Severe Storms Threaten Eastern United States with Tornadoes and Flooding
A prolonged episode of extreme weather is forecast to impact the eastern United States, bringing destructive winds, rapid flooding, and isolated tornadoes. The highest risk areas on Tuesday include Wilmington, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, particularly along the Interstate 95 corridor. Meteorologists predict storms spanning a 600-mile stretch of the High Plains, with wind gusts ranging from 60 to 70 mph and isolated peaks reaching 85 mph. Severe thunderstorms are expected to persist into the weekend as the weather pattern shifts westward. 
