Severe weather puts millions at risk in Northeast as wildfire smoke lingers
Summary
More than 50 million people in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic face severe weather risks this weekend, including strong winds, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. At the same time, smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has worsened air quality over a large part of the U.S., affecting at least 19 states.Key Facts
- Severe weather warnings cover areas from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast, including cities like New York, Philadelphia, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.
- Possible weather hazards include damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding.
- A cold front moving into the region may cause scattered flash flooding, especially in urban areas with lots of runoff.
- Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in the Midwest and Northeast.
- At least 19 U.S. states are experiencing the effects of the wildfire smoke.
- Conditions are expected to improve after the cold front passes through the East.
- Tens of thousands attending the World Cup final may see better air quality, but concerns remain if rain does not clear the smoke.
- Texas is recovering from heavy flooding that caused damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
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