Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast

news image
Top Stories
17 Aug 2018 2:54 PM
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for several Northeast states for the remainder of Friday. The potential for damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes exists within these thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast Shaded areas under a severe thunderstorm watch until 11 pm. ET Friday, August 17 Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast Thunderstorms will continue to fire up along a cold front pressing to the east. This front won't really cool a lot of you East folks down, rather give you more rainfall after a wet summer so far. Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast The potential for severe wind and hail appears to be most likely for much of the East Friday, August 17 Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast The tornado potential is lower than the hail/wind threat, but still exists for parts of the Northeast. Areas of rain will continue to move to the east/northeast between 20-30 miles per hour. Keep an eye on the west/southwest sky for incoming storms. Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast Simulated radar Friday evening, August 17 where red shows the most likely placement of thunderstorms. Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for the Northeast Forecast radar late Friday evening, August 17 which shows the potential for storms to last longest in southern New England. Things to keep in mind:
  1. Stay weather aware if you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors in this area
  2. Have a way of getting weather warnings for your location
  3. Prepare to take action if needed due to these storms
  4. Give yourself extra travel time through rainy areas
Meteorologist Emily Roehler previously wrote about the heavy rain forecast for the Northeast into your weekend. Tap/click here to read more about that soggy subject! For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Steve Glazier
All Weather News
More
Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains

Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains

Above - heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada cause

7 Dec 2023 8:20 PM
Messy Weekend Forecast for the East Coast

Messy Weekend Forecast for the East Coast

Rain and snow are on the way to New England a

7 Dec 2023 8:15 PM
First Round of Rain Dies Down, Next Ahead for PNW

First Round of Rain Dies Down, Next Ahead for PNW

The Northwestern United States has been hamme

7 Dec 2023 8:10 PM
Severe Storm Threat Returns to End the Week

Severe Storm Threat Returns to End the Week

The risk of severe weather is in the forecast

7 Dec 2023 8:05 PM
Record Heat Shifts East this Weekend

Record Heat Shifts East this Weekend

A ridge of high pressure has brought unseason

7 Dec 2023 8:00 PM
Windy Winter System for the Plains

Windy Winter System for the Plains

The next winter storm is taking shape for the

7 Dec 2023 3:00 AM
Quick Moving System Brings Snow to Appalachia

Quick Moving System Brings Snow to Appalachia

Our first system is a "Clipper", a fast-movin

5 Dec 2023 6:15 PM