Severe Storm Threat Expands Across Eastern U.S.

Severe weather is forecast across much of the eastern United States, with the National Weather Service warning of marginal to slight risks of thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding affecting areas from Florida through New Jersey and into New Hampshire. Southeast Florida faces threats of damaging wind gusts, hail, isolated tornadoes, and severe weather despite persistent drought conditions. Showers and storms are likely in central Florida, including Orlando, with brief tornadoes possible due to atmospheric instability. New Jersey and parts of the Northeast are expected to see several days of rain and thunderstorms, raising the risk of localized flooding, particularly in waterlogged areas like Newark. In New Hampshire, repeated rounds of rain and occasional storms are forecast, which should help ease drought but are not expected to cause flooding. The unsettled weather is expected to continue into the week, with some improvement and warmer temperatures possible by midweek.