Line Of Severe Storms Packed With Dangerous Winds Sweeping Through Region

A line of severe thunderstorms packed with damaging winds and heavy downpours is sweeping through the region from west to east early Wednesday afternoon, June 14.

A radar image of storm activity from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday is shown above, with the most severe storms marked in red and orange.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Joe Lombardi

06/14/2023 1:30 p.m.

A radar image of storm activity from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday is shown above. The most severe storms are marked in red and orange.

"Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, noting that current storms now moving through "may intensify."

Dangerous wind gusts between 40 and 60 miles per hour are possible with the most severe storms, along with the drenching rain, rumbles of thunder, as well possible small hail.

Storm activity could continue at ends through Wednesday evening as the storm is accompanying a strong cold front.

Earlier report - Heavy Downpours, Damaging Winds Up To 60 MPH, Hail Are Main Threats From New Storm System

After it pushes through by late Wednesday evening, Thursday, June 15 will be the pick of the week weather-wise, with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature in the upper 70s.

But it won't last long with more unsettled weather expected on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17.

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