Albany, NY – A widespread severe thunderstorm watch has been issued across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Saturday, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, hail, and rainfall totals of up to 2 inches per hour in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 607 will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Eastern across parts of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Maryland, and Delaware. The system could affect more than 43 million people from Pennsylvania to Maine.
Forecasters said the primary risks include scattered wind gusts reaching 70 mph, isolated hail up to the size of quarters, and the potential for a couple of tornadoes. The Weather Prediction Center also highlighted a risk of localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas, as training storms move through the region into the evening hours.
Hourly rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible, which could quickly overwhelm storm drains in metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia, Providence, and Boston. Officials warned that the combination of strong winds and saturated ground may lead to downed trees and power outages.
Counties under the watch include Dutchess, Columbia, Westchester, and New York City boroughs in New York; Fairfield, Hartford, and Litchfield counties in Connecticut; Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties in Pennsylvania; along with Baltimore City and surrounding counties in Maryland. Portions of northern New England, including Cumberland County, Maine, and Rockingham County, New Hampshire, are also included.
The watch extends across several major highways, including Interstates 95, 84, and 90, raising the potential for dangerous driving conditions during peak travel hours. Travelers are advised to monitor forecasts and avoid flooded roadways.
This developing weather situation will continue through tonight as the storm front pushes eastward.
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