Channel 9 Weather Closures page.

via WSOC Charlotte|

#north-carolina #school-closures #severe-weather

weather3 years ago•3 min saved

Severe Weather Strikes Metro Detroit: Hail, Wind, and Tornadoes Threaten

Severe storms are expected to hit Southeast Michigan on Friday, with the potential for hazardous conditions including strong winds, hail, and a low tornado threat. The Storm Prediction Center has placed Michigan under a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph, hail greater than 1 inch in size is possible, and there is a chance for a weak, isolated tornado. The severe weather is expected to occur mainly in the afternoon and evening.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#hail #michigan #severe-storms

weather3 years ago•5 min saved

Weekend Weather Alert: Strong Storms and Rain Possible

A line of showers and thunderstorms will cross the area after 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon, with a few storms possibly being strong to severe. The highest threat for severe storms is in the counties highlighted in yellow, with damaging winds being the main threat and a small tornado threat also possible. While the threat for severe weather ends around 6 p.m., showers may linger into the evening, bringing much-needed rainfall between a half inch and an inch, with the higher amounts east.

via WGAL Susquehanna Valley Pa.|

#afternoon-showers #damaging-winds #rainfall

weather3 years ago•2 min saved

Weekend Weather Alert: Severe Storms Expected in Alabama

Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are expected to impact Central and South Alabama on Sunday and Monday, with the primary threats being hail up to golf ball sized, damaging winds upwards of 60 mph, and locally heavy rainfall. While the tornado threat is low, it is not zero. It is recommended to prepare for impending severe weather and have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings. Showers and storm activity remain in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday, with a break from the rain and storms expected on Wednesday/Thursday.

via WSFA|

#alabama #damaging-winds #hail