New Storm Threat Emerges With Separate Rounds Of Drenching Rain: Timing
An unsettled stretch threatens to bring soaking rain throughout the Northeast, potentially resulting in a weekend washout.
New rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, with the potential for torrential downpours and localized flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
The concern is heightened in areas that were drenched Thursday, Aug. 20, including parts of eastern Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, and western Connecticut. AccuWeather says 1 to 3 inches of rain fell in those areas, with isolated totals reaching 4 inches.
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Possible Tornadoes Rip Through PA, Tearing Roofs Off School, Homes; 13 Displaced
A brief but powerful storm tore through eastern York County Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20, ripping part of the roof from Eastern York High School, damaging six townhomes, and displacing at least 13 people, according to the York County Office of Emergency Management.
The storm struck just before 4:30 p.m., with some of the worst damage reported in Lower Windsor Township, officials said.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency was closely tracking reports of tornadoes and significant damage in both York and Lancaster counties, Governor Josh Shapiro said.
"Our team at PA Emergency Man…
Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Possible As Severe Storms Take Aim At DC, Maryland, Virginia: NWS
Enjoy the quiet while it lasts.
A muggy Thursday could take a nasty turn across DC, Maryland and Virginia as the afternoon wears on, with severe storms threatening to bring damaging winds, hail, flooding and even a few tornadoes into the evening, forecasters say.
The timing isn't ideal.
Storms are expected to begin firing during the afternoon before becoming more widespread through roughly 4 to 6 p.m., putting parts of the Baltimore-Washington corridor in the crosshairs around the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service.
Much of the region east of the Blue Ridge is unde…
Tornado Watch Issued Across Maryland, DC, Northern Virginia As Severe Storms Move In
Maryland is under a Tornado Watch until 10 p.m. Tuesday as forecasters warn the atmosphere is primed for dangerous thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding across much of the region.
The National Weather Service issued an alert on Tuesday afternoon, replacing part of an earlier Severe Thunderstorm Watch as conditions became more favorable for tornado development.
The watch includes Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties, along with all o…
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Dangerous Storms Move In
Parts of Maryland are under a Tornado Watch Saturday afternoon as forecasters warn a volatile mix of dangerous heat, powerful thunderstorms, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes could sweep across the region before the day is over.
The National Weather Service issued the watch for central and northeastern Maryland until 9 p.m., covering Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George's, Queen Anne's, Talbot, and Baltimore City.
The rest of the Baltimore-Washington forecast area, including DC and much of Virgi…
112-Degree Heat To Slam DC, Maryland, Virginia Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend
The DMV is about to feel like an oven.
A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity is building across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, where the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 1, followed by an Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening.
Forecasters say heat index values could climb as high as 106 degrees on Wednesday before turning even more oppressive Thursday and Friday, when “dangerously hot conditions” could make it feel like 112 degrees in parts of the region.
The alerts cover DC, portions of central, north-central, northeast, nor…
