National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

May 30, 2009
Wilmington & Bethel Tornadoes


The National Weather Service has confirmed tornado touchdowns in Wilmington (Clinton County) and Bethel (Clermont County).

The full text of the public information statement is on the radar page.

In addition to the three tornadoes detailed below, numerous reports of large hail (1" in diameter or bigger) and funnel clouds were received.