severe thunderstorms

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Tri-State Area due to forecasts of heavy downpours and potentially severe thunderstorms. These weather conditions are expected on Thursday, affecting the NYC area's evening commute.

First Alerts have been issued for Friday and Saturday due to a strong cold front moving into the Carolinas region, bringing a significant threat of severe thunderstorms. The main concerns are damaging wind gusts and heavy rain that could cause isolated flooding in poor-drainage areas. Conditions improve through Tuesday as drier air moves in behind the system.

Lightning strikes sparked three structure fires amid severe thunderstorms in Chesterfield County.

Waves of severe thunderstorms hit Northwest Indiana, resulting in the 'largest outage event on record.' NIPSCO reported that over half of its 500,000 electric customers were impacted, with approximately 268,000 customers without power as of early Thursday morning.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for New York City by the National Weather Service until 8:45 a.m. on Monday due to heavy rain and severe thunderstorms, with up to two inches of rain expected citywide.

Severe thunderstorms are possible in New York City from Sunday into Monday, with Northern New Jersey under a Flood Watch. Storms could bring flooding to parts of New Jersey Sunday night into Monday, with additional rain expected later this week.

Increased humidity and a new storm system will bring rain, potential flooding, and severe thunderstorms to the area starting this weekend and continuing into early next week.

A cold front has brought relief from humidity to the Carolinas, with dry weather expected through midweek before weekend storms return. Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest causes hazy skies but minimal health impacts. High temperatures will remain in the upper 80s, slightly below average for late July.

Severe thunderstorms and heavy showers caused wind damage, power outages, and fallen trees Tuesday evening. The severe weather threat is subsiding overnight, with clear skies and sunshine expected to return Wednesday.

New York City Mayor Mamdani has opened 51 safe overnight locations across the five boroughs in preparation for predicted life-threatening flash flooding and severe thunderstorms.

Over 28,000 Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas lost power due to storms on July 28, 2026, with significant outages reported in Asheville and Mooresville, North Carolina. Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and potential tornadoes prompted safety warnings about downed power lines and hazards.

Severe thunderstorms, potentially bringing damaging winds over 60 mph, isolated tornadoes, and large hail, were possible in the Carolinas on Tuesday, July 28. WBTV encouraged residents to submit storm-related media and provided safety tips from Duke Energy regarding downed power lines.

Severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings are in effect across northeastern Colorado, with heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds impacting areas near I-25 and east of Interstate 25. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for regions including Elbert County, Rush, and Beulah, with potential hail up to ping pong ball size and wind gusts reaching 70 mph.

A flood watch is in effect for New York City and surrounding areas due to severe thunderstorms forecasted for Tuesday afternoon into evening.

A woman was stabbed with a pitchfork at her home in Lincoln County, with the suspect arrested the next day. A North Carolina woman has been missing since July 22 during a Caribbean vacation. Charlotte faces a challenge in hosting a Super Bowl due to a lack of a necessary resource, and severe thunderstorms are expected across the Carolinas on Tuesday.

Severe storms and flooding threats are developing in New York and New Jersey, with a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Bergen, Rockland, and Westchester counties through 6:30 pm. Isolated storms formed near the city and may affect the five boroughs.

Southeast Michigan is under a 4Warn Weather Alert for potential severe thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for damaging winds, hail, lightning, and possible tornadoes. The most likely window for storms is between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., though timing remains uncertain.

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Southeast Michigan on July 27 due to severe thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the region under an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, primarily threatening straight-line winds up to 70 mph and other severe conditions.

An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe storms is in effect for Southeast Michigan Monday afternoon and evening, with potential for damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail, torrential rainfall, frequent lightning, and isolated tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center highlights uncertainty due to morning storm clusters affecting later storm intensity, urging residents to stay weather-aware and prepared.

The Carolinas face scattered showers and storms Sunday morning, with severe thunderstorm risks peaking Tuesday evening due to a strong cold front. High temperatures climb into the low 90s Tuesday, accompanied by heat indices exceeding 100°, while cooler conditions return by Wednesday.

