Severe Storms Impact Wide Regions Across U.S.

Severe thunderstorms impacted large regions of the U.S. this week, including metro Atlanta, north Georgia, Upstate South Carolina, North Carolina, the Philadelphia area, and Alaska. The storms caused widespread power outages, downed trees, blocked roads, and led to emergency dispatch centers being struck by lightning. In the Philadelphia area, storms brought quarter-sized hail, 70 MPH wind gusts, and persistent risks expected into Thursday before a weekend improvement. Alaska's Interior experienced ongoing thunderstorms with a red flag warning, and a pattern of warmer weather is forecast to cool next week. Winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches were reported in the Southeast, with severe thunderstorm warnings issued across multiple states. Residents are advised to seek shelter, avoid windows, and monitor weather alerts as officials urge continued caution.