Severe Weather Threat Continues Across the East

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The severe weather threat is expected to continue in parts of the eastern U.S. on Saturday, with a slight risk for storms in Ohio, West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and western New York. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats, though isolated tornadoes and flash flooding cannot be ruled out. The storms are expected to move through the Northeast on Sunday, bringing rain and some high elevation snow before pushing off the coast.

Why it matters

The active severe weather pattern this week has already spawned over 35 tornadoes across 10 states, with Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois being hit the hardest. The continued threat of dangerous storms could lead to additional property damage and potential threats to public safety in the affected regions.

The details

The severe storms are expected to develop late Saturday afternoon as a cold front moves through the Ohio Valley. The level of severity will depend on how the atmosphere recovers after earlier rain showers in the morning. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are the main concerns, though heavy rainfall could also lead to flash flooding in some areas. The storms will then push eastward into the Northeast on Sunday, bringing rain and some high elevation snow before moving off the coast.

• The severe weather threat is expected to continue on Saturday, with storms developing in the late afternoon.
• The storms are forecast to move into the Northeast on Sunday, bringing rain and snow before exiting the region.

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and issue any necessary severe weather watches or warnings for the affected regions.