Northeastern U.S. Prepares for Violent Storms

On Thursday, a large swath of the Northeastern United States faces potentially severe thunderstorms, affecting around 60 million residents.

I-95 Corridor on High Alert

A thunderstorm watch stretches along the I-95 corridor until 9 p.m., impacting major urban centers from Richmond to New York City including the nations's capital, Washington D.C., as well as Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Severe Weather Threats and Warnings

Certain regions, particularly southeastern Pennsylvania, are now confronting severe thunderstorm warnings. The storm system could unleash damaging winds up to 75 mph, and there is potential for hail and tornadoes.

A particularly severe and dangerous tornado was observed near Landenberg in southeastern Pennsylvania during late afternoon hours on Thursday, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Incidents and Impacts

In a concerning incident in New York City, a teenager was struck by lightning while in Central Park. Authorities report the victim is conscious and alert.

Weather Disturbances and Travel Chaos

The turbulent weather has resulted in widespread power failures and disrupted flight schedules along the US East Coast. Over 500,000 people experienced power outages in states such as Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland as per PowerOutage.us data.

FlightAware reports nearly 600 flights were scrubbed across the country on Thursday, with New York’s LaGuardia Airport facing the highest disruptions.