Severe Storms to Close Out Tuesday for Large Zone in the East

Posted: August 15, 2023 3:00 pm

You are going to want to keep an eye on the weather on Tuesday if you live in the eastern U.S. Flash flooding concerns will abound as the rain comes down from areas across the Midwest and into the Northeast. Meanwhile, thunderstorms will be the primary impact in a zone from the Gulf Coast Coast and up through New Jersey. Here is what you need to know about this explosive forecast.

Flash Flooding and Severe Weather Impacts for Late Tuesday

A mass of humid air coming up from the Gulf of Mexico will serve to fuel this particularly active weather pattern during a time of the year when conditions are typically more calm. Although the day started tranquil throughout most of the U.S., the afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday could usher in a host of disruptions.

The storms will be a continuation of Monday’s severe weather that impacted major cities such as Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital will once again be in the crosshairs of these storms and their torrential rain.

The heavy rain will raise the risk of flash flooding from the Midwest and into the Northeast. This threat will include a large area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and into New England. This includes cities such as Detroit, Buffalo, and Boston. Soggy conditions will be on tap throughout the day in this northern part of the U.S.

As the day goes on, the weather maker will become more organized and continue to push through the east. The southwesterly winds in place ahead of the arriving cold front will bring in a mass amount of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.

The energy circulating in the atmosphere will be able to tap into this moisture and work to create thunderstorm development. These weather elements will also merge with the high humidity levels to serve as the base for the formation of the stormy conditions.

Beach Plans Likely a Washout for Many

Vacationers along the coastal areas may be disappointed with this forecast, particularly along the northeast Gulf coastal areas and up into the mid-Atlantic beaches. Periodic rain showers and thunderstorms will build up throughout the afternoon and evening along the Gulf Coast and up through southern New Jersey.

This large impact zone will put a number of communities under the gun for weather disruptions, including Atlantic City, Raleigh, and Charleston.

Motorists using interstates 10, 75, and 95 will need to be aware of the prospect of heavy rain disrupting some road travel. The reduced visibility could lead to slower travel times. These storm cells will also bring in the threat of isolated tornadoes.

Cooler Temperatures on the Horizon

The storms will work to bring down the temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. by Wednesday. You can expect temperatures to fall between 5 and 10 degrees from the beginning of the week.

However, this period of cool weather is not expected to last long. Forecasters are warning that the heat dome that has been positioned over the Southwest and southern Plains in recent weeks will move to the northeast in the coming days, bringing some of the warmest temperatures of the summer for the central U.S. and beyond.

The exit of the cold front Tuesday night will also set up more tranquil conditions for the middle of the week. The biggest threat of lingering storms will be along the coastal areas of the Carolinas.

Rainfall will be back in the forecast by the end of the week for parts of the Great Lakes and the Northeast. In addition, the Upper Midwest could see the formation of a line of storms on Wednesday ahead of the arrival of the heat dome.

These storm cells could produce a number of severe impacts, including a chance of tornadic activity in Minnesota and through the northern edge of Wisconsin and Michigan. High winds with gusts up to 75 mph could also lead to minor property damage in this part of the northwestern Great Lakes.

Stay tuned as forecasters fine tune their predictions about the chance of precipitation in this part of the nation.

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