Damaging Wind & Tornado Potential in the Northeast Friday

news image
Special Stories
26 Mar 2021 8:00 AM
The storm system that brought numerous tornadoes to the Southeast on Thursday will bring severe storm potential to portions of the Northeast on Friday. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect through the afternoon for portions of New York and Vermont. Be sure to check our live stream or broadcast for the latest on this developing situation. Damaging winds are the primary threat from stronger thunderstorms but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Flooding is the other concern as heavy downpours move over snowpack. Rapid melting could lead to flooding in creeks, streams, and drainage areas.

Forecast

Lines of strong thunderstorms have already moved over the Great Lakes, but additional strong thunderstorms will move east with energy from the front through the afternoon. Eventually as storms move east out of Maine, cold air wrapping around the backside of the low will bring a chance for a few more showers, with some snow or sleet mixing in, especially for higher elevation locations. Stay up to date with the latest warnings and advisories on our live streams and broadcasts, as well as on social media.
All Weather News
More
'MCS' Season Takes Hold with Severe Weather & Flooding Threats for the Plains & Midwest

'MCS' Season Takes Hold with Severe Weather & Flooding Threats for the Plains & Midwest

As Summer settles in across the Central U.S.,

27 Jun 2026 1:30 AM
Weekend System To Shake up Pattern Across the Country

Weekend System To Shake up Pattern Across the Country

A significant early-summer trough is expected

27 Jun 2026 1:25 AM
Massive Fires Burn in Utah, Extreme Fire Danger Continues Into the Weekend

Massive Fires Burn in Utah, Extreme Fire Danger Continues Into the Weekend

Photo: Iron Fire getting doused with a retard

27 Jun 2026 12:45 AM
Severe Threat Tracks into the Northeast Friday

Severe Threat Tracks into the Northeast Friday

Another day, another Illinois tornado. That's

26 Jun 2026 2:25 AM
Flood Threat Persists This Week

Flood Threat Persists This Week

New rounds of rainfall are expected to contin

25 Jun 2026 11:30 AM
Front Range Overnight Storms, More Thursday and Friday

Front Range Overnight Storms, More Thursday and Friday

FRONT RANGE - Large hail and strong winds pus

25 Jun 2026 2:15 AM
Another Day of Heat For the West Before Changes

Another Day of Heat For the West Before Changes

This week, an upper-level ridge has taken ove

24 Jun 2026 6:30 PM