Flash Flooding Possible As Severe Storms With Heavy Downpours Sweep Through Area

Flash flooding is possible as isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours are sweeping through the region on Saturday, July 6.

A look at the storms sweeping through the region in this radar image from 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Joe Lombardi

07/06/2019 3:13 p.m.

Some of the storms could have frequent lightning, thunder and damaging wind gusts that may bring down trees, tree limbs and utility lines, leading to power outages power outages

Up to a half-inch of precipitation is possible.

The storms, which first popped up around noontime, are being energized by a humid air mass. They are continuing to move across parts of the area, with more storms off to the west. (See image above.)

Storm activity will continue into Saturday evening, ahead of a cold front.

Sunday, July 7 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the low 80s and less humidity. There will be a slight chance of showers between 9 a.m. and noon.

Monday, July 8 will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high near 82.

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