STORMS IN THE EAST

Storm Snowfall Map 1

Severe Weather Discussion

Thunderstorms will develop along and ahead of a cold front stretching from the Northeast through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Southeast today. The greatest concentration of storms is expected from New York through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and into North Carolina.

The strongest storms in this corridor will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, torrential rainfall, frequent lightning, and localized flooding. While a few storms may produce hail, the primary threat will be strong straight-line winds and heavy downpours.

Farther west, clusters of thunderstorms will continue to emerge from the High Plains and move southeastward through the Tennessee Valley and the south-central Plains. These storms are expected to organize into thunderstorm complexes capable of producing widespread gusty winds and periods of heavy rainfall.

As these clusters track southeastward, localized flooding may become a concern in areas that experience repeated rounds of storms. The combination of abundant moisture and slow-moving storm clusters will keep the threat of heavy rainfall elevated across portions of the Tennessee Valley and surrounding regions.

Main Threats Today

• Damaging wind gusts from New York to North Carolina.

• Heavy rainfall and localized flooding along the cold front.

• Thunderstorm clusters moving from the High Plains into the Tennessee Valley.

• Strong winds and heavy rain with organized storm complexes.

• Continued wet conditions across portions of the central and eastern United States.