Strong To Severe Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Will Sweep Through Region

An approaching cold front will trigger a new round of showers and thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages.

Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread on Wednesday, July 21.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather*

The passage of the cold front will lead to a pleasant and dry day on Thursday, July 22.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather*

Joe Lombardi

07/21/2021 7:30 a.m.

The time frame for storm activity is from about 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, with the mid-afternoon expected to be the most active period. (See the first image above.)

Some of the storms could also produce large hail, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Wednesday morning.

Wednesday will be hazy with a high temperature in the low 80s.

Storm activity will be followed by clearing overnight, leading to a dry and pleasant day on Thursday, July 22. (Click on the second image above.)

Thursday will be mostly sunny and less humid with a high temperature of around 80 degrees. Winds will be calm.

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