Severe Storms Target I-95 Corridor Sunday

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

Severe Outlook June 5, 2016 East Coast USA

Sunday will bring severe storms to the East Coast, with the biggest threat in the Mid-Atlantic. Due to a strong upper level disturbance and plenty of moisture, strong thunderstorms are expected to develop Sunday afternoon. Damaging winds will be the greatest threat in these storms, though hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible in a region stretching from North Carolina to Pennsylvania. Further north, thunderstorms could produce gusty winds and small hail, especially in elevated terrain. In the Southeast, thunderstorms are likely with a risk of severe thunderstorms producing damaging wind gusts. Stay alert on Sunday if your area is at risk for severe weather.

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Severe Storms Will Threaten Parts Of The Northern Plains Later This Afternoon/Evening.

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

The atmosphere will be ideal for supporting severe storms later today across parts of the Northern Plains ahead of a cold front. The setup of an upper level jet overhead, upper level low over eastern North Dakota-western Minnesota, trough axis over the Red River Valley, and a 850 jet that will develop later in the day will help make the environment enriched for possible storm development. Currently, breaks in the clouds across eastern South Dakota and North Dakota will help initialize storms this afternoon. As you move further east towards Wisconsin, the atmosphere might not have enough time to recover from the clouds and rain that occurred earlier with a warm front.

 

The main hazards with these storms will include winds up to 65 mph, hail up to 2″, isolated tornadoes, and localized flash flooding. Be sure to look at the weather before you head back home from work or have any outdoor activities/ dinners planned in these locations.

 

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Flooding Concerns Persist in Texas; Expands to Louisiana

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

Over the past week, a substantial amount of rain has fallen across central and southeastern Texas leaving homes, roadways, and buildings flooded. Rain will continue to fall from central and eastern Texas over into Louisiana through Saturday.

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May Recap: Severe Storms, Tropics Awaken, El Nino Fizzles

Written by Meteo Expert Josef Lukas

What a month of May it was across the U.S. There were widespread severe events; the tropics come to life a little early; and the continued demise of what was once one of the strongest El Ninos on record. MORECAST has a look back at three of the biggest weather headlines in May.

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