More than 25 million people across the Northeast are on severe weather watch this Saturday

More than 25 million people across the Northeast are on severe weather watch this Saturday, as volatile conditions, marked by damaging winds, frequent lightning, possible hail, and flash flooding, loom over the region.ABC News

Storm Overview: What’s Coming

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covers a large swath from Maryland to Maine, including all major I-95 corridor cities, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, in effect through 8 p.m. ET.ABC NewsNews/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM

Primary Weather Threats:

• Damaging wind gusts, capable of causing property and infrastructure damage.

• Isolated large hail and a slight chance of brief tornadoes, especially in northern New England.ABC NewsNews/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM

• Flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and poor-drainage zones; highest risk extends from Philadelphia to Bridgeport, CT.ABC NewsCrispNG

Timeline Highlights:

• 2–8 p.m.: Storms expected from Philadelphia through NYC.

• 2–8 p.m.: Impact window for Poughkeepsie, Hartford, Springfield.

• 4–10 p.m., with rain into the overnight: Areas from Portland to Boston are forecast to experience the brunt of precipitation.News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJMCrispNG

What This Means for You

1. Prepare for Severe Thunderstorms
Anything from 60 mph gusts to quarter-size hail is possible. Lightning may frequently strike, leading to power disruptions or damage.CrispNGNew York PostFOX Weather

2. Flash Flooding Risk
Watch for standing water on roads and localized urban flooding, especially in Philadelphia-to-Bridgeport stretch. Slow-moving storms could intensify flash flood threats.ABC NewsCrispNG

3. Stay Alert
Track evolving conditions via the National Weather Service or local alerts. If in a watch area, have a safety plan ready, lightning and flash flooding can escalate quickly.

4. Countering the Storm, a Cooldown Ahead
Behind this front, cooler and drier air will move in. Expect a temporary fall-like respite before summer warmth returns.ABC News

Key Takeaways at a Glance

ElementDetailsWho’s affectedOver 25 million in Northeast, Baltimore to MaineMain threatsDamaging winds, hail, lightning, flash flooding, possible tornadoesHigh-risk timingLate afternoon into night, 2 p.m. onwardAdvisory statusSevere Thunderstorm Watch valid through 8 p.m. ETWhat to doMonitor updates, avoid flooded roads, prepare for power issues

This weather event underscores the need for vigilance, especially for those in urban zones with poor drainage or vulnerable infrastructure.