Scattered Severe Storms Threaten Mid-South, Carolinas, Southern New England

A cold front moving through parts of the U.S. Northeast and Southeast is triggering scattered thunderstorms with risks including damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rain, and even brief tornadoes in some areas. Southern New England and the Carolinas are expected to see strong to severe thunderstorms later in the day, with the most intense activity occurring in interior New England and parts of North Carolina. The storms are forecast to weaken by evening, with rain continuing overnight and into Sunday before clearing out for a pleasant start to the week. In contrast, the Mid-South is experiencing morning showers and thunder associated with a cold front, but rain is expected to clear by midday, leading to a dry weekend with low humidity and limited rain chances. Meanwhile, new laws have been enacted to enhance safety protocols at summer camps, prompted by recent flooding in Texas' Hill Country, aiming to prevent future weather-related tragedies. Residents are advised to stay weather aware, seek shelter during storms, and monitor local weather updates to stay safe amid the unsettled conditions.