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Tornado Risk Looms Over Mid-Atlantic
22 Jun
Summary
- Isolated tornadoes may strike New York to Washington.
- A slight risk for severe weather spans the Mid-Atlantic.
- Illinois has already surpassed its annual tornado record.
A rare tornado risk is present across portions of the Mid-Atlantic on Monday, one day after a deadly tornado outbreak impacted southern Illinois and Indiana. Isolated tornado activity could occur between the New York City tristate area and Washington.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has outlined a slight (Level 2 of 5) risk for severe weather, extending from New Jersey to Arkansas. Sporadic damaging wind gusts are anticipated with scattered storms, particularly across the South.
The greatest risk for an isolated tornado is predicted to be near or north of the Mason-Dixon Line, coinciding with a warm front expected to enhance storm spin. This setup is similar to an event on June 5, 2024, which produced 13 tornadoes across Northern Virginia and Maryland.
The Midwest experienced a significant tornado outbreak on Sunday, including a fatality in Dix, Illinois. Illinois has now surpassed its previous annual tornado record, with potentially around 170 reported through Sunday morning, far exceeding the average of 54.
