Thunderstorms batter the South and East of the U.S.: more rain, hail, and power outages expected through midweek

Thunderstorms hit the Eastern US

Risk of hail and flooding

Flights in Atlanta at risk

A new week of severe thunderstorms is impacting much of the central and eastern United States, with wind gusts, hail, and power outages expected to continue at least through Wednesday.

The storms began on Sunday with unexpected force across the southern plains, where wind speeds of over 80 miles per hour (128 km/h) were recorded.

Parts of Texas and Oklahoma were heavily hit by intense rain, giant hailstones, and a few isolated tornadoes.

According to AccuWeather, this event was classified as «extreme risk»—a rare category issued only six times since 2023.

Power outages and damage in Texas

Thunderstorms hit the Eastern US – Photo: Shutterstock

After Sunday night’s storms, nearly 50,000 people in northern and eastern Texas were left without electricity.

Emergency crews and utility teams worked all day Monday to restore power in affected communities.

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Although the overall risk level has decreased compared to the weekend, several rounds of storms are expected to continue throughout the week.

On Monday, the threat of severe weather shifted toward the southeast, affecting areas from Nashville to Atlanta and nearby regions.

Thunderstorm risk extends to the Southeast

Storms with strong gusts, torrential rains, and hail struck the region, raising concerns about possible disruptions to air travel.

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport—the busiest in the world—lies within the area of greatest impact.

Airport authorities warned of delays and cancellations due to unstable weather conditions.

Meanwhile, in Texas, cities like Amarillo and Austin remain under threat of damaging storms, though with less intensity than on Sunday.

Heavy rains threaten air travel

By Tuesday, forecasts indicate that the risk will decrease in the east, but heavy rain will remain the main concern.

Areas from the South to the Northeast could experience intense rainfall and hazardous wind gusts.

Significant weather events are expected from the I-95 corridor to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

Another area of concern will be western Texas and New Mexico, where severe weather may include hail and possible isolated tornadoes.

Flooding and tornadoes in the Southwest

Local authorities have issued alerts for potential flash floods, especially in regions that already saw heavy rain over the weekend.

The National Weather Service advised people to stay alert to real-time warnings and avoid flood-prone areas.

Although the South has been the epicenter of these storms so far in June, a resurgence of severe weather is expected in the Midwest.

By Wednesday afternoon and evening, thunderstorms are forecast from South Dakota to Wisconsin.

Midwest becomes new focus for Wednesday

In those areas, large hail, winds up to 60 mph (100 km/h), and heavy downpours in a short period are expected.

Authorities in central states have warned of potential damage to crops, rooftops, vehicles, and power lines.

With summer approaching and more outdoor activity, experts urge continued caution.

AccuWeather reminds users that their app offers automatic notifications for severe weather alerts.