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Damaging winds, hail target Midwest
August 11, 2026, 9:02 am EDT
Severe storms will take aim at the Midwest once again, bringing powerful winds and large hail to places like Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. We could see winds at least 75 mph and hail greater than 2 inches in diameter. Make sure you have a way to get weather alerts as these storms roll through. Meteorologist Jennifer Gray has the latest forecast.
Severe storms target Midwest, including Chicago, Cincinnati
August 11, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
Severe storms will take aim at the Midwest once again, bringing powerful winds and large hail to places like Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. We could see winds at least 75 mph and hail greater than 2 inches in diameter. Make sure you have a way to get weather alerts as these storms roll through. Meteorologist Jennifer Gray has the latest forecast.
Severe storms target Midwest into the mid-Atlantic
August 11, 2026, 9:00 am EDT
A threat for severe storms and heavy rain spread from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic. The main area of concern is from Iowa to Ohio and Kentucky, including the greater Chicago area. The main threat will be severe wind gusts for places like Chicago, Columbus and Cincinnati. Gusts could exceed 75 mph. Flooding is likely in parts of Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Here’s the latest forecast.
Severe storms, flooding target Midwest, Great Lakes
August 10, 2026, 6:10 pm EDT
A threat for severe storms and heavy rain targets the Midwest once again, extending into the Great Lakes and mid-Atlantic. The main threat will be severe wind gusts for places like Chicago, Columbus and Pittsburgh. Parts of the Dakotas could see hail greater than 2 inches in diameter. Isolated heavy downpours may also lead to flash flooding, since many areas are already experiencing saturated soil. Here’s the latest forecast.
Severe storms, possible flooding target Midwest
August 9, 2026, 8:26 am EDT
The threat for strong storms and heavy rain targets the Midwest once again. The main threat will be damaging winds for places like Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison. Parts of the Dakotas could see hail greater than 2 inches in diameter. Pockets of heavy downpours could also lead to flash flooding, since many areas are already experiencing saturated soil. Here’s the latest forecast.
Severe storms take aim at Northeast on Friday
August 7, 2026, 6:54 am EDT
Millions of people are under threat as severe storms take aim at the Northeast on Friday. The main threat with these storms is damaging winds, but heavy downpours could also lead to localized flash flooding. Cities along the busy I-95 corridor like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City should all be on alert. Here’s what you need to know.
Rain, storms ahead for parts of the East late week
August 6, 2026, 7:28 am EDT
Several days of wetter weather are ahead for parts of the East, and it could last into the weekend. Low end rainfall threats are in place for days on end, so flash flooding is possible. You’ll likely be running for the umbrella if you’re in New York, Washington and Philadelphia. An early-season cold front will likely reinvigorate showers and thunderstorm activity in the East by this weekend. Time it out here.
More clouds than sun likely across the East to end the week
August 5, 2026, 7:11 am EDT
Several days of wetter weather are ahead for the Midwest and East and it could last into the weekend. Widespread flooding and severe weather are not expected, but in some spots, clouds and rain could make you want to spend the whole day inside. You’ll likely be running for the umbrella if you’re in New York, Chicago and Raleigh on at least one day this week. An early-season cold front will likely reinvigorate showers and thunderstorm activity in the East by this weekend.
Heavy rain, severe storms target Midwest
August 4, 2026, 7:50 am EDT
The threat for strong storms and heavy rain returns to the Midwest through midweek. Strong storms could bring the threat of damaging winds and even a tornado to places like St. Louis and Springfield on Wednesday. Chicago is also under the threat of heavy rain and storms. We could see flash flooding where the heavier downpours occur, since many areas are already experiencing saturated soil. Here’s the latest forecast.
Heavy rain, flooding potential persists across the East
August 4, 2026, 7:07 am EDT
Showers and storms will continue to soak the East today, with heavy downpours that could lead to flash flooding. Along with the flash flooding, some of the storms could be severe, with the main threat being damaging winds. Stay weather-aware and check back for the latest forecast.

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