New York, NY – More than 42 million residents across the Northeast are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch today as powerful storms are forecast to sweep through major metropolitan areas including New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The National Weather Service has issued an urgent advisory for residents to prepare for potentially damaging weather through 9 p.m. EDT Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, Severe Thunderstorm Watch 496 was issued at 1:40 p.m. EDT Tuesday and covers portions of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, and Washington, DC. The watch highlights the risk of scattered storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph, isolated hail up to half an inch, and frequent lightning. Areas within the watch include all five boroughs of New York City, central and eastern Pennsylvania, nearly all of New Jersey, the Baltimore-Washington metro corridor, and eastern Virginia.
The severe weather threat is expected to persist through the evening, with storms developing in clusters and lines that may quickly intensify. The Storm Prediction Center warns that while tornadoes are not the primary hazard, isolated tornado activity cannot be entirely ruled out. Residents are urged to stay informed via local media, NOAA weather radios, and mobile alerts for potential warnings and updates as conditions evolve.
The NWS encourages the public to report instances of wind or hail damage, including location, time, and severity, to help track the storm’s impact in real time. More information and reporting tools are available at weather.gov/okx/SubmitStormReport.
Authorities recommend securing outdoor objects, avoiding unnecessary travel during severe conditions, and having a safety plan in place for shelter should warnings be issued for your area.
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