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Storm Surge in the Northeast: Here’s Why New England Is Suddenly Facing Violent Winds, Hail, and Flash Floods

Storm Surge in the Northeast: Here’s Why New England Is Suddenly Facing Violent Winds, Hail, and Flash Floods

New Englanders are in for a wild Thursday night. Dangerous thunderstorms are sweeping across the region this evening, threatening to bring 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-sized hail, and sudden flash flooding. And for some, the risk doesn’t stop there—a stray tornado can’t be ruled out as storms explode across Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and beyond. […]

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Brutal Weather Double Punch: Extreme Heat and Dangerous Thunderstorms Hit PA and MD This Afternoon

Brutal Weather Double Punch: Extreme Heat and Dangerous Thunderstorms Hit PA and MD This Afternoon

A brutal combination of extreme heat and fast-developing thunderstorms is hitting the Pennsylvania–Maryland region today, bringing highs near 100°F, dangerous humidity, and a high risk of damaging winds, hail, and flooding. This isn’t just another summer scorcher—this is a full-scale weather event that could strain power grids, disrupt commutes, and pose serious health risks. By

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Weather Emergency: Damaging Storms and Blinding Rain Threaten Pittsburgh, Morgantown Area This Afternoon

Weather Emergency: Damaging Storms and Blinding Rain Threaten Pittsburgh, Morgantown Area This Afternoon

Storm clouds are building fast over western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia, and by midday today, the region could be slammed by a dangerous mix of flash flooding, damaging winds, and intense rainfall. If you live in or near Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Wheeling, or Morgantown, this is not a typical rainy afternoon—this is a fast-developing severe

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Midlands to Pee Dee on Edge: Sudden Thunderstorms Could Bring Destructive Winds and Power Outages by Dinnertime

Midlands to Pee Dee on Edge: Sudden Thunderstorms Could Bring Destructive Winds and Power Outages by Dinnertime

If you live in central or eastern South Carolina, don’t let today’s warm, quiet afternoon fool you—a wave of dangerous thunderstorms is expected to rip through parts of the state by evening, bringing powerful winds, hail, and intense lightning. Columbia, Florence, Cheraw, and nearby areas are all in the danger zone as storms build from

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Scorching Alert for Philly & Camden: Heat Index Nears 100°—Advisory in Full Effect Until Tonight

Scorching Alert for Philly & Camden: Heat Index Nears 100°—Advisory in Full Effect Until Tonight

If you’re planning to head outdoors in Philly or Camden today, think twice. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday, and forecasters say the heat index could soar to 99°F. That’s not just hot—it’s dangerously hot. This kind of heat doesn’t just sap your energy—it can overwhelm your body’s ability to cool

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Warning: Central NC’s Weather Will Flip From Dangerous Storms to Extreme 105° Heat in 24 Hours

Warning: Central NC’s Weather Will Flip From Dangerous Storms to Extreme 105° Heat in 24 Hours

Get ready for a rough ride, Central North Carolina. Thursday will start with strong storms that could pack damaging winds and hail—but that’s just round one. By the weekend, the region is expected to bake under a dangerous heatwave, with the heat index pushing a sweltering 105°F by Monday. It’s the kind of weather one-two

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Thunder Roars, Then Heat Soars: Why Thursday in Manchester Could Be the Most Uncomfortable Day This Month

Thunder Roars, Then Heat Soars: Why Thursday in Manchester Could Be the Most Uncomfortable Day This Month

Don’t leave home Thursday without checking the sky and your forecast. Forecasters are warning of a double threat across southern New Hampshire: strong to severe thunderstorms in the afternoon, followed by air so humid and hot it will feel close to 96°F in the evening. It’s a rare mix of storm danger and summer sizzle

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Millions in the Midwest Are in the Path of Tornadoes and Hail—And You Might Be Driving Right Into It

Millions in the Midwest Are in the Path of Tornadoes and Hail—And You Might Be Driving Right Into It

If you’re hitting the road along I‑57 or I‑65 Wednesday evening, think twice. A volatile line of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop across the central Midwest, carrying threats of tornadoes, damaging hail, and fierce wind gusts that could bring rush-hour traffic to a standstill. The National Weather Service has placed more than 25 million

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From Morning Mist to 91° Heat and Storm Chaos: Why Thursday in Providence Could Spiral Fast

From Morning Mist to 91° Heat and Storm Chaos: Why Thursday in Providence Could Spiral Fast

You might start your Thursday sipping coffee under a gray sky, thinking it’s just another humid morning. But by nightfall, Providence could be grappling with blistering heat and explosive thunderstorms, all wrapped in a sticky blanket of humidity. The forecast calls for a high of 91°F, with a feels-like temperature nearing 97°F, and potential for

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From Sticky Mornings to Scorching Afternoons, NJ’s Thursday Weather Is About to Snap

From Sticky Mornings to Scorching Afternoons, NJ’s Thursday Weather Is About to Snap

You may want to rethink your outdoor plans for Thursday. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m., and it’s not just another hot day — this is a high-risk combination of oppressive heat, drenching humidity, and the looming threat of late-day storms. Expect highs around 92°F, but with humidity cranked up, it could

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