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Severe storms are expected to hit the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions as Labor Day weekend approaches, affecting over 30 million people. Starting Friday (September 4), intense thunderstorms will impact areas from Michigan to Delaware, following a previous storm on Thursday that left over 500,000 people without power. The severe weather threat is anticipated to shift southward through the weekend.
According to the FOX Weather, the storms will reignite along a corridor from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Level 2 out of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms from southern Michigan to northern North Carolina.
The storms have already caused significant damage, with strong winds and heavy rains affecting Detroit, Pittsburgh, and other areas. In Detroit, Mayor Mary Sheffield reported "significant damage," including destroyed buildings. Buffalo, New York, experienced record rainfall, leading to flash flooding.
As the storm pattern continues, it is expected to move into the Carolinas by Saturday afternoon. The FOX Forecast Center warns that flash flooding remains a risk, though it should become more isolated.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and take precautions as the severe weather persists through the holiday weekend.