Forecasts Warn Rain and Severe Thunderstorms to Threaten Midwest, East Coast

Forecasts announced that parts of the Midwest and East Coast would expect severe thunderstorms.

According to AccuWeather's recent weather update on October 11, forecasters revealed that rain and thunderstorms could unleash in portions of the north-central United States and the Atlantic coast this week due to the approaching storm system

In the Northeast, residents would feel roller-coaster temperatures, from summer-like to winter-like weather.

The cold breeze of air and widespread cooldown in the Midwest helped residents to alleviate the warm to nearly-record high temperature. Some parts of the U.S can see snow and snowflakes.

In the latest report, AccuWeather noted that severe weather with rains and thunderstorms could unleash on Tuesday in portions of the Midwest, affecting cities in Minneapolis, Nebraska, and Omaha.

Reminders

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The weather agency noted that torrential rainfall is expected on Tuesday evening.

Flooding downpours, potential travel delays, and damaging winds up to 55 to 65 mph from Wednesday until Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, intense downpours, urban flooding, and damaging wind gusts from 55 to 65 mph are expected from Thursday to Thursday evening.

AccuWeather added that strong winds could emerge on Wednesday with elevated fire risks and the following areas:

Wisconsin and eastern Iowa could feel damaging winds in the late evening.
Tennessee, Nashville, and Cinema could also expect the threat of severe thunderstorms and rains.
Areas in the Great Lakes region could suffer from strong wind gusts and showers with a potential power interruption.

The brief rainfalls could help to water droughts and ease the warm weather.

Furthermore, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that the remnants of tropical storm Julia could still cause flash floods in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico.

At the same time, Central America, southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize could expect flooding and heavy rains.

Also Read: Forecasts Suggest Tropical Storm Julia Could Impact East Pacific or the Gulf of Mexico

Meanwhile, reports said that the National Hurricane Center has been monitoring a low-pressure area, which was moving over the far southwestern Gulf of Mexico.

Still, NHC noted that the formation change is low.

Thunderstorm and rainfalls

As forecasts suggested, the Midwest and East Coast could expect severe thunderstorms and brief rainfall.

While no tropical system could threaten the United States, it is essential to be prepared even during severe thunderstorms and rains.

Here are some important to remember during the onslaught of thunderstorms.

According to the American Red Cross, heavy rain and thunderstorms can damage power lines resulting in power outages, trees, and homes, and might cause flash flooding.

It noted that thunderstorm kills more individuals every year than tornadoes.

The American Red Cross emphasized the importance of understanding emergency thunderstorm Warnings and Watches. Be updated with the announcements from your local weather stations.
Protect your family members and pets during thunderstorms. Avoiding glass doors, windows, or anything that strong winds could break is best.
Prepare a ready emergency preparedness kit.
Stay away from flooded roadways and damaged power lines. Immediately report it to authorities.
American Red Cross explained that anyone sustained from lightning strikes should seek professional medical care. Report to 9-1-1 or call the nearest hospital.
After the severe thunderstorm, check your houses for potential damages.