Ahead of heat wave, thunderstorms are dumping rain across the Northeast on July 14.
Breakdown
- Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are causing flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
- The risk of flash flooding extends from North Carolina through upstate New York, including major cities along the I-95 corridor. 15s
- Slow-moving storms are increasing the flooding risk, with severe weather expected to persist for several hours. 1m 3s
- After the storms, a significant heat wave is forecasted, with widespread temperatures in the 80s and 90s and heat indices reaching triple digits. 1m 48s
- The weather pattern is driven by moisture from a tropical rainstorm, contributing to both the storms and the upcoming heat. 2m 15s