Numerous states from Texas to the East Coast are facing the risk of severe thunderstorms this week, according to forecasters.
Why It Matters
According to meteorologists at AccuWeather, potential storm impacts could include flash-flooding, hail and localized damaging wind gusts.
What To Know
In a media advisory shared with Newsweek on Wednesday, AccuWeather said cooler air sweeping in and colliding with warm, muggy conditions will spark rounds of severe storms through the week’s end.
“A strong front separating the Rockies’ cold from warm air and Gulf moisture is sparking widespread severe weather, a typical early autumn pattern as the jet stream strengthens,” it said.
On Wednesday, severe storms may span from eastern Texas and western Louisiana up through southern Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, bringing risks of damaging winds, hail, lightning and isolated tornadoes, according to the outlet.
Severe thunderstorms sweeping across key corridors could cause midweek travel delays in Nashville, Cincinnati, Houston, and Memphis, it cautioned.
On Thursday, AccuWeather said storms are expected to strengthen from southern New Jersey down to Georgia and Alabama, possibly disrupting the I-85 and I-95 corridors and impacting major hubs such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.
“Business disruption is likely from flight delays, power outages and storm-related hazards across multiple regions,” the outlet said.
What People Are Saying
The National Weather Service said in a post on X, Tuesday: “Heavy to excessive rainfall Wednesday may bring areas of flash and urban flooding over portions of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In Arizona and New Mexico, heavy to excessive rainfall from monsoon thunderstorms may bring isolated flash and urban flooding Thursday into Saturday.”
NWS Louisville, Kentucky, said on X, Wednesday: “Rounds of showers and storms will continue today into tonight. A few storms may be strong to severe, especially across south central Kentucky.”
NWS Mount Holly, New Jersey, said on X, Wednesday: “Chance of showers & a few storms this afternoon increase into tonight w/ more showers & storms for Thu. A few lingering showers are possible Fri & Sat. Overall, many locations could see 1 to 3 inches of total rainfall over the next few days with locally higher amounts possible.”
NWS Houston, Texas, said on X, Tuesday: “Thunderstorms are expected Wednesday as a cold front moves slowly across the area. The primary impact will be heavy rainfall and isolated flooding in urban and low-lying areas. In addition, a few storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts being the main threat.”
What Happens Next
Agencies such as the NWS and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issue regular forecast updates on their respective websites.
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