Isolated Tornadoes, Flooding Downpours to Hit Parts of Southern, Eastern US This Week

Americans with travel plans should check the weather conditions, as severe storms are forecast to emerge in the Southern and Eastern United States this week, bringing isolated tornadoes, flooding downpours and damaging winds.

As the 4th of July comes, millions of Americans are expected to plan outdoor activities and travel to enjoy the holiday.

Americans with travel plans should keep updated with the weather this week due to the threat of isolated tornadoes and damaging winds.

In the latest forecast, Nature World News (NWN) reported that challenging heat is also forecast in the Northwestern United States, bringing record high temperatures and heat-related concerns.

Severe thunderstorms in the United States

According to AccuWeather's latest forecast, a severe weather outlook is forecast to unfold in parts of the United States, especially in the eastern and southern US.

Based on the weather outlook, flooding downpours, hail and damaging winds are likely on Tuesday until Tuesday night. Severe weather is expected in Jackson, Asheville, Atlanta, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Washington and Charleston.

The forecast explained that stormy conditions would emerge in New York City, Arkansas and Northeastern Louisiana.

Furthermore, the National Weather Service (NWS) advisory revealed that Great Plains and Upper Midwest could likely experience scattered severe thunderstorms.

The forecast also warned of possible lightning strikes due to the severe thunderstorms impacting the United States.

The advisory warned of dangerous heat impacting portions of Southern Plains, the Lower Mississippi Valley and Northern Great Plains and Mid-Atlantic Region could also become at risk of thunderstorms.

Staying safe during isolated tornadoes

Furthermore, staying safe during severe storms and isolated tornadoes is essential this week, especially for hail conditions and damaging winds.

Prepare multiple sources of information.

Keeping multiple sources of information would be helpful for motorists and homeowners. Keep your mobile phones for weather and tornado alerts for this week.

Keep away from trees and powerlines

Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes could blow away trees and power lines. The severe weather could lead to power outages and travel disruptions.

Stay at home when the weather becomes severe

Homeowners should stay at home when the weather conditions become severe. It is best to wait until the weather improves before planning any outdoor activities and plan.

Keeping emergency kits at home would be helpful if power outages occur.

Did you know?

According to the Lightning Safety Council, the month of July could show the most fatalities related to lightning in the country.

As many Americans would travel outdoors for Independence Day, there could be dangers of lightning strikes.

The report advised Americans to keep updated with lightning reports and forecasts. When they hear thunder strikes, it is best to look for a shelter, staying for 30 minutes before leaving.

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