Storm System Threatens Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Ohio Valley with Rain Showers and Thunderstorms

Severe weather with torrential rain and thunderstorms is threatening to inundate multiple regions across the United States this week following the Independence Day weekend.

This is according to a new AccuWeather forecast, which suggested that showers and storms could affect the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Ohio Valley regions with showers and storms.

A new storm system, or a so-called "stormy pattern," will be the main cause of the adverse weather, which was also previously predicted by AccuWeather for the Northeast during the holiday weekend.

Last week's forecast indicated a storm warning, placing 50 million Americans at risk across the region.

The threat stems from associated heavy rain, large hail, and strong winds, as well as potential isolated tornadoes.

In the past, severe storms across the US have led to multiple casualties, catastrophic infrastructural damage, and widespread disruption.

In particular, stormy weather marked the country's spring season from March to May.

While the US is currently in its summer season from June to September, thunderstorms continued to persist in climatic season dominated by high temperatures and extreme heat.

Amidst the overlapping weather events, the Western US will continue to experience a heat wave in the coming days, while the Eastern US could be subject not only to thunderstorms but also to threats from named storms or hurricanes under the Atlantic hurricane season.

Post-Holiday Extreme Weather

Northeast severe weather — Photo by ED JONES/AFP via Getty Images

AccuWeather said on Monday, July 4, the prevalence of a dry weather in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic during the holiday could be replaced by severe weather with the mentioned weather hazards from Tuesday, July 5.

The fresh weather forecast is in contrast with AccuWeather's previous prediction last week; that severe thunderstorms will threaten the Northeast during the holiday weekend.

Based on the weather forecasting company, the extreme weather this week will affect the following areas on Tuesday:

Columbus, Ohio
Lexington, Kentucky
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Charleston, West Virginia

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Severe Thunderstorm Forecast

Meanwhile, AccuWeather meteorologists said New England and northern Mid-Atlantic will be under a dry weather on Wednesday, July 6, as a cold front is pushing through south of the region.

This will allow the arrival of a "slightly less humid air" into the territory.

The impact of the severe storms will continue on Wednesday for some areas in the region, affecting the following cities:

Baltimore, Maryland
Washington, D.C.
Roanoke, Virginia
Raleigh, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina

The mentioned urban areas above could experience the risk of heavy downpours, resulting to flash flooding. Damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour from the storm could also occur.

Furthermore, the major weather risks for Thursday, July 7, will be urban flooding, travel disruption, reduced visibility, and recurring intense downpours.

NWS Forecast

The latest AccuWeather forecast is in line with short-range outlook of the National Weather Service (NWS) on Monday, predicting that areas from the Northern High Plains to the East Coast may experience excessive rainfall and severe weather due to the weather disturbance.

The NWS also said dangerous heat will transpire in the Central US by mid-week.

Related weather in the interior Alaska, Great Basin, and portions of the Great Plains could see the elevation of critical fire weather conditions, according to the US weather agency.