Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Multiple US States With Wind, Flooding, Outages

A widespread threat of severe weather, including thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, lightning, and heavy rain, is affecting multiple regions across the United States. Michigan faces a marginal risk for severe storms primarily this afternoon and evening, with the biggest threat being strong wind gusts and some small hail, though no tornadoes are expected. Central Alabama experienced power outages impacting over 2,000 customers due to storms, with utility crews working on restoration as the weather subsides. In southwest Virginia, scattered thunderstorms are forecast with severe wind gusts and localized flooding, prompting safety warnings for those near water. The Northeast, including areas like Berkshire County and Worcester, is also under severe thunderstorm warnings with heavy downpours and high heat indices creating dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, the Mid-Atlantic region is under a severe thunderstorm watch with potential tornado development, highlighting the broad and intense nature of this storm system.