Severe thunderstorms threaten states from Texas to East Coast this week

In the United States, particularly across the region stretching from Texas to the East Coast, a series of severe thunderstorms has been forecasted. This severe weather began impacting the area in mid-week, with Wednesday characterized by storms that followed a foggy morning. Meteorologists indicated that the combination of a strong cold front moving in along with warm and humid conditions is likely to spark multiple rounds of severe weather. These conditions raised alarms for flash flooding, localized damage due to high winds, and even hail. The National Weather Service warned of the heavy rainfall potentially leading to flash flooding in urban areas and valleys, while also hinting at isolated tornadoes in some states. The severe weather caused travel disruptions, with anticipations for delays across major corridors in cities such as Nashville and Cincinnati. On Thursday, severe weather warnings continued as storms were expected to strengthen further along the Atlantic Coast. Maryland, specifically, was highlighted due to an Alert Day issued for Thursday, as storm cells could bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall, leading to potential flash flooding and power outages. Areas preparing for these storms were advised to take precautions, including securing outdoor plans and ensuring access to weather updates. Meanwhile, the significant cold front announced earlier was anticipated to bring a quieter weather pattern by Friday, easing conditions for residents in Baltimore, alongside a return of drier air and lower humidity levels over the upcoming weekend. However, the front was expected to stall, keeping the possibility of isolated showers alive. Overall, the tumultuous weather looks to be part of a typical early autumn pattern influenced by the strengthening jet stream and atmospheric instability.