So, like, over 25 million Americans are apparently in for some wild weather this Saturday. I mean, we’re talking damaging winds, large hail, and even tornadoes. The stormy situation has been wreaking havoc across the central and eastern United States, but now it’s making its way over to the East. The main concerns for this area are those nasty wind gusts, big hail, and the occasional tornado risk, mostly up north from Virginia to New Hampshire. Oh, and let’s not forget about the flash flooding that could hit those areas and the surrounding regions. Yikes! ABC News is on it, keeping us all informed.
New storms are expected to pop up after 1 p.m. ET, starting from the Carolinas and moving on up to New York. These bad boys will be heading east throughout the afternoon into the evening, and some of them might get strong enough to whip up those damaging winds, large hail, and maybe even a tornado. The severe weather action should calm down just before midnight, but the threat of flash flooding will still be lurking around overnight, especially if any heavy downpours decide to show up. ABC News is like, “Stay safe out there, folks.”
The storm system causing all this chaos is part of an “omega block pattern,” where two storm systems are basically stuck between a high-pressure zone. This funky pattern is creating some seriously different weather conditions across a wide area, and this weekend is no exception. Some of the showers could get heavy enough to cause isolated flash flooding in the Northeast from Sunday to Tuesday. Keep those rain boots handy, folks!
On Friday, there were reports of hail the size of tennis balls near Marquez, Texas, and plenty of quarter-sized hail from Texas all the way to New York. Oh, and there was a possible tornado sighting near Killeen, Oklahoma, on May 1, 2025. Scary stuff! Downed trees and power lines are causing trouble from Texas to Ohio, with some structures in Texas getting damaged too. Mother Nature is definitely showing off her power.
The western storm system will be moseying its way into the central U.S. by Monday, grabbing moisture from the Gulf and bringing along another round of severe weather and flash flood threats for the region. The main focus on Monday will be central Texas, with places like Fort Stockton, Midland, Lubbock, and Abilene in the danger zone. The risks are looking like large to very large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. Keep an eye on the sky, folks!
Tuesday will see the storm system continuing its journey east, shifting the flash flooding threat down to the Deep South and amping up the risk even more. The highest flash flood threat is centered over eastern Texas, far southwestern Arkansas, and northern Louisiana, including places like Texarkana, Arkansas; Lufkin, Texas; and Shreveport, Louisiana. Other areas in the Southern Plains and the Deep South could also see some flash flooding, especially if the ground is already saturated from previous rain. Plus, rivers in the Lower Mississippi River Valley are on the rise, so keep an eye out for potential river flooding.
All in all, it looks like Mother Nature is putting on quite the show this weekend and into next week. Stay safe, stay dry, and keep an umbrella handy. And remember, when in doubt, don’t go out!
