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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Severe thunderstorm threat for Northeast has 60 million people on alert
Parts of the Northeast are under the threat of severe thunderstorms on Thursday, with 60 million people on alert for severe weather. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect up and down the I-95 corridor through 9 p.m. Thursday for cities including Richmond, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City. MORE: From severe storms to sizzling heat, Midwest and Northeast in store for whiplash weather change Severe thunderstorm warnings have also been issued in some areas, including in southeastern Pennsylvania. The main threat with these storms will be widespread damaging wind gusts to 75 mph. Hail and tornadoes are also possible. A "large and extremely dangerous" tornado was located over Landenberg in southeastern Pennsylvania around 5 p.m. Thursday, the National Weather Service said. In New York City, a teenager was struck by lightning in Central Park Thursday afternoon, police said. The teen is alert and conscious, police said. MORE: Hurricane Erick slams Mexico's Pacific Coast as a powerful Cat 3 storm The storms have led to power outages and flight cancellations along the East Coast. More than 500,000 customers across the Mid-Atlantic were without power as of Thursday evening, primarily in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland, according to Nearly 600 flights have been canceled nationwide on Thursday, according to FlightAware, with New York's LaGuardia Airport the most impacted. ABC News' Melissa Griffin contributed to this report.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sussex County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 4:13 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. This warning applies to Kent, DE, Sussex, DE, Caroline and MD counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 70 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building." At 4:13 p.m., the NWS issued a statement: "The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Northwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware, Southern Kent County in central Delaware, East central Caroline County in eastern Maryland, Until 5 p.m. EDT. At 4:13 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Denton, or 16 miles southeast of Centerville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD: 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include: Milford, Harrington, Ellendale, Andrewsville, Felton, Greenwood, Frederica, Houston, and Farmington." A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger. Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing. Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power. Remember to bring pets inside. If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds. Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed. Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. See the latest weather alerts and forecasts here This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sussex County
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary: ECCC
This picture, taken on Jan. 24, 2025, shows the Saddledome and the Calgary skyline on a windy Friday. (Courtesy: Matt Melnyk) A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Calgary late Sunday morning. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) posted the watch at 11:30 a.m. "Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms from early this afternoon to this evening,' it said. 'Local travel delays are possible. Driving conditions may be difficult. 'When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.' Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when conditions are favourable for producing storms capable of producing damaging hail, wind or rain.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Several parts of central, southern Sask. under severe thunderstorm watch
As of 2 p.m., several areas in central and southern Saskatchewan were under a severe thunderstorm watch or warning. (Photo source: Environment and Climate Change Canada) A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for several parts of central and southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, including Moose Jaw and Saskatoon. According to an alert from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms which may produce strong wind gusts, heavy rain, and damaging hail. The weather agency advises that some thunderstorms may become severe and advises people to go indoors if they hear thunder. Wind gusts up to 100 km/h and toonie-sized hail may be possible threats with these storms, ECCC said. ECCC continues to place more areas under the watch as the thunderstorm moves across the province. Some areas have also been issued a severe thunderstorm warning. Several parts of southwestern Saskatchewan were also under a severe thunderstorm watch or warning on Friday. For current watches and warnings, click here.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Areas bordering central North Carolina under severe thunderstorm watch
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With the risk of severe thunderstorms in central North Carolina Sunday, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for areas north, east and south of central N.C. The National Weather Service initially issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the southeastern areas of North Carolina, but then expanded that to cover more of the east and southeast. 'Clusters of storms will move east-northeastward across eastern North Carolina this afternoon,' the watch said, noting 65 mph wind gusts are possible along with 1-inch hail. Then, at 2:40 p.m., the weather service expanded the severe thunderstorm watch northward to include all of eastern North Carolina until 10 p.m. Sunday. RELATED: Interactive weather radar 'Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon, with mostly a damaging wind/some hail risk across far southern Virginia and northeast North Carolina,' forecasters said in the watch. Areas east of Edgecombe, Wilson, Wayne, and Sampson counties are in the watch area. To the north, Northampton County is in the severe thunderstorm watch along with Virginia counties along the border west to Danville. Essentially, central North Carolina is nearly encircled by the severe thunderstorm watch. RELATED: Interactive weather radar A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area, the weather service said. Residents should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
