Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect, With 60 Mph-plus Wind Gusts Expected, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for a large portion of the Northeast.
It's in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday, July 17.
Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour are the main threat with any thunderstorm that becomes severe, the National Weather Service said in issuing the watch.
Torrential downpours, frequent lightning, and flash flooding are all possible, along with quarter-size hail.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until Sunday morning, July 18.
Earlier report: Severe Storms Expected With 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Drenching Downpours, Possible Tornadoes
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Storms With Downpours, Damaging Winds Sweeping Through Region
The new workweek is off to a stormy start.
Scattered storms, some of which could be strong to severe, will continue through the day and evening on Monday, June 14, into Tuesday morning, June 15.
Downpours, damaging winds, and hail are possible with any possibly severe storms.
Monday's high temperature will be in the low 70s, with high humidity levels of around 90 percent.
After morning showers, and possible thunderstorms, wrap up by late Tuesday morning, it will become partly sunny during the afternoon with a high temperature in the upper 70s.
Following the unsettled stretch, Wednesday, …
