Severe thunderstorm risk to return to storm-weary Midwest
AccuWeather forecasters are monitoring a new severe weather risk for parts of the Midwest at midweek.
Thunderstorms packing powerful wind gusts and heavy rain blew through northern Virginia on the afternoon of June 12.
After severe thunderstorms targeted parts of the East on Sunday, the storm-weary Midwest will face another threat of severe weather by the middle of the week, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.
As storms approach and pass through major airport hubs, the risk of airline delays and cancellations will increase. Those traveling on the roads will also have to be prepared for delays as thunderstorms can knock down trees and power lines.
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Midwest at risk once again Wednesday
After a brief lull in activity through early week, the risk for severe thunderstorms will return to the Midwest Wednesday. An area of low pressure and associated front will interact with a surge of moisture, setting the stage for severe weather.
"Many communities in the Midwest are still in the early stages of storm cleanup from this past week’s thunderstorms, and the upcoming weather pattern will result in many of the same locations facing similar risks," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham.
Severe storms can occur from far eastern Nebraska and Kansas into much of Ohio, southern Michigan and western West Virginia. AccuWeather meteorologists have highlighted much of Missouri, Illinois and western Indiana with a moderate to high risk of severe weather where storms can be most numerous.
Hazards, including hail, damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes, can occur in any storm that turns severe.
Some of the major metro areas at risk include St. Louis, Indianapolis, Chicago and Kansas City, Missouri.
Severe risk to shift east Thursday
As the front moves east into the Ohio Valley and Northeast Thursday, thunderstorms may become strong and capable of producing damaging winds and flooding downpours from Kentucky to western New Hampshire.
Individuals traveling along portions of interstates 64, 80, 81 and 95 should prepare for potential delays and slowdowns due to severe thunderstorms.
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