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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for parts of Massachusetts and surrounding states until 8 p.m., with the potential for damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes, especially in inland areas like Central and Western Massachusetts. Residents are advised to stay weather aware as storms are expected to weaken after sunset, with some areas experiencing severe weather including tornado warnings and hail.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the Northeast, including New York City and Washington, D.C., as strong storms with damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes are expected. The storms, which follow severe weather in the Midwest, could cause significant wind gusts and isolated flash flooding, particularly in the Ohio Valley. The threat extends through Wednesday, affecting major cities along the Interstate 95 corridor.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the D.C. area until 9 p.m. due to a cold front that could trigger intense storms with strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and possibly hail. A tornado warning was briefly issued but later canceled. The most intense storms are expected east of Interstate 95, with the primary risks being damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. The weather is expected to improve by the end of the workweek.
The National Weather Service forecasts severe thunderstorms with large hail for the I-25 corridor, including Denver, from late Friday afternoon into the evening. There's a 60% chance of a severe thunderstorm watch being issued, with the main threats being large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and possibly an isolated tornado.
Severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado warning affected several metro Atlanta counties on Memorial Day, causing power outages, fallen trees, and property damage. Warnings were issued throughout the day for various counties, with the main threats being damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Despite tornado sirens and warnings, no confirmed tornado touchdowns were reported.
The severe thunderstorm risk for the D.C. area has ended as the squall line passes, with the storm watch canceled early. While lightning and brief heavy rain may continue until around midnight, no additional severe weather is expected tonight. More storms are anticipated Monday afternoon and evening.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for several central Virginia counties on Sunday, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and potential damage to trees and powerlines. Residents were advised to seek shelter in interior rooms on the lowest floors of buildings. The warnings have since expired.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several central Ohio counties, including Franklin and Delaware, until 8 p.m. Sunday. The main threats are damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. The chance of precipitation is high, with storms expected to continue into Memorial Day. The weather is forecasted to clear up later in the week.
Numerous central Ohio counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Sunday, with two primary rounds of storms expected. The first round will hit by late afternoon, and the second will arrive late Sunday night into early Memorial Day Monday. The main threats include strong damaging winds, large hail, and isolated flooding, with a small risk of tornadoes. Showers and thunderstorms will continue into Monday morning, with scattered showers expected through the first half of the week before sunny weather returns by Thursday.
Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches are in effect for parts of North Texas, including Kaufman, Ellis, and Dallas counties, with threats of hail and high winds. Memorial Day will see unseasonably hot and humid weather with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and heat index values near 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in place for areas south and east of the Metroplex until 8 p.m. Higher rain and storm chances are expected for the rest of the week, raising flooding concerns.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for parts of North Texas with threats of large hail and high winds. Memorial Day will see unseasonably hot and humid weather with temperatures reaching the mid-90s and heat index values near 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect for areas south and east of the Metroplex until 8 p.m. Higher rain and storm chances are expected for the rest of the week, raising flooding concerns.
The Chicago area is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 p.m. due to potential multiple rounds of storms, causing travel concerns for the Memorial Day weekend. Track the weather live using NBC 5's interactive radar.
Eastern Nebraska is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 4 AM Friday, with potential for damaging winds up to 85 MPH, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. A Flood Watch is also in effect for areas hit by heavy rain earlier this week. The weather is expected to clear up by Friday afternoon, but more storms are possible over the weekend.
Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warnings are in place across several counties on the Coast, with reports of a tornado touching down in Pearl River, Louisiana. Outages have been reported in Pearl River, Harrison, Hancock, and other counties. Viewers have sent in photos and videos of hail in various areas. Residents under warnings are advised to take shelter immediately and avoid rooms with windows and doors leading outside.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 4am for the central Brazos Valley, with the primary threats being hail, strong winds, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. There is also a chance of isolated flooding in areas that have already received over an inch of rain in the past 24 hours. Updates will be available on air and digital platforms throughout the night.