Sunshine returns to Metro Detroit on Saturday with high temperatures reaching 84°F, followed by a potential for severe thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has issued Marginal and Slight Risk alerts for severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s to near 90°F by Sunday and Monday.

Flash flooding occurred rapidly in Middle Tennessee due to heavy rainfall exceeding ground and drainage system capacities. Saturated ground from prior rains and thunderstorms dropping 2-4 inches+ per hour caused immediate runoff, leading to flooded roadways, homes, and water rescues.

A Clarksville family was displaced after wind and lightning damaged their home during severe thunderstorms in Montgomery County on Tuesday evening.

Flooding on the Bronx River Parkway in Bronxville submerged cars during severe thunderstorms. Reporter Lucy Yang provided updates on the situation.

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten 29 million people in the Northeast, including NYC, with damaging wind gusts, flash flooding, and power outages. Major cities along the I-95 corridor face risks through the evening commute, while New York City’s aging sewer system struggles with heavy rainfall. Two confirmed tornadoes and multiple storm impacts have been reported.

Over 4,000 homes and businesses in Central Virginia are without power on Tuesday evening due to severe thunderstorms. The storms are causing widespread power outages across the region.

The Charlotte region faces a severe thunderstorm risk throughout the week, with hot and humid conditions starting the workweek and a cold front bringing cooler temperatures and continued storm threats by midweek.

An Air Quality Alert persists in Southeast Michigan due to Canadian wildfire smoke, with hazy skies expected today. Severe thunderstorms are forecast overnight into early Tuesday, posing risks of damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated hail or tornadoes. Drier and cooler weather is anticipated by Tuesday afternoon.

The Carolinas face a dangerous combination of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms through Wednesday, with heat index values reaching 100-105°F and storms threatening damaging winds. Relief is expected by Thursday as a cold front brings cooler, drier air.

Severe thunderstorms are moving through New York and New Jersey on Saturday, with tornado watches and flash flood warnings issued by forecasters.

The Carolinas face dangerous heat with heat indices reaching 100-105°F and severe thunderstorms this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will have the highest risks, with potential for damaging winds, while Monday and Wednesday may see lingering storms. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid vehicles, and monitor weather alerts.

Wildfire smoke from Canada has led to very unhealthy to hazardous air quality in Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan, prompting health advisories. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and lightning are expected on Saturday, followed by cooler weather and improved air quality by Sunday.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for New York City, parts of Northeastern New Jersey, and Nassau County on Long Island. The warning follows a day of extreme heat and is in effect until 5:45 PM. PIX11 reported the expanding storm threat.

Over 58 million Americans are under weather alerts due to wildfires in the western U.S. and severe thunderstorms impacting other regions. The situation is being covered by Carter Evans and Andrew Kozak.

Thunderstorms caused damage in the Charlotte region on July 10, 2026, leading to downed trees, power lines, and over 30,000 Duke Energy outages. Charlotte Douglas International Airport experienced a brief ground stop, and Duke Energy provided safety tips for handling downed power lines.

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail were moving through multiple counties in the Carolinas on July 10, 2026, prompting weather alerts. Interactive radar tools and safety guidelines from Duke Energy were provided to track storms and avoid hazards like downed power lines.

Severe storms across Pennsylvania caused widespread power outages and damage, with three deaths attributed to heavy winds. State and local officials coordinated cleanup efforts, with over 105,000 customers still without power as of Monday. Lancaster County was the most affected, and safety advisories were issued for generators and flood risks.

Two suburban reservoirs are nearly full after four rounds of severe thunderstorms caused heavy rainfall in Chicagoland during the Fourth of July weekend. The storms repeatedly affected the same areas, leading to significant water accumulation.

The D.C. area faces extreme heat and severe thunderstorms during the Fourth of July, with temperatures potentially breaking historical records and storms causing disruptions to celebrations. Weather warnings include gusts up to 80 mph, flooding, and heat index values as high as 112.

Over 10,000 Middle Tennesseans lost power Friday evening due to severe thunderstorms with heavy rain and damaging winds. The storms impacted customers of NES and MTE, causing widespread outages.