Severe Weather Threatens Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with Tornadoes and Floods Amid Wildfire Smoke
A severe weather threat is impacting over 50 million people across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings for damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. Cities such as New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland are under severe thunderstorm and tornado watches. The weather conditions are exacerbated by smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting air quality across at least 19 states. The situation is compounded by ongoing recovery efforts in Texas, where recent flooding has caused significant damage. 
