Remnants of Beryl Wreak Havoc on the Great Lakes, Northeast

Beryl continues to haunt the U.S. as its remnants bring a variety of weather concerns.

The remnants of Beryl will interact with a nearly stationary front draped across the East Coast into the Deep South and south-central U.S. This will result in severe weather, flooding rain and strong winds as it pushes northeast along the front. Expect these impacts across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Northeast today into Thursday morning.

The government’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk from eastern Pennsylvania northeast to northern Vermont and New Hampshire. This includes Scranton, Penn. and Albany, N.Y. Threats include isolated tornadoes as well as wind gusts exceeding 55 mph. 

There will also be a swath of 1 to 3-inch rainfall amounts from eastern Illinois, Indiana and Michigan into northern portions of the Northeast. There could even be some locally higher amounts up to 5 inches. This much rain will lead to flooding, especially in urban, low-lying, and other more flood prone areas. Excessive runoff may also result in flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.  

Flood Watches are in effect from parts of the Northeast. This includes Herkimer and Seneca Lake, N.Y., Rutland, Vt., Conway, N.H., and Bangor and Millinocket, Maine.

Make sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning should they become issued. A watch means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur and to be on alert for any rapidly changing conditions. A warning means that severe weather is imminent, and you should act fast to remain safe.

The best way to remain safe is to stay prepared and informed about your local weather. Have a severe weather kit packed with a battery-operated radio, water and non-perishable food items should you be without power for long periods of time. Also, check the WeatherBug app frequently for any updates on today’s severe weather. Remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”