"Severe Storms and Flooding Threat in Appalachia: First Alert Weather Day"

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of the Appalachia region as severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along the Appalachian Mountains, bringing the risk of hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. This stormy weather is part of the same system that caused damage and flooding along the Gulf Coast. The storms are anticipated to redevelop ahead of a cold front, with communities in West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina under the watch box. In addition to the severe weather threat, dangerous lightning and heavy rainfall are also expected, which could worsen ongoing cleanup efforts in areas already affected by flooding. Flood Watches have been posted for parts of the region, and the Northeast could see scattered rain showers for several days as the cold front moves through.