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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Washington, DC included in Tornado Watch as millions on East Coast brace for severe storms on Sunday
WASHINGTON – Millions of people along the Interstate 95 corridor on the East Coast are bracing for the threat of severe weather on Sunday, with cities like Washington and Baltimore facing the risk of some tornadoes. Noaa's Storm Prediction Center has placed a large majority of the eastern U.s. from Georgia in the Southeast to the nation's capital in the mid-Atlantic in a Level 2 risk on its 5-point severe thunderstorm risk scale. How To Watch Fox Weather This includes cities like Savannah in Georgia, Columbia in South Carolina, Wilmington and Raleigh in North Carolina, Richmond and Virginia Beach in Virginia and Washington, D.C. On Sunday afternoon, a Tornado Watch was issued for more than 10 million people in the mid-Atlantic, including cities like Washington and Fredericksburg and Richmond in Virginia. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect for portions of Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia until 10 p.m. ET. The main threats from thunderstorms that develop will be damaging wind gusts and hail, but there's also the risk of some tornadoes in the mid-Atlantic. Download The Free Fox Weather App Tornadoes will be possible in portions of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. However, the higher tornado threat is located along the Interstate 64 corridor from Norfolk to Richmond in Virginia, as well as along the I-95 corridor from south of Richmond northward to Washington. Watch Vs. Warning: Here Are The Differences Between These Weather Terms That Could Save Your Life Heavy rain could also lead to some flooding across portions of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Noaa's Weather Prediction Center has placed portions of seven states and the Washington, D.C., area in a Level 2 out of 4 risk for flash flooding on article source: Washington, DC included in Tornado Watch as millions on East Coast brace for severe storms on Sunday
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Severe storms possible across Maryland this evening; Alert Day in effect
A Tornado Watch has been issued for areas south and west of Baltimore through 10 p.m. Sunday evening, as the atmosphere becomes increasingly unstable ahead of an approaching warm front. The watch includes portions of central Maryland, southern Maryland, and the Lower Eastern Shore, where the threat for severe weather will be highest. The warm front is expected to lift northward toward the Baltimore metro area by Sunday evening. As it does, it will separate two distinct air masses: cooler, more stable air to the north, and warm, humid, unstable air to the south. Areas south of this front will be firmly entrenched in a favorable environment for the development of strong to severe thunderstorms, including isolated tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, small hail, and torrential downpours. The highest threat zone extends south of a line from Gaithersburg to Annapolis to Easton to Cambridge, encompassing a wide portion of the state. This includes the southern suburbs of Washington and Baltimore, as well as St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles, Talbot, Dorchester, and Wicomico counties. Although storms could occur anywhere in Maryland, the greatest concentration of dangerous weather is expected in these southern and eastern zones. Meteorologists warn that any storms that interact directly with the warm front could rotate and briefly produce a tornado, particularly given the enhanced low-level wind shear present along the boundary. Frequent lightning and flash flooding will also be concerns with any slow-moving cells, especially in areas that have seen recent rain. By midnight, the severe threat should diminish as storms lose daytime heating and the atmosphere begins to stabilize. Overnight conditions will turn quieter with partly to mostly cloudy skies and lows remaining mild, generally in the mid to upper 60s. Unsettled Start to the Week Monday will start off dry for many, with a mix of sunshine and clouds through the morning hours. However, the break will be brief. Another round of storms is expected to develop by late afternoon and continue into Monday night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region under a Marginal Risk for severe storms Monday, with the potential for damaging winds and locally heavy rain once again. Temperatures on Monday will climb into the low to mid 80s, adding additional fuel for afternoon convection. Cold Front Arrives Tuesday A stronger cold front will approach and move through the region on Tuesday. The best chance for showers and storms will come during the morning hours, especially east of I-95, as the front sweeps eastward. Behind the front, slightly drier and more comfortable air will begin to filter into the region, though temperatures will remain warm with highs in the low to mid 80s. The passage of this front will mark the beginning of a brief stretch of quieter weather midweek. Warm and Sunny Midweek Forecast High pressure will build in from the west on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to a period of dry and mostly sunny weather. Afternoon highs will approach 90 degrees, especially on Thursday, with noticeably lower humidity and overnight lows dropping into the 60s. This will likely be the most pleasant stretch of the week, offering a break from the repeated thunderstorm chances that have affected the region since the weekend. Stormy Pattern Returns for Father's Day Weekend By Friday, another cold front will begin to approach from the west. Increasing moisture and instability ahead of the front will lead to a renewed chance for scattered storms, especially Friday afternoon and evening. Unlike earlier in the week, this front is expected to slow down or stall across the region, leading to prolonged rain chances that may persist through the weekend. As a result, both Saturday and Father's Day on Sunday could feature periods of showers and thunderstorms, with locally heavy rain possible at times. Temperatures will trend cooler as clouds and rainfall become more persistent. Highs on Saturday and Sunday are expected to fall back into the mid to upper 70s, a noticeable change from the summerlike warmth earlier in the week.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Over 11,000 Arkansans without power after Saturday morning storms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Storms moving through the Natural State on Saturday morning have left thousands without power. According to , 11,121 Arkansans were without power after storms entered the western part of the state shortly after 8 a.m. The county with the most outages was Scott County with 4,873 without power. Another county with a high number of outages include Madison with 2,195 outages. Other counties with outages are Crawford, Franklin, Newton, Jackson and Woodruff. Officials with the said that a Tornado Watch is in place for several counties until noon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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Man killed, another airlifted after tree falls on campsite in remote part of Fannin County
A camper is dead, and another has minor injuries after a tree fell on a campsite in a remote area of Fannin County. Fannin County Emergency Management said a 911 call came in around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday that one of the campers had life-threatening injuries and another camper was injured from the fallen tree. 'Four young men were sleeping in hammocks at the time of the incident. One individual was reportedly trapped beneath the tree and was unresponsive,' Fannin County EMA said in a post on Facebook. The campers were in a remote area of the Cohutta Wilderness Area near Panther Creek Falls. TRENDING STORIES: LIVE UPDATES: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of metro, Tornado Watch still in effect 'Respectful removal:' APD, fire department working to safely move dead horse from street Police identify suspect, victim in Gwinnett County deadly shooting 'A nearby group of two campers—a father and daughter—heard the tree fall and rushed to the site after hearing cries for help. They provided immediate support to the injured group and remained with them throughout the incident. After emergency teams arrived, the father and daughter later hiked out with the two uninjured campers and helped transport them back to their vehicle,' Fannin EMA said. The terrain around Panther Creek Falls 'is rugged, marked by steep inclines, dense forest cover, and extremely limited access.' EMA said the campsite was about 4.2 miles from the nearest trailhead, making it 8.4 miles round-trip for rescuers. EMA posted video of aerial crews that were called in to help the camper who was injured. 'Without air support, a ground evacuation would have demanded far more personnel, extended the duration of the operation, and increased the risk to both rescuers and the patient,' Fannin County said. EMA said their deepest condolences went out to the family of the man who was killed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Ground stop in effect at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to weather
The Federal Aviation Administration reported a ground stop was in effect and delays were expected as severe weather enters the metro Atlanta area. The FAA announced the ground stop on their Air Traffic Control System Command Center system. According to the alert, the Diversion Recovery Tool has been activated for the airport. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: LIVE UPDATES: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of metro, Tornado Watch still in effect Thousands turn out across Metro Atlanta to protest against presidential policies 'Respectful removal:' APD, fire department working to safely move dead horse from street [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
