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Tuesday Forecast: Millions In Northeast Face Heavy Rain and Powerful Winds
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The wildfire smoke that affected air quality across the Northeast last week has mostly dissipated, providing temporary relief to residents.
- However, a new wave of severe storms is expected on Tuesday, bringing risks of heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes.
- The Storm Prediction Center has issued warnings for tens of millions of people from Kentucky to New York, with the greatest threat being damaging wind gusts comparable to hurricane strength.
- Major cities including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Washington are in the highest risk zone, while New York, Cleveland, and Nashville face a slightly lower but still significant threat.
- Severe weather is anticipated to intensify in the afternoon and evening, following some early-day storms across the Northeast.
