Charlotte, NC – A widespread severe weather threat is taking aim at the East Coast on Monday, with 14 states under a slight risk for damaging storms.
According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, a strong cold front will move through the region beginning Monday morning, March 31, and continue into the evening. Areas at risk stretch from northeast Georgia through the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic, including cities such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.
Forecasters warn of the potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. The storm threat is classified as a “slight risk,” indicating a 15% or greater chance of severe weather in affected areas.
Local emergency managers advise residents to remain alert to changing weather conditions and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Outdoor activities and travel could be disrupted throughout the day, especially during peak afternoon and evening hours.
Scattered storms may develop quickly and intensify, particularly in the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia where atmospheric instability is expected to be higher.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items, charge devices, and review severe weather safety plans ahead of the system’s arrival. Visit weather.gov for the latest alerts and updates.
