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Heavy storms begin August in the northeast

In the northeast, cooler and less humid conditions set in while residents are given a brief respite while residents pick up the pieces after tornadoes devastated the mid-Atlantic on Thursday evening. Unfortunately, more storms are on their way to the region before the weekend.

“A strong short wave of energy will sweep northeast across the Great Lakes on Sunday, posing the threat of noxious storms until Sunday afternoon,” said Matt Benz, senior meteorologist for AccuWeather.

A shortwave is a disturbance in the middle or upper part of the atmosphere that, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), induces an upward movement in front of it. This upward movement allows storms to develop.

“Some storms are likely to be expected in the northeast on Sunday and the pattern change could eventually lead to a lot of rain in the southeast and parts of the northeast,” added AccuWeather chief meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

Much of the northeast has already had its fair share of rain this month, with many cities seeing more than twice the average rainfall in July. Boston has posted more than three times its normal amount. With storms bringing heavy rainfall on Sunday, the region is likely to start quite wet even into August.

“Unlike last week, when there was plenty of moisture and very warm temperatures, this weekend is a little cooler and less humid,” said Matt Benz, Senior Meteorologist, AccuWeather. This means that severe storms are more likely to hit areas closer to the upper air fault that is expected to move over northern Pennsylvania through upstate New York and northern New England.

Cities on the route of this storm are Rochester, Syracuse and Binghamton, New York. Burlington, Vermont; Albany, New York; and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, could also be on the brink of this serious risk.

It currently looks like the Philadelphia area, which was damaged by multiple tornadoes the previous Thursday evening, will not be directly in the line of fire for these severe storms, but this is not a guarantee.

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“If the humidity can recover sufficiently on Sunday, along with higher temperatures, that threat of noxious storms could spread south across Pennsylvania and New Jersey and closer to areas hit hard by tornadoes late last week,” Benz said.

Another area is forecasting storms for Sunday afternoons and evenings further south, from the southern Delmarva Peninsula to the coast of South Carolina. These storms can hit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina; Virginia Beach, Virginia and Ocean City, Maryland.

For these two areas, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax ™ of 70 mph, impacts such as flooding, hail and noxious winds are expected.

Those who spend time outdoors on Sundays should be extra careful and aware of the situation, find solid structure to take cover, and check AccuWeather radar frequently. Flash floods can occur and motorists are reminded to never drive through floods. Drivers should also pay attention to changing visibility conditions in heavy rain.

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Harmful wind can cause power outages when branches fall on power lines. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for power outages, including air conditioning. The Red Cross suggests that deaf and hard of hearing people take extra precautions to stay safe during weather emergencies.

There can even be isolated tornadoes, say forecasters.

Especially after the devastating tornadoes on Thursday in the northeast, forecasters want to emphasize the dangers of these forces of nature. They urge residents to receive warnings and have a plan in case a tornado is approaching them.

It is important to know the difference between a tornado clock and a tornado warning when preparing for severe storms.

When a tornado clock is issued, it means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. These clocks have the necessary ingredients for a tornado, but there is still no trace of a tornado. They are often issued hours in advance across the board.

A tornado warning indicates that either a tornado has been sighted or weather forecasters have detected a rotation suggesting that a tornado is likely to be present. Those under a tornado warning should seek shelter as soon as possible.

